Impersonation 'a lapse of judgement'
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says Environment Southland chairman Ali Timms has damaged her credibility by telephoning him on a regional television talkback show.
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Chairwoman condemned over talkback incident
Environment Southland is condemning its chairwoman's so-called unacceptable lapse of judgement in calling a televised talkback programme under an assumed name.
Climate change a threat to Otago waterways
Irrigators, power companies and mountaineers could all be affected if climate change leads to changes in snow levels.
Major source of meth shut down
Police have arrested two men they allege are "linchpins" in the supply and distribution of methamphetamine into Southland.
Sex offender shows 'no remorse'
A sexual assault victim faced her attacker in court and described how his "depravity" had robbed her of her childhood.
Snow and gales for South Island
Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.
The Hollyford Track: Land of ripping yarns
Pamela Wade discovers Kiwi colonial heroes on the Hollyford Track.
Tuatapere: Midnight tramp
Bevan Hurley tackles the stunning Hump Ridge Track in remote western Southland by night.
Milford Track: Mountain high
Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.
Editorial: Jobs with a future needed
This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.
Super South Island v Auckland
The Super City better watch out. South Island councils are setting up a "coalition of the willing" to have their voice heard in the corridors of Parliament.
Missing man 'lived for fishing'
A man whose 60-year-old son drowned at sea said he `lived for fishing'' and was happiest whenever he was out on the ocean.
Dive on missing boat wreckage
Later today a decision will be made whether to send divers down to look at a fishing vessel, believed to be the boat that disappeared off the Fiordland coast on Saturday with two onboard.
Hopes fading fast for fishing pair
Hopes are quickly fading for a fishing boat skipper and his teenage crewman missing at sea off the South Island's West Coast since Saturday.
Search for missing vessel to resume
Search teams will be back out this morning looking for a fishing vessel which is missing off the coast of Fiordland.
Men missing after capsize
A massive search was due to resume this morning for two fishermen whose boat capsized near Fiordland.
Snow-closed roads reopen
The Rimutaka Hill Road and the Desert Road have reopened after snow forced their closure this morning.
Cold blast hits North Island
Snow was falling in the hills around Wellington this afternoon as a strong southerly blast snow that brought snow down to sea level moved up the country.
Te Anau: Sounds and looks 'magnifico'
Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.
Pioneers of Fiordland
Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.