Canterbury's unique geological setting has led scientists to believe the earthquake sequence it has experienced could likely not happen anywhere else in the world.

For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.

A 31-year-old man accused of stealing a car with a baby in the back and later pulling over and leaving the child on the side of the road has been remanded in custody on six charges.

A hitch-hiker who allegedly stole a car before he noticed a baby sleeping in the back seat then decided to abandon it on the side of the road, police say.

A moderately strong earthquake rattled Southland residents early today.

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a list candidate.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

An "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.

Otago, and much of the South Island, continues to be supplied illicit drugs by North Island dealers, Southern police say.

A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.

Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to find a man accused of biting off part of his flatmate's ear.

Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in relation to a serious assault.

Hayden Donnell goes glamping on the Hollyford Track.

A senior Southland Hospital staff member has apologised for errors which she said may have contributed to the death of a patient two years ago.

John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.

Justine Tyerman joins the Milford Track fan club.

A 63-year-old Queenstown man who "liked walking in bare feet'' was taken to Southland Hospital for treatment last week after "wearing the soles off his feet" on the Routeburn Track.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

My heart sank at the news the Govt is taking over negotiations on the price of power supplied to Southland's aluminium smelter and will subsidise that relic of "regional development".

Twice in the past decade, Solid Energy has enjoyed revenue close to $1 billion, and aside from last year has returned some healthy profits - and dividends for the Government.