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New Zealand: Ice-age odyssey
A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.
Ear-biting suspect sought by police
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to find a man accused of biting off part of his flatmate's ear.
Southland police hunt man over serious assault
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in relation to a serious assault.
Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election
After 21 years, Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election in October.
Apology from hospital over patient death
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.
Fiordland: Where history speaks
John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.
Barefoot Routeburn walker wears 'soles off his feet'
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.
Fiordland: Now and then
Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.
John Roughan: Perfect chance to can Tiwai
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".
Solid Energy: Hero to zero
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.
Death elicits drug warning
The risks of illegal drug use have been highlighted by a South Island coroner in his findings on the death of a 48-year-old man who had injected morphine.
Swollen rivers peak in Southland
Southern authorities are warning motorists to take care today as swollen rivers peak in Southland.
Teen killed in motorbike crash
A 16-year-old boy has died following a motorbike crash in Southland last night.
Elderly service contract won by Aussie provider
An Australian-owned, Auckland-based organisation has secured one of three contracts to provide home-based services for elderly people in the south of the South Island.
Man to be sentenced following hunting death
A Southland man is expected to be sentenced this morning in relation to a hunting fatality earlier this year.
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.
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.