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![Southland businesses urged to stay closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Southland businesses urged to stay closed
Civil Defence has decided against declaring a state of emergency in Southland but is warning schools and businesses to be cautious about re-opening tomorrow.
![Netball: Steel seek new home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Netball: Steel seek new home
The Southern Steel will be looking for a new home next season after Stadium Southland suffered extensive damage in a snow storm.
![Stadium roof collapses in Invercargill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Stadium roof collapses in Invercargill
Heavy snow in Invercargill has caused Stadium Southland's roof to collapse.
![Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes
No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.
![Rugby: Southland grind down Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Rugby: Southland grind down Waikato
Southland tackled themselves to a standstill against Waikato in their ITM Cup rugby match in Hamilton last night.
![Scott Guy inquiry focuses on Invercargill visit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Scott Guy inquiry focuses on Invercargill visit
Police investigating the killing of Manawatu farmer Scott Guy have moved the focus of their investigation to Invercargill.
![Eye on the sky: Awarua Station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Eye on the sky: Awarua Station
Who knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.
![Latest news: Christchurch earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Latest news: Christchurch earthquake
The wild winds forecast for Canterbury tonight are unlikely to reach full force in Christchurch.
![Curfew continues in shaken Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Curfew continues in shaken Christchurch
Safety first is the message authorities want to convey as many displaced locals face a second night away from their homes.
![Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>
Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.
![Invercargill: Blast from the past](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Invercargill: Blast from the past
Visiting Invercargill for the week-long Burt Munro Challenge offers more than just an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqui Madelin.
![Army called in as city goes into lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Army called in as city goes into lockdown
A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.
![Gore: Southern men turn to art and fashion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Gore: Southern men turn to art and fashion
The rural town of Gore has turned itself into a creative hub, writes Anna Hart.
![Domestic air services boosted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Domestic air services boosted
Travellers between Tauranga and Christchurch, and Invercargill and Wellington, are the big winners in Air New Zealand's latest boost to domestic capacity.
![School board: Fake Tolley letters not political](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
School board: Fake Tolley letters not political
Trustees at Otatara Primary School say a decision to give students fake letters claiming school hours would be extended was not politically motivated.