More stranded trampers will be flown out of flooded walking tracks a day after 120 were evacuated from the Milford Track.

Boaties are being asked to check their vessels for hitchhiking seaweed, after a noxious Japanese kelp turned up in Fiordland.

Nearly 30 South Island commercial fish dealers are being investigated for alleged illegal trading.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.

Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Chinese-backed interests are reported to also be looking at up to 100 dairy farms in Otago and Southland, plus a factory.

Mayor Tim Shadbolt believes Invercargill voters would favour his political experience over the singing career of challenger Suzanne Prentice.

Time-consuming and unproductive "distractions" involving Tim Shadbolt's council are behind Suzanne Prentice's bid to become Invercargill's new mayor.

Cheapskate backpackers have forced a Queenstown supermarket to introduce a ticketing system for buying Bluff oysters.

Knives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.