New ZealandPolice allowed dog to maul man - IPCAInvercargill police used illegal and unjustified excessive force by letting a police dog bite and drag a suspected burglar for almost a minute, an IPCA probe found.06 Apr 10:51 PM
New Zealand500 sheep smothered to death in narrow gullyA flock of 500 sheep has been found smothered to death in a narrow gully on a Southland farm.24 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandPolice work with embassies after crashA diversion to look at the scenery turned tragic for a minivan load of tourists in Southland yesterday afternoon.04 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Southland crashOne person has been killed and several others hurt after a van carrying Chinese tourists crashed in Southland this afternoon.04 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandShallow quake in SouthlandA shallow earthquake jolted Southland residents from sleep today.01 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandMan in induced coma after 'huge fireball'The gas bottle explosion that rocked central Invercargill yesterday, seriously injuring the man transporting it in his ute, is extremely rare and will take some investigating to find out why it blew up, fire experts say.28 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in gas bottle explosionInvestigators are picking through shards of glass and twisted metal to work out why a gas bottle exploded in Invercargill today, injuring two people27 Jan 05:37 AM
TravelStewart Island: Casting a line in southern seasThe fishing is as good as its gets, Estelle Sarney finds as she reels in the cod on a trip to Stewart Island.21 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandBaby who died after reported fall namedPolice have named the 3-month-old boy who died after suffering serious injuries at a Southland address on Monday. He was Honour Shamrock 16 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandToddler who drowned in pond namedA toddler who died after falling in a duck pond on a Southland farm has today been named by police.16 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandBaby's death a 'terrible tragedy'A three-month-old Southland baby, who had been flown to Starship Hospital yesterday with serious injuries, has died.15 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandFatal drowning: 'It only takes 60 seconds'Water safety warnings are being issued after a 2-year-old girl drowned on a Southland farm last night.15 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandTwo-year-old drowns in duck pondA 2-year-old girl has drowned in a duck pond on a Southland farm. Police and volunteer firefighters attempted CPR but the child was unresponsive.14 Jan 08:35 PM
LifestyleKiwi's pregnancy time lapseSouth Island photographer, Nicole Gourley was waiting for a friend to be baby ready so should could bring her time lapse vision in to fruition.08 Jan 03:31 AM
New Zealand6.2 earthquake strikes SouthlandA large magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Southland in the early hours of this morning.16 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandEarthquake sequence unique to CanterburyCanterbury's unique geological setting has led scientists to believe the earthquake sequence it has experienced could likely not happen anywhere else in the world.27 Nov 05:10 AM
TravelMilford's delight for the sensesFor 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.26 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandMan remanded after car stolen with baby in backA 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.12 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly steals car with baby insideA 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.12 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandEarthquake rattles Southland residentsA moderately strong earthquake rattled Southland residents early today.05 Nov 06:07 PM
New ZealandEnglish to give up Clutha seatFinance 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.01 Nov 02:40 AM
TravelKia ora: BluffElisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer-screening services relinquishedAn "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.15 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandIllicit drugs flowing North to SouthOtago, and much of the South Island, continues to be supplied illicit drugs by North Island dealers, Southern police say.09 Oct 10:47 PM
TravelSouth Island tramping: Misled by satelliteTramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.17 Sep 11:00 PM
