Southland
Southland - New Zealand's power centre
The country's two biggest users of electricity could both soon be located in Southland if resource consents for a new data centre bring the project to life Audio
'AI illiterate' NZ at risk of being left behind, expert says
A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it?
Child seriously hurt after being hit by car at McDonald's
The child was taken to the hospital in a serious condition.
Making memories at the Shepherdess Muster
A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland. Audio
Serious injuries in crash west of Invercargill
The crash happened shortly after 8.30am on Tuesday.
Fronts expected to bring heavy rain to deep south
MetService issued the watches on Saturday morning as a slow moving front is expected to bring heavy rain to Fiordland and far southern Westland.
House seriously damaged in overnight fire in Southland
Fire crews had to call for backup from another station due to the fire's intensity.
'I miss Jock everyday': Family of man killed while hunting left facing 'lifetime of hell'
Ashburton builder Paul William John Stevens has been sentenced for the shooting.
New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
An estimated 15,000 Southlanders could be drinking water polluted by nitrates according to a new Southland Regional Council report. Audio
Pedestrian killed in hit and run; witnesses sought
It happened Monday morning in Te Anau.
Moonshine matriarch: Southland's tradition of distilling Scottish whisky
A look inside the Hokonui Moonshine Museum where the manufacture of this legendary spirit continues in the modern day.
Moonshine matriarch
A look inside the Hokonui Moonshine Museum where the manufacture of this legendary spirit continues in the modern day. Audio
Effluent ponds and waterways searched for missing man
Sixty-two-year old Invercargill man Kevin Belling was last seen on his farm almost a month ago.
Finn Diesel, Trixie or Trevor? - name sought for Gore's iconic giant trout
The public will choose the name of the trout statue that has stood in Gore for almost 40 years. Audio
$60,000 fine for illegally serving crayfish to customers
A Fiordland fishing charter company illegally caught and served almost $250,000 worth of crayfish to customers.
Southland man tried to dispose of explosives that caused his death
Donald Woodford tried to return the Powergel to the manufacturer and then hand it to police after years storing the explosives in a shed on his Mossburn property.
Police using drones in search for missing farmer
Kevin Belling was last seen on his farm almost a month ago.
Five-star Fiordland Lodge evacuated as crews battled fire
Firefighters were called to a building on Te Anau Milford Highway about 11.15pm Saturday, when a roof was alight.
People living at troubled campground given until Friday to go
It hit headlines last year, with the council saying it had received ongoing complaints about safety and the conditions.
Kiwi pro Josh Burnett wins third Tour of Southland cycling title
Southland's Josh Burnett has become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles, joining an elusive club that includes Brian Fowler and Hayden Roulston.
