Southland
Bluff Highway closed after serious crash
The Bluff Highway in central Invercargill is closed following a serious crash.
Watch: Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives
Specialist teams are working with NZTA to reduce risks of avalanches in the area. Video
Snow warnings: lower South Island, and mountain passes
Snowfall warnings are in place for a clutch of South Island mountain passes, with flurries forecast to 200 and 300 metres for parts of Fiordland, Southland and Dunedin.
Riverton’s iconic pāua shell can't catch a break
A Southland town icon which underwent major refurbishment requires further repairs for small cracks and peeling, just one year on.
Parking wardens face abuse after fines hiked
Last October, infringement costs rose by an average of 70 percent for overstaying or parking inconsiderately at Invercargill City Council-controlled parking spaces.
Sleuths identify clues in dead stoat mystery on Stewart Island
DOC is baffled as to why a dead stoat was taken to the island and planted on Stewart Island's Great Walk.
The former fisherman who has become Bluff's town crier
Santa Claus will soon be ringing a new bell as Bluff's next town crier.
Shabby surfer faces hefty replacement cost
A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it won't be cheap.
Two arrested as police target illegal hunters in Southland
Operation Hawk, has been targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity.
Mayoral hopeful opens up on 'frosty' relationship with brother Nobby Clark
Andrew Clark will run for Invercargill mayor and is the brother of current mayor Nobby Clark.
Woman charged after driveway death of child
A three-year-old died in hospital after being hit by a reversing vehicle at a property in Gore on New Year's Day.
Invercargill mayoral candidates pitch back to basics approach
For the first time since the 1990s an incumbent was not standing for reelection, and instead ratepayers have eight candidates to chose from. Audio
Rates rises costing some a warm, dry home and good food
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council. Audio
Rates, debt hot topics as mayor, challenger square off in Gore
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Audio
A High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office, despite past events landing him in both the headlines and court.
Warnings of ecological crisis from wilding conifers
Southland officials are warning the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis for the region.
Mayoral hopeful's website condemned as 'horrendous'
A candidate's has been slammed by fellow local politicians after his website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content.
'Planning key' to getting winter grazing right
Over the winter months many farmers rely on intensively grazing stock on high nutrition crops to make the most of limited feed, however, this can lead to environmental challenges and even animal… Audio
Man runs for mayor in two regions under two different names
Andrew Clark is going by two names and some rivals question his motives. Audio
Nobby Clark not impressed by brother's mayoral bid
The Invercargill mayor is not backing his brother's attempt to take over his job when he finishes up this election.
