Southland
Southland's hidden quake-prone crust, revealed
A team of scientists has found "an extra-deep layer of the Earth where earthquakes can occur" beneath the region.
Dunedin Hospital cuts: 'Money before health'
Federated Farmers president blames financial efficiency for the proposed cutbacks. Audio
Nearly 9000 hectares to be assessed for offshore aquaculture in Southland
The government has set aside close to 9000 hectares for Ngāi Tahu and the Crown to assess for offshore aquaculture in Southland.
Cycling: Josh Burnett wins Tour of Southland
The 24-year-old produced a strong final day in the 68th edition of the tour, adding his name to an elite list of riders who have won the fabled event multiple times.
Southern council speeding problem
Three councils' work cars caught speeding more than 1400 times with one driver clocked 41km/h over the posted limit.
Man dies after patient notes go missing at hospital
A yellow envelope containing patient information was misplaced, which meant hospital staff who were treating the man - who died of a brain haemorrhage - were not aware that he was on blood thinners.
Southern hospital: Mayors head to capital to hand over petition
Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign is hitting Wellington on Wednesday, where Cliff the Ambulance will deliver a petition to Parliament.
Mayor at odds with council over Bluff wastewater changes
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says he would rather operate Bluff's wastewater network on an expired consent than "gallop ahead" of water reforms.
Pushing the limits
Blenheim marathon swimmer and endurance athlete is on a mission to conquer the Ocean Seven. Audio
Serious injuries after two-vehicle crash in Southland
Helicopters, ambulances, police, and Fire and Emergency are at the scene.
Rakiura/Stewart Island to crack down on inconsiderate parking
A Rakiura/Stewart Island Ward councillor is relieved the Southland District Council is attempting to crack-down on anti-social parking.
Parking woes on Stewart Island
Plans are afoot to crackdown on motorists' anti-social parking on Rakiura - Stewart Island. Audio
'People die before they get seen' - Southland's cancer dilemma
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track set to reopen this weekend
It's been five years since DOC announced the multi-million dollar upgrade of the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track. Locals can't wait for the three-day loop walk to officially open, saying it will be a boon… Audio
No sign of Southland's phantom wallaby
A sighting was reported in Te Anau Basin in September, but despite searches by trained dogs and drones, the animal was never found.
New Invercargill museum receives backing from councillors after cost blow-out
Invercargill councillors are biting the bullet and backing their new museum, despite a multimillion-dollar budget blowout.
Invercargill councillors back new museum despite budget blowout
Invercargill councillors are biting the bullet and backing their new museum despite a multi-million dollar budget blowout. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Invercargill mayor threatens to snub media outlets
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says he will no longer "contribute" to some media outlets on the back of stories about his costly behaviour.
Three seriously injured after fleeing driver crashes into another vehicle - police
A driver running from police has slammed into another vehicle at an intersection, leaving three people seriously injured, police say.
Car using jandals in suspension among those snared in police crackdown
Police have targeted drivers who do laps of Invercargill's CBD before going to organised skid meets in rural locations.
