New Zealand'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cutsThe move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.10 Oct 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."10 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandDry socks and secret chocs: 23 tips for farming a Southland springOPINION: Pete Gardyne knows what he's on about, he's been farming for over 20 years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airportTerminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.02 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt: How the voters fell out of love with the political heavyweightBen Tomsett speaks to old friends and political allies on a remarkable career.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 AM
New ZealandThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZMultiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.25 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandWet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animalsSome parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.22 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.18 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandSouth Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow loomsWith lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.12 Sep 04:22 AM
New Zealand'They could still be here': Family of mum, son killed in house fire haunted by smoke alarm failureAuthorities now assessing fire that killed Southland mum and her 11-year-old son.10 Sep 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Looked like a war scene': One dead after tanker and car crash in Southland, tanker crashes into houseState Highway 1 was closed overnight due to the crash.09 Sep 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North IslandForecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.06 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandPrecision fermentation resource released for Southland farmersProject lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.01 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandRain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across countryForecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.31 Aug 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewersMike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Agribusiness'NZ's biggest Asian supermarket' opening at WestgateNew store is near the giant American-owned Costco Wholesale on Gunton Dr.26 Aug 05:01 PM
School RugbyFirst XV rugby: The battle for South Island supremacyA preview of the South Island First XV final.22 Aug 05:16 PM
New ZealandCommunity newsletter column sparks $7K council investigationTensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.22 Aug 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Virtuoso': Legendary NZ ballerina Rowena Jackson dies, aged 98Rowena Jackson died of natural causes in her Gold Coast home.20 Aug 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumSportLIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-upsMike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyPower squeeze prompts Tīwai Point to cut production againNZAS agrees to curtail aluminium production at country’s biggest power user.19 Aug 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challengeMcClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest endsThe coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.15 Aug 12:25 AM
KahuInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - againThe Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.14 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pondThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdownsThe best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.13 Aug 11:00 PM
NPCSouthland beat Otago to begin NPC campaignSouthland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.10 Aug 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled policeThe driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.09 Aug 10:05 PM
TravelGen Z employee shares hilarious TikTok on Invercargill City Council accountThe video quickly gained more than one million views and 620 comments.07 Aug 04:43 AM
