Southland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.

Five generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.

The report revealed some cancer patients were likely to die before seeing a specialist.

People are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.

Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.

There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.

Mana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.

Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.

Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.

'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'

A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.

The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.

Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.

But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.

Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.

Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.

Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.

The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.

The male sex toy was worth $189.99.

'It was a bloody good sale.'

Trail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.

Forde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.

Families say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.

Springer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.

The canine was possibly in search of food.

An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.

Police are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.