'I think it's great': Shadbolt reacts to Southland Mayor's tilt for his job
The Invercargill mayor welcomes news Gary Tong will run for his job at the next election.
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Researcher fears old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's Dolphin
Some locals believe old herbicides are buried at the 50- to 60-year-old site.
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.
Mayor, councillor weigh in on stoush over 'creative' home-made sign
Ton Crooymans was ordered to remove his sign less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Clarke Gayford: Don't fall for Tūātapere's underwhelming sausages, it's all a ploy
Down past Invercargill is the hidden gem of Tuatapere but it won't stay a secret forever.
Possum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris Hipkins
Wayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.
Fourth person charged over Invercargill shooting
A 19-year-old was reportedly injured after the incident occurred at a Tweed St address.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
'Asset grab': Minister defends Māori involvement after councillors slam Three Waters
"Continued public ownership ... is a bottom line for the Government" - Nanaia Mahuta.
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Three Southland people appeared in the Invercargill District Court today.
Ohai coal battle: Meet the young person fighting the industry her small town was built on
On a mission to end mining in her small Southland town.
Man charged in relation to shooting of 19-year-old
The 25-year-old was arrested after a search warrant was conducted at a property yesterday.
Ngāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlement
Ngāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.
Invercargill teen shot four times in the back, police asking public for help
Police believe the incident could be gang-related.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardment
Three Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.
Mother who helped son cover-up murder gets home detention
Her son murdered his partner Azalia Wilson in a room at an Invercargill Motel.
Sir Tim to seek legal advice over email interception
The council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.
Mayor urges further review as councillors okay interception of email
Councillors say the interception of an email Shadbolt sent to media was justified.
Nurse Jenny: 'When people plead for the vaccine ... it's far too late'
Nurse Jenny recounts the tragically sad stories for the unvaccinated in ICU.
Huge interest in Southland green hydrogen project
Some of the interested parties include international businesses.
Hi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variant
It ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.
'Breakdowns and sleepless nights': Developer forced to live out of car after battling council
Nathan Hogg says his small-scale property dream has turned into a nightmare.
'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosis
Aleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2
Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.
Coroner calls for rules around alcohol on boats after man's death
Shane Gibbons died in 2019 after he became trapped under a jet boat following a crash.
MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.
'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in south
A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.
Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat
Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.
Back to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year round
When NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.
Milford Road still closed due to avalanche risk
Avalanche risk means road to Milford Sound has been closed since last Thursday.
South to get chilly as snow predicted to 200m
Snow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.
Snow to 200m, hail and thunder: South set for chilly spring blast
Snow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.