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Facial reconstruction a success for Invercargill grandma
She was bullied most of her life but now this grandmother can smile again.

Woman claims cop sent inappropriate texts
Police confirm the woman laid a complaint over inappropriate texts she received.

Missing runner found in Southland
A 33-year-old woman got lost while running on a track near Bluff.

Farmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'
'Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.

Youths arrested in Southland crime spree
Four youths - aged 12 to 16 - have been arrested for a crime spree in Southland.

Teens arrested after pet goat shot
Three teenagers have been charged with firearms offences after shooting a pet goat.

Govt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ rivers
A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Banker's death 'not suspicious'
Death of South Canterbury banker Michael Phillips not suspicious, police conclude

Todd Barclay refuses questions over allegations
MP declined to answer questions about the controversy that led to his retirement.

Man convicted over crash that killed wife
A Southland man who crashed on a South Otago road, killing his wife, has been convicted.

Snow and more rain for sodden south
As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Brief respite from rain for South Island
The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

Winter storm chaos: What you need to know
A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Police hunt for gecko stolen from DoC centre
Staff distressed at theft of gecko that has lived at visitor centre for more than 30 years

Over 4000 needy kids on KidsCan waiting list
Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt Hutt
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Don't drive tonight, Southerners warned
Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.

Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

House in Southland damaged by fire
The blaze was spotted by a truck driver heading down State Highway 1.

It's been two years, so where's Mike?
Doubts over international manhunt for John Beckenridge and stepson Mike.

Alleged toddler killer skips NZ
A woman charged with murdering a Southland toddler has skipped the country.

Police still hunting hooded intruder
Southland police hunt hooded intruder who stabbed elderly Mataura man in chest

Wet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhere
The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.

Horror night on roads: 16 hurt, 1 dead
There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

Kiwi cyclist dies in Corsica accident
A Christchurch cyclist has died in a riding accident on the French island of Corsica.

Three laws hinge on Barclay's vote
MP Todd Barclay has only kept his job to maintain National's majority, Labour says.

Illegal hunters shoot goat, outhouse
Police say the illegal hunters shot the pet goat from a vehicle.

Pets shot as animal cruelty rises in Southland
Locals fear their pets could be next after a rise in animal cruelty in Invercargill.

Chickenpox outbreak at South Island schools
How many children are infected by chickenpox outbreak is not known.