A moderately strong earthquake rattled Southland residents early today.

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a list candidate.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

An "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.

Otago, and much of the South Island, continues to be supplied illicit drugs by North Island dealers, Southern police say.

Tramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.

Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to find a man accused of biting off part of his flatmate's ear.

Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in relation to a serious assault.

Gore has more to offer than you may think, writes Elisabeth Easther.

After 21 years, Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election in October.

Hayden Donnell goes glamping on the Hollyford Track.

A senior Southland Hospital staff member has apologised for errors which she said may have contributed to the death of a patient two years ago.

Justine Tyerman joins the Milford Track fan club.

A 63-year-old Queenstown man who "liked walking in bare feet'' was taken to Southland Hospital for treatment last week after "wearing the soles off his feet" on the Routeburn Track.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

My heart sank at the news the Govt is taking over negotiations on the price of power supplied to Southland's aluminium smelter and will subsidise that relic of "regional development".

Twice in the past decade, Solid Energy has enjoyed revenue close to $1 billion, and aside from last year has returned some healthy profits - and dividends for the Government.

The risks of illegal drug use have been highlighted by a South Island coroner in his findings on the death of a 48-year-old man who had injected morphine.

Southern authorities are warning motorists to take care today as swollen rivers peak in Southland.

A 16-year-old boy has died following a motorbike crash in Southland last night.