Southland have given the people of the embattled province some much-needed cheer with a rousing Ranfurly Shield defence against Auckland

Keep up to date with all the action in tonight's Ranfurly Shield clash between Southland and Auckland in Invercargill.

A wooden spring board floor will be shipped in from Singapore and Southland's velodrome will host the region's netball and basketball franchises, it was decided today.

Southland Rugby is certain tomorrow night's Ranfurly Shield match will go ahead against Auckland in Invercargill.

Questions are being raised about the strength of Stadium Southland's now collapsed roof.

Edgar Centre general manager Blair Crawford is encouraging the Southern Steel to shift base to Dunedin.

The roof of Stadium Southland, which was lowered 15 metres and had its pitch reduced to appease neighbours, suffered sagging problems during construction.

NBL organisers are mobilising support in a bid to ensure the Southland Sharks can remain in the competition.

Civil Defence has decided against declaring a state of emergency in Southland but is warning schools and businesses to be cautious about re-opening tomorrow.

The Southern Steel will be looking for a new home next season after Stadium Southland suffered extensive damage in a snow storm.

Heavy snow in Invercargill has caused Stadium Southland's roof to collapse.

Police investigating the killing of Manawatu farmer Scott Guy have moved the focus of their investigation to Invercargill.

It was little more than a year ago when the All Blacks' first five-eighths pecking order seemed set.

Blogging the debate between Invercargill mayor hopefuls Tim Shadbolt and Suzanne Prentice.

Who knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.

The wild winds forecast for Canterbury tonight are unlikely to reach full force in Christchurch.

Safety first is the message authorities want to convey as many displaced locals face a second night away from their homes.

Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.

Visiting Invercargill for the week-long Burt Munro Challenge offers more than just an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqui Madelin.

A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.

The rural town of Gore has turned itself into a creative hub, writes Anna Hart.