BDBDEnergyRio Tinto eyes smelter closuresRio Tinto's attempt to renegotiate New Zealand's largest electricity contract, for its aluminium smelter at Bluff, comes as the company's chief executive warns of "difficult decisions" ahead.10 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandEasy Rider sinking: Boats at riskStability limitations with the Easy Rider are shared by other boats of the same design, according to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.07 May 10:41 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Politicians' inaction on oil spill earns fail markSerious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.14 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelNew Zealand's Scenic Southern RouteTaking the Scenic Southern Route means seeing the glory of the country at your own pace. 25 Sep 08:43 PM
TravelFoveaux Strait: Rocking, rolling, riding ...The Foveaux Strait ferry is not for the faint-hearted, says Chris Samsara.25 May 12:00 AM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events belowNew Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivors of fishing boat sinking arrive in BluffThe bodies of five seaman and the 20 survivors from the sinking of a Korean fishing boat in the Southern Ocean arrived in Bluff last night.23 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandHope fades for boat's missing crewThe search for 17 people missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the Southern Ocean early today has been scaled down as it becomes increasingly unlikely further survivors will be found.13 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand5 dead, 17 missing after boat sinksFive people are dead and 17 missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, 2700km south east of Bluff, early this morning.13 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandHelicopter wreckage recoveredThe wreck of the helicopter that crashed, killing two people on Thursday, has been recovered from Bluff Harbour.15 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crashed in clear skiesThe flight instructor who died in a helicopter crash "ate, drank and slept" aviation, a friend says.15 Oct 04:30 PM
