New ZealandStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
New ZealandNo run of the mill oats: Naming honour for familyFive generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.21 Feb 09:54 PM
New Zealand‘Sorely understaffed’ - Southland, Otago cancer patients still waiting too long for treatmentThe report revealed some cancer patients were likely to die before seeing a specialist.21 Feb 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland streamPeople are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.20 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandFranz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.17 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandSuper Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on wayThere’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.17 Feb 03:35 AM
KahuCouncil under fire over missing macrons in reportMana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.16 Feb 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
KahuKapa haka finding its groove in the South IslandKapa haka is taking off in the South Island13 Feb 09:36 PM
New Zealand'No one’s forgotten about him': Playground built in honour of young child who died suddenlyZeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.13 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Drug deal gone wrong’: Man pleads guilty to manslaughterMan charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.12 Feb 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandOne dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, SouthlandA section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.12 Feb 12:31 AM
New Zealand3 metres eroded in 1 day: Southland town in state of emergencyThe community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.09 Feb 08:30 AM
New Zealand'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking recordBond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.09 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battleBut Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.09 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandDunedin police first to get new TasersFrontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.08 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
RetailJanuary consumer spending up, hospitality spending dropsData from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.02 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandClose race for top places in National shearing circuitSo far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.01 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandWinton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicleThe serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.31 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissionsThe move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.25 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandMan's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming trafficThe male sex toy was worth $189.99.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandTrail walkers trespassed after cutting through active logging siteTrail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.20 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandShearing world record smashed in SouthlandForde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.14 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandNo regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural SouthlandFamilies say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.11 Jan 10:32 PM
New Zealand‘Greedy wee bugger’ started house fireSpringer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
SportNZ's best rugby school revealed: Westlake and Southland Boys' snubbedAn Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.09 Jan 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGreg Smith: What does 2024 have in store?OPINION: Trump, the 'Magnificent Seven' and events close to home are worth watching.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after serious crash involving three motorbikes on SH94, near Milford SoundPolice are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.06 Jan 11:34 PM
