New ZealandPolice name Invercargill gunmanA police forensics unit and officers were this morning at the Otatara address where a 29-year-old man was found dead late last night.21 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandInvercargill shooting: Son shoots motherTwo people shot in Invercargill last night may have been related, social media reports suggest.20 Sep 05:44 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating firearm incidentA man is in Southland Hospital with a gunshot wound following an incident on Sunday.19 Sep 04:23 AM
BusinessFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in SouthlandOne person has died after a crash near the Southland town of Mataura this evening.15 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandGirl still critical after farmbike crashA child remains in a critical condition after a farmbike crash yesterday.10 Sep 08:31 AM
New ZealandThieves steal a dozen cars in SouthlandA dozen vehicles have been stolen around Southland over the past three weeks and police are urging drivers to protect themselves from 23 Aug 06:11 AM
New Zealand141km/h teen was 'late for school'A teenager who sped through Southland at 141km/h in foggy, wet conditions this morning told police he was "running late for school".19 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandHazardous waste spill at Fonterra plantFire crews and Fonterra staff are cleaning up after two hazardous cleaning agents spilled at a plant overnight.15 Aug 07:08 PM
New ZealandFatal crash in Balfour, SouthlandOne person is dead after a car was discovered submerged in a culvert near Balfour, Southland.15 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandFormer principal facing child sex chargesA former principal of a Canterbury school facing child sex charges from the 1990s remains in custody.15 Aug 12:58 AM
TravelKia ora: OwakaThis friendly town is a fabulous place from which to explore the Catlins.11 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandBig chill: Avalanche, power cut warningsA heavy snow warning is in place for parts of the country and some main roads have closed.03 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandFrozen August as temperatures dropMake sure you wrap up warm for the next few weeks - frigid temperatures are set to make August the coldest month of the year.02 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandDriver trapped after truck crashA truck carrying gas bottles has crashed into a fence in Southland, trapping the driver inside.01 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandLarge fire at Invercargill businessFirefighters are at the scene of a large fire at an Invercargill business early this morning.30 Jul 12:43 PM
New ZealandBody of missing man found in SouthlandA body of a man thought to be missing has been found in Southland.20 Jul 03:02 AM
TravelSix things to do in SouthlandVenture to the bottom of the country and you'll find a warm welcome.26 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand5.6 earthquake in SouthlandThe quake struck 30km west of Te Anau at 2.55pm, according to GeoNet.07 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandCouple flee house as couch catches fireThe fire was put out soon after fire crews arrived and the elderly Southland couple was treated at the scene.24 May 06:52 PM
New ZealandToddler death: Babysitter prime suspectKaren De Luna is the police's prime suspect in the death of Southland toddler Bea Daleon, who died after her skull was fractured in 2012.18 May 08:37 PM
TravelHollyford Track: Valley girlShandelle Battersby gets a taste of tramping through the bush, with the luxury of home.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouple's desperate plea after losing four babiesSouthland couple who have lost four babies - each about 20 weeks after conception - are appealing to find a woman willing to be a surrogate mother.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNgapuhi leader admits kereru lieNgapuhi leader Sonny Tau has admitted concocting a story with his daughter's partner about who shot five protected wood pigeons (kereru) last year.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in chopper crash namedThe man killed in yesterday's helicopter crash in the Lindis Pass area has been named.30 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandMeatworks justified for dismissalEmployers at a Southland meatworks have been vindicated for firing an employee who punched a colleague in the face.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand12yo breaks leg after piggyback rideA 12-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg when a piggyback from his father went awry.25 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandSalford school principal wins costs disputeA former Southland principal has won another victory over the school commissioner who unjustifiably sacked her.16 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandFuel tanker rolls in SouthlandA fuel tanker driver escaped without major injuries after his vehicle rolled in Southland this morning.16 Apr 07:04 PM
New ZealandSouthland river searched for missing manNeil Stirling is believed to be missing at Glenham after his vehicle was found near the Mokoreta River, about 5km southeast of Wyndham.14 Apr 06:35 AM
TravelStewart Island: Pacific's triple starOur third island offers friendly locals and an array of adventures.06 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTaste of SouthlandThe snacking is plentiful down south, discovers Louise Richardson.29 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTree may have killed crash victimsTwo women who died as a result of a crash in Fiordland on Friday may have been killed by a falling tree.28 Feb 12:19 AM
TravelFiordland: Region of the mountainsNeville Peat salutes the Milford Track's glorious tramping history.14 Feb 12:15 AM
