New ZealandGroup of 10 hunters stuck in SouthlandA group of hunters are stuck in Southland for a couple of days after a couple of bridges were washed out.24 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandSouthland town cut off by floodingA small Southland town has been completely cut off after this weekend's wild weather.22 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandDog theft and suspicious behaviour in SouthlandSouthern Police are warning residents to keep their pets safe after the theft of an American Bulldog and reports of suspicious behaviour concerning dogs.18 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandPower-packed weather bomb arrivesResidents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as the mid-week weather system hits.16 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandGet set for the wet: Front to hit NZResidents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.16 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandFire on southern sandspit out of controlA vegetation fire is burning out of control on a sandspit at the bottom of the South Island.15 Jan 04:34 PM
New Zealand'Very young' person dies in truck crashFatal crash blocks stretch of Southland highway this morning.12 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandWoman knocked over by sheep, flown to hospitalA woman in her 70s has been flown to hospital after being knocked over by sheep.11 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandArmed intruders fracture man's neckGun-toting home intruders left a man lying on his lawn with a fractured neck in an attack that traumatised the victim and his partner and child, police say.10 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandWanted teen gives cops the thumbs upA 17-year-old's quick reply to police drew plenty of attention of Facebook.09 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandThreat of rockfalls force SH1 closure near KaikouraBad weather and the risk of rockfalls has forced the closure of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura.04 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandSurf's up after showery dayBig swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula03 Jan 07:02 AM
CrimeArrest following Gore assaultA Gore man has been arrested following an assault on Thursday evening.01 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandRain set to dampen New Year spiritsThe MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.31 Dec 07:34 PM
New Zealand2 seriously hurt in Southland crashTwo people are being flown to hospital after a Southland car crash.31 Dec 05:53 AM
LifestyleInvercargill teenager saddles up pet cowWhen an Invercargill teen was told she couldn't have a horse, she took matters into her own hands.29 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunter in Southland missingThe man got separated from his three hunting companions yesterday evening.26 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandColac Bay residents strike back at burglarsThree people have been arrested thanks to a group of brave Colac Bay residents who helped police foil a bid to burgle a holiday home.23 Dec 05:56 AM
New ZealandBarclay wins tense re-selection battleMP fought off challenge to gain reselection and contest the Clutha-Southland seat.21 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandFirst thunder, then a sunny ChristmasChristmas Day should be fine but be ready for thunderstorms in the coming days.21 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandMystery solved: origin of object revealedThe owner of the mysterious object found washed up on a Southland beach has come forward.20 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandMissing man's associates talkOverseas associates of missing man John Beckenridge, who abducted his 11-year-old stepson last year, are working with New Zealand police to track the pair down.18 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandFinally, it's time to crank up the BBQIt's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.15 Dec 04:28 PM
New ZealandHunt on after boy punched in stomachThree boys were playing in the school grounds when they were approached by an unknown man.15 Dec 07:45 AM
New ZealandThree times over limit - a day after partyThe day after his Christmas party, driver was still three times over the drink-drive limit.14 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandTeacher jailed for sex assaultA former Canterbury primary school principal who groomed a young boy before sexually assaulting him over half a decade was today jailed for more than nine years.14 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
OpinionShedding light on language evolutionCOMMENT: We've recently been supported by a Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund grant for a project called: What is the Southland accent?08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Someday winner from Manawatu15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 07:02 AM
