New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandUte driver critically injured after crashClinton Highway in the Clutha District is closed as a result of the crash.03 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandWhat puppies? Girls swoon over hot copsA photo of two "hot" Southern District police officers posing with puppies has garnered hundreds of likes on Facebook.03 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandEight windows smashed at police stationPolice believed someone damaged the windows between 5pm and 8pm and were appealing for help from the community.29 Nov 09:05 AM
TravelGore: A town by any other nameGore's art gallery is the magnet, but other delights abound too, writes Eleanor Ainge Roy.27 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt sale of 249 state houses collapsesGovernment's plan to sell hundreds of state houses to NGOs has hit another hurdle.22 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandFire at plant near Gore extinguishedFirefighters from across Southland who were called to an explosion at Dongwha New Zealand's plant in Mataura at 4.30pm are preparing to leave the scene.22 Nov 08:37 AM
New ZealandDry, windy day for much of the countryNew Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.19 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandOne-punch killer's appeal failsA teen who killed a man with one punch unsuccessfully attempted to have his sentence of two years' in prison lessened. But the Court 17 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
CompaniesUS, Canada top NZ investorsThe United States and Canada were New Zealand's biggest foreign investors over the last three years.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelays threaten eye health of many thousandsThirty patients suffered partial sight loss because of eye clinic delays at two hospitals01 Nov 12:26 AM
BusinessWhere young homebuyers should lookYoung people living in regional New Zealand have a better chance of owning their own home, according to new figures.31 Oct 09:00 AM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after house fireOne person was transported to hospital after an Invercargill house was engulfed by fire this evening.29 Oct 07:57 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll: Three deadOfficials are yet to release the final road statistics for the weekend, but as the holiday period came to a close at 6am this morning the toll stood at three.24 Oct 05:40 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Southland crashOne person has died in a crash near Wallacetown in Southland.24 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandDoes your home earn more than you do?The standard Kiwi home is earning more than the average worker makes from their job in seven of the country's 12 districts.23 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandCouncillor who lost to Laws seeks recountThe Otago Regional Councillor who lost his seat to Michael Laws by five votes is seeking a recount.17 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously hurt in Invercargill crashA cyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a crash in Invercargill early this evening. The cyclist - whose 12 Oct 06:27 AM
TravelFiordland: A leap of faith in the Darran MountainsDerek Cheng basks in a panoramic view that few have experienced.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice search teams to revisit cold casePolice search teams are dusting off a 25-year-old missing person case in a bid to test their new gear.06 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandMotorbiker dies after crash with truckA 21-year-old man critically injured in a Southland crash on Wednesday has died in hospital. The man was riding a motorbike on a 30 Sep 12:05 AM
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
