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
TravelGore: Heart and soul of SouthlandPaul Rush finds Gore is hooked on trout, hooch, abstract art, insects and music.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandPassenger survived fatal crash into riverInvestigators won't say why it took seven hours for the survivor of a fatal Southland crash to contact police.13 Jan 06:05 AM
New Zealand130km/h winds batter airportFlights have been delayed or cancelled in and out of Wellington airport today as strong winds batter the capital.26 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandMan killed in goldmine accident namedPolice have released the name of the man who died in a work accident at a goldmine in Southland last night.06 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandAnother free pub lease up for grabsIf you missed out on the free lease of Stanley's Hotel at Macraes, don't worry ... the owner of the Garston Hotel in Northern Southland, is offering the same deal.21 Oct 12:58 AM
TravelSouthland: Gore blimeyWhisky and art are the first drawcards - but Colin Hogg is surprised to find there's much more to the once-named Chicago of the south.20 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name man killed in Southland crashPolice have released the name of a man killed in a crash in Southland over the weekend.18 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate possible homicidePolice have launched a homicide investigation after a 28-year-old man died in hospital following an incident at an Invercargill property.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead in Southland crashA 24-year-old man has died in a car accident in Southland overnight.17 Oct 07:36 PM
EntertainmentA wee bit controversialArt excellence award goes to a photo was described by judges as ''unusually beautiful''.16 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandGPS routes take drivers to notorious black spotDrivers relying on an electronic map to find their way across Southland are being sent down a secondary road, with potentially fatal consequences.14 Oct 10:12 PM
New ZealandGang kingpin gets $52K contractCouncil takes leap of faith to give another chance to Black Power member who was jailed for assault and grievous bodily harm.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFierce gusts beat path up countryGusts up to 170km/h in the South Island, leave emergency services inundated with calls.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We just want our son back'The parents of the two overseas students who died when kayaking on Lake Tekapo are still waiting for their sons' bodies to return home.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPowerful winds batter South IslandFirefighters have responded to about 50 jobs as winds of up to 170 km/h batter the lower South Island, with at least one car being overturned.04 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandRural deliveries to be reducedNew Zealand Post is pulling out of six-day rural delivery in parts of Otago and Southland.14 Sep 07:19 PM
TravelFiordland: The Sounds of natureIsobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.01 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Te AnauNature displays its art in ever-evolving form. To see it, head south, says Elisabeth Easther.27 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hunting for runaway offenderPolice are today still searching for a man who is on the run after cutting off his electronic monitoring bracelet.23 Aug 12:06 AM
TravelKia ora: TuatapereIn the deep south Elisabeth Easther learns about possibly the most hospitable town in this country, where a new butcher could restore its reputation.06 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi town at risk of losing claim to fameNZ's self-declared "sausage capital" is in danger of losing its claim to fame after its renowned high street butcher shut its doors.31 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessUber offers small taster to South IslandTaxi company Uber says it has no plans to launch its services in Otago and Southland just yet - but that hasn't stopped them offering sweeteners to the public today.23 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandBeeman Base at cross roadsNeglected Campbell Island seems to me like New Zealand's planet Pluto.23 Jul 06:38 PM
