Police called after reports of 'strong chemical smell'
Cordons have been removed and police are still present at an incident in Invercargill where there were reports of a 'strong chemical smell'.
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Southern Dairy Hub officially opened
Southern Dairy Hub officially opened
The road to the Southern Dairy Hub had been quite a journey.
Barclay refusing to answer questions
Barclay refusing to answer questions
Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has again declined to answer questions about the controversy that led to his retirement.
Barclay back at Parliament
Barclay back at Parliament
Embattled Todd Barclay has come out of hiding, returning to Parliament today.
Baby seal found in paddock 10km from beach
Baby seal found in paddock 10km from beach
A shocked resident came across an unbelievable find amongst the southern downpour in Invercargill.
Grant gets centre going
Grant gets centre going
The Government has announced a $1 million grant to help build a dedicated heritage centre on Stewart Island.
Visitor centre gecko believed stolen
Visitor centre gecko believed stolen
Department of Conservation staff in Te Anau are devastated after a much-loved resident was taken from the town’s visitor centre.
Gecko gone from visitor centre
Gecko taken from visitor centre
Department of Conservation Te Anau staff are "devastated" after a much-loved gecko at the local visitor centre was taken.
Candidate number unknown
Candidate number unknown
Nominations closed yesterday in the troubled Clutha-Southland National Party selection contest, but it is not known how many put their names forward.
Will not contest Clutha-Southland
Will not contest Clutha-Southland
The man who had been considered the likely front-runner in National's Clutha-Southland selection is not putting his name forward.
Nitrate data suggests ‘a corner turned’
Nitrate data suggests ‘a corner turned’
One of Southland’s biggest water quality issues since agriculture took off in the region has been its nitrate level. On the back of Environment Southland’s latest water quality report, Nicole Sharp looks into how the levels are trending.
Cadogan reply to Barclay
Cadogan reply to Barclay
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan and Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay have had a "heart to heart" following comments made about the Clutha District Council’s lack of action in applying for funding.
Funding for maternity home for now
Funding for maternity home for now
The Lumsden Maternity Centre has reached a funding agreement with the Southern DHB - but its future after September next year remains unclear.
Quake shakes lower South Island
Quake shakes lower South Island
The lower South Island, including Dunedin, was shaken by a strong earthquake this evening.
Relief as oysters test parasite-free
Relief as oysters test parasite-free
The Bluff oyster industry is relieved after testing showed no sign of the Bonamia ostreae parasite in the wild fishery.
Alliance’s new venison plant plans expanded
Alliance’s new venison plant plans expanded
Alliance Group is expanding its plans for a new venison-processing plant in Southland.
Farewell for Southern son and soldier
Farewell for Southern son and soldier
Morgan Fraser, the hiker found dead on Mt Taranaki, was farewelled in Gore this week .
NZ First wooing South
NZ First wooing South
In a party first, New Zealand First has named candidates in every electorate in Otago-Southland, which Waitaki candidate Alex Familton believes is due to a "groundswell of support".
Beckenridge 'got out of NZ'
Beckenridge 'got out of NZ'
A child abduction expert has cast doubt on the veracity of an international manhunt for John Beckenridge, who disappeared with his stepson more than two years ago.
Truckie calls crews to house fire
Truckie calls crews to house fire
A house in Southland has been badly damaged by fire overnight.