Action after landfill exposed by floods
Work is under way to prevent old landfill material entering Southland waterways after recent flooding.
Southland
Building donated for charity hospital
'Extraordinary generosity': Building donated for charity hospital
A building has been found - and donated - which will become the base for a Southland Charity Hospital.
Southland house badly damaged in fire
Southland house badly damaged in fire
A house near Invercargill has been severely damaged by fire.
Crash near Invercargill roundabout
Crash near Invercargill roundabout
Emergency services were called to a crash involving two vehicles near an Invercargill roundabout this morning.
Demolition continues for inner city redevelopment
Demolition continues for inner city redevelopment
Demolition continues in Invercargill as part of the inner city redevelopment.
Chased rider avoids police
Chased rider avoids police
Police are searching for a man who failed to stop for police then ditched his bike and fled on foot in Invercargill yesterday.
Structural, mould problems at Rugby Park
Structural, mould problems at Rugby Park
Concern around toxic mould switched to concern about structural issues at Rugby Park in Invercargill at an extraordinary meeting of council yesterday.
Construction crane rises into skyline
Construction crane rises into skyline
A new structure appeared in Invercargill at the weekend as the Leighs Construction crane was erected in the CBD.
Motorcycle abandoned during Invercargill police pursuit
Motorcycle abandoned during Invercargill police pursuit
Police are searching for a man who evaded police in Invercargill this afternoon.
Temporary accommodation available for flood-hit Southlanders
Temporary accommodation available for flood-hit Southlanders
Southland residents who had their properties damaged by recent flooding in the region, are now able to access help to find temporary accommodation.
Big load to carry, but couple pulls together
Big load to carry, but couple pulls together
They say the couple that plays together, stays together.
Death, injuries as van rolls
Death, injuries as van rolls
One person is dead and eight others have been hospitalised - five with serious injuries - after a van rolled near Winton in Southland early yesterday.
Southland schoolgirls have to see counsellor before wearing shorts or pants
Southland schoolgirls have to see counsellor before wearing shorts or pants
Girls at a Southland high school who want to wear shorts or pants have been told they'll need to talk to a school guidance counsellor before they ditch their skirts.
Sandbags ready as Southland braces for rain
Sandbags ready as Southland braces for rain
Civil defence authorities in Southland have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment, in case of major problems caused by ex-tropical cyclone Uesi.
Witnesses to fatal Southland crash sought
Witnesses to fatal Southland crash sought
Police are seeking witnesses after one person died and eight others were injured when their van rolled near Winton in Southland early today.
Gore mayor puts heat on Rio Tinto over Mataura toxic waste
Gore mayor puts heat on Rio Tinto over Mataura toxic waste
Gore mayor Tracy Hicks is putting pressure on mining company Rio Tinto to speed up the removal of its dangerous waste from the former Mataura paper mill site.
Mataura asks Govt to act
Mataura asks Govt to act
Mataura residents stood up last night and asked central Government to rid their community of ouvea premix.
Field Days sparkling thanks to fairies
Field Days sparkling thanks to fairies
They call themselves the Poo Fairies.
Heavy rain fears subside as storm runs out of puff
Heavy rain fears subside as storm runs out of puff
Early concerns over heavy rainfall for the South this weekend may subside, as ex-tropical cyclone Uesi appears to be losing its strength.
Inaugural Speedfest
Inaugural Speedfest
Invercargill is becoming a premier destination for motorsport fans and now it has another jewel in its crown, Transport World owner Scott O’Donnell says.