Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks
There's been good progress on repairs to Great Walks but avalanche conditions are still causing delays. Heavy rain may heighten the risk, forcing the Milford Road to close on Sunday.
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Charges laid after probe into odour complaint
Charges laid after probe into odour complaint near Mataura
A Southland man is facing charges under the Resource Management Act after an investigation into an odour complaint at a property near Mataura.
New storm recovery head named
New storm recovery head named
The new head of Southland’s storm recovery has painted a positive picture of people looking out for one another in an hour of need.
First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch
First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch
The first pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel chicks of the breeding season have hatched on Stewart Island.
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles have been given the green light at the Invercargill City Council following a vote at the inaugural meeting.
Landfill’s power plant could service up to 800 homes
Landfill’s power plant could service up to 800 homes
A Winton environmentalist is championing the merits of a new power plant installed at Southland’s regional landfill.
Bluff painter lets artwork speak for itself
Bluff painter lets artwork speak for itself
Being uncertain about what she was doing gave a Southland artist the push she needed to take part in the Southland Arts Trail 2025 exhibition.
Out with the old
Out with the old
An Invercargill school’s tired and rundown playground will soon get a long overdue replacement.
New group just for dads
New group just for dads
A group where dads can hang out and yarn has started in Invercargill.
Southland state of emergency to end on Friday
Southland state of emergency to end on Friday
A state of emergency imposed after wild winds caused widespread damage in Southland a fortnight ago is to end on Friday morning.
Principal ‘satisfied’ after long tenure
Principal ‘satisfied’ after long tenure
Inspiring girls to leave school with qualifications that will help set them up for life has motivated principal Yvonne Browning throughout her career, she says.
Southland highway open after fire
Southland highway open after fire
A state highway in Southland has reopened after a hedge by the road caught fire.
Unlikely to extend state of emergency
Unlikely to extend state of emergency
It is unlikely a local state of emergency will be extended, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says.
Gear seized from pair caught whitebaiting illegally
Gear seized from pair caught whitebaiting illegally
Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught whitebaiting illegally in Southland.
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Nurse pleads guilty to morphine theft at rest-home
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Nurse pleads guilty to morphine theft at rest-home
A registered nurse has pleaded guilty to stealing morphine, needles and other potent medications from the Gore rest-home where she worked.
Conservation, hunting efforts recognised
Conservation, hunting efforts recognised
Winton’s Roy Sloan was presented with his MNZM honour at an investiture ceremony in Dunedin last week.
SouthPort reports record results
SouthPort reports record results
South Port has posted record full-year results, highlighting strong growth in cargo volumes, robust financial performance and continued progress across key strategic initiatives.
Consent puts cycle trail closer
Consent puts cycle trail closer
A cycle trail connecting two Fiordland towns is one step closer to completion.
Donations to Fenz, St John perfect timing
Donations to Fenz, St John perfect timing
Donations made to the Winton Fire and Emergency Services (Fenz) could not have come at a more important moment for the hard-working Southland branch.
Eade promoted to Stags head coach
Eade promoted to Stags head coach
Rugby Southland has confirmed the coaching structure for the Southland Stags for the 2026 NPC season and beyond.