Murder-accused 'killed woman in a jealous rage'
Invercargill woman Azalia Wilson was killed in a violent attack where she was kicked, strangled and stabbed with a knife, jurors heard today.
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Tamakis hold service in Q'town after Invercargill rejection
Tamakis hold service in Q'town after Invercargill rejection
Destiny Church was forced to hold its service in Queenstown yesterday after leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki were prevented from using a venue in Invercargill.
Truck rolls in Southland leaving one hurt
Truck rolls in Southland leaving one hurt
Emergency services are responding to an incident where a truck has rolled in Southland.
Another 75,000 tonnes of toxic waste revealed to be stored at Tiwai Point
Another 75,000 tonnes of toxic waste revealed to be stored at Tiwai Point
The Bluff aluminium smelter has revealed it has another 75,000 tonnes of highly toxic hazardous waste stored in buildings at Tiwai Point - and does not have a solution what to do with it yet.
Lake Monowai Rd bridge work overnight
Lake Monowai Rd bridge work overnight
Southland’s Lake Monowai Rd suspension bridge will be closed on weekday nights for maintenance work from Wednesday, March 24, 6pm-6am, Sunday through to Thursday, finishing on April 21.
12-year-old’s good deed helps hospice
12-year-old’s good deed helps hospice
James Hargest College pupil Amelia-Jayne de Thierry-Curry has wanted to shave her head since the age of 4.
Sharemilker Young Farmer regional winner
Sharemilker Young Farmer regional winner
For Southland man Sam Hodsell, actually winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Otago-Southland Regional Final was just a bonus.
Regional viewpoints gathered for climate change submission
Regional viewpoints gathered for climate change submission
A decision on whether a Southland perspective will be heard by the He Pou a Rangi/The Climate Change Commission is due to be made this week.
Two rescued after trouble in Fiordland river
Two rescued after trouble in Fiordland river
Two people have been found safe and well by rescuers after getting into trouble trying to cross a river in Fiordland Natonal Park.
Study of ‘flying penguin’
Study of ‘flying penguin’
A study into a little-known and critically endangered small native seabird, akin to ‘‘flying penguins’’, may help the species’ survival.
Car hits parked vehicle in Invercargill
Car hits parked vehicle in Invercargill
One person was moderately injured when a car hit a parked car in Invercargill this afternoon.
Beach trip despite warning
Beach trip despite warning
Despite tsunami warnings being in place, a handful of people still ventured to a Southland beach yesterday morning.
Tamaki's Te Anau hunting trip riles mayor
'They're not welcome': Tamaki's Te Anau hunting trip riles mayor
Southland's mayor says Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki are not welcome in his region.
Bus zone change raises access, safety concern
Bus zone change raises access, safety concern
Some Southland families are having to drive at least 10km to a bus stop just so children can get to school.
Pushing for better coverage
Pushing for better coverage
Southland's new MP, Joseph Mooney, says he will lobby for better cellphone and broadband coverage for rural areas in the electorate.
Guardians highlight possible risks to marine area
Guardians highlight possible risks to marine area
Possible risks stemming from a regional council plan review period are concerning a group dedicated to safeguarding Fiordland’s marine areas.
Lost his footing then his heart
Lost his footing then his heart
Falling could be the theme of Marilyn Vause and Alister Lee’s first outing together but were they really falling for each other that day?
Man scales crane in Invercargill CBD
Man scales crane in Invercargill CBD
A man has been apprehended by police after scaling a large crane in the middle of Invercargill's CBD development.
Tamaki in Te Anau: 'He does get around' - Bloomfield
Tamaki in Te Anau: 'He does get around' - Bloomfield
A trip by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki to the South has prompted a wry response from Director-general of Health Ashley Bloomfield.
Hopes still of finding Raymond
Hopes still of finding Raymond
Civilian volunteers are refusing to give up hope despite it being two and a-half weeks since Raymond Horn disappeared from an Invercargill rest-home.