Southland

Call for opponents to support wapiti plan

Call for opponents to support wapiti plan

The group which instigated the move to get wapiti in Fiordland classed as a herd of special interest says opponents should get right in behind it as they have got what they wanted.

Crash closes highway section

Video: Liz Genge-Hicks via Facebook Part of a southern highway was forced to close after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole near Invercargill.

SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash

State Highway 1 near Invercargill has reopened after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole.

Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers

Sheep yards on the Davies’ Toko Mouth farm smashed by fallen trees.

Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers

The government has announced "up to" $70,000 of extra funding to help farmers in Southland, Clutha and Hurunui recover from last month's devastating storm damage.

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

The Mataura Valley Milk dairy plant in Eastern Southland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.

‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap

The Rev Evelyn Cook has represented Waihōpai Rūnaka at the council since 2021, when the roles...

‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap

A departing mana whenua representative at the Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.

Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says

Doc staff monitor avalanche conditions in the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track. PHOTO: DOC

Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says

Avalanche conditions continue to cause delays on Fiordland’s Great Walks, the Department of Conservation says.

RMA charges laid

RMA charges laid

An Environment Southland investigation into an odour complaint at Tuturau, Southland has resulted in charges being laid.

Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks

An avalanche affecting the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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.

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

Damage at Queens Park, Invercargill, following severe weather which struck the region on October...

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

Pukunui chick and mum on Rakiora. PHOTOS: DAN COCKER/DOC

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

AB Lime general manager Steve Smith shows off the new power plant at the AB Lime regional...

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 artist Marion Metz displays her collection of pour paintings at the Artfull gallery during...

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

Making the most of the worn playground before it is replaced are Invercargill Middle School...

Out with the old

An Invercargill school’s tired and rundown playground will soon get a long overdue replacement.

New group just for dads

Nurtured Home and Hauora founder Kayla Card has started a "Dads' Catch Up" group which is led by...

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

Trees bore the brunt of the wild winds including at Queens Park in Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

Southland Girls’ High School Yvonne Browning will leave the school at the end of the year to live...

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.

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