Bluff
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from gassy cattle
Red seaweed grown in Bluff has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment. Audio
Bluff locals meet NASA astronaut Dr Shannon Walker
Now to Bluff, where locals have had the chance to meet a real NASA astronaut.
Dr Shannon Walker is the veteran of two space missions and was in Southland to launch a new science showcase.
Our… Video, Audio
Farming Pāua - the black pearl of the ocean
A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year. Audio
Farming Pāua - the black pearl of the ocean
A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year.
AudioBringing megaherb punui back to Bluff
It looks a bit like a Chatham Island forget me not, and grows to a height of two metres and tastes a wee bit like celery or cabbage - we hear the story of the megaherb punui. Audio
A World History of Bluff: Dr Michael Stevens
Ngai Tahu historian Dr Michael Stevens specialises in the history of Awarua (Bluff), a key Ngai Tahu settlement. Audio
Sanford staff plan to fight Bluff job cuts
Workers at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant are still reeling from news up to 30 jobs may go from the site - but they're already discussing plans to fight the changes. Audio
Up to 30 jobs may go at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant
Workers at one of Bluff's biggest employers have been blindsided by the news almost half of their jobs may be lost - which means they could be out of a job or have to relocate 400km north to keep… Audio
Southland weighs up benefits of attracting more cruise ships
A Southland port is being eyed as a potential hub for cruise ships to visit and there's hopes that it will help build the reputation of the region as a destination.
64-year-old runner driven for parts of 'record' run
Operating on three hours sleep a night, and running up to 120km a day, Napier runner Perry Newburn admits his thought processes weren't at their sharpest.
Large fire at Invercargill forest company yard
The Invercargill-Bluff Highway is closed to traffic as firefighters battle a large fire in a forest company yard. Sally Chesterfield from the Fire Service speaks to John Campbell. Audio
Employee of the Month - Steve Gilkison
Our Employee of the Month today is Steve Gilkison. Steve is a harbour pilot for Bluff, Fjordland and Stewart Island. They are open every day of the year, apart from Christmas day and they work around… Audio
Employee of the Month - Steve Gilkison
Our Employee of the Month today is Steve Gilkison. Steve is a harbour pilot for Bluff, Fjordland and Stewart Island. They are open every day of the year, apart from Christmas day and they work around… Audio
Fiona Pardington: photography, family and objets trouve
Colin Peacock interviews one of New Zealand's most celebrated photographers whose new book, A Beautiful Hesitation, is published in tandem with the largest exhibition of her work to date, currently… Audio, Gallery
NZ A to Z - B for Bluff and O for oysters
Dr Michael Stevens - University of Otago. Spenser Morrison - Invercargill. Vic Pearsey - Champion Oyster Opener. John Edmondson - Chair, Bluff Oyster & Food Festival. Graham Wright - General Manager… Audio, Gallery
Dr. Michael Stevens traces the history of Bluff
Dr. Michael Stevens, history lecturer at Otago University and a proud "Bluffie", has received a Marsden Fund Fast-Start grant to research the history of Bluff between the years 1800 and 2000. He… Audio
Meri Leask
Meri Leask has single handedly kept Bluff Marine Radio going for more than 30 years. Audio
Your Place - Bluff
Time now to visit another small New Zealand Community. Last week we took a look at the town named after our 17th Prime Minister, Joseph Ward. Today we are in the place he grew up in as a child. Audio
