Southland
'Unacceptable': Hundreds of native seabirds killed in trawler catch
Forest & Bird is demanding more information about the more than 200 seabirds that were accidentally caught and killed by a fishing trawler in Te Waewae Bay in Southland earlier this year.
'Shocking' - Nearly 500 guns seized in one of NZ's largest firearms busts
The weapons stockpile included pistols, potentially prohibited and restricted weapons, significant quantities of ammunition, and parts.
Police asking for help after kayak found upside down on Lake Te Anau
The red and white kayak was in the water with a paddle.
Queenstown's Amisfield ranked among world top 100 restaurants
Queenstown's Amisfield Restaurant is the first ever from New Zealand to make it onto a prestigious "World's Best Restaurants" list. Audio
Woman sentenced to home detention after failing to pay income tax
The woman's business had received more than $780,000 in Covid support money.
Government rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford Sound
It has also given the thumbs down to a proposal to close the airstrip.
Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Extended power blackouts are affecting thousands in parts of the lower South Island, after strong winds.
Explosion on boat in Bluff under investigation
Three crew members were injured and taken to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.
Lachlan Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings
Coroner Alexander Ho is calling for more information before giving his findings into the death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones.
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
Meridian Energy to replace five transformers at Manapōuri Power Station
Meridian said the decision came after advice from independent experts.
Bluff gorse stoush: Ex-councillor hasn't paid bill
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.
Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird has accusing the government of "changing the law to let a North American deer species use the national park as a glorified vege patch". Audio
What will go into the making of Southland's new museum
Conversations are underway to decide what stories to tell, and how.
Work begins on which stories to include in Southland's new museum
Invercargill City Council and Waihōpai Rūnaka say mana whenua stories will have a key role in Te Unua Museum.
