Southland
More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.
The push to restore power in 'apocalyptic' Southland
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on 23 October.
'Wear thin pretty soon': Start of second week with no power
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting. Audio
Midweek - severe storms test media, netball keeps media at bay
Severe storms bring the best out of media - but climate change mentions raise hackles. Also: netball's top-brass keep exasperated media out of their internal business - while the Silver Ferns do the… Audio
Storm-affected Clutha residents attend community meetings as 1700 still without power
Four community meetings were held on Wednesday in some of the worst-hit areas, where authorities urged residents to be patient and take care during the cleanup. Audio
Weather-related insurance claims top 5000
Recovery and repair costs are already in the millions as claims climb.
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett on Southland
Southland correspondent Kirsty Pickett joins Kathryn to talk about how the deep south fared in the recent bad spring weather. Audio
Thousands of trees down across Southland as farmers assess damage from storm
Farms across Southland and Clutha are beginning to assess the full scale of the damage of Thursday's storm.
One farmer's damage estimated at more than entire relief fund
The storm tore up fenceposts and trees on Cam Nelson's farm, allowing stock to wander off.
Southland farmers exhausted as recovery from storm grinds on
Rural Support Trust says fatigue is setting in for storm-hit farmers still relying on generators, as efforts shift from animal welfare to human well-being.
Invercargill local describes 'violent' storm
Tim Mackay says even lifelong residents were stunned by the intensity of Thursday's weather, which tore through Southland and Clutha.
Stories from the South Island storm
RNZ spoke to some of those affected by the latest wild weather in the South Island - here are their stories.
Mother and son killed as industrial heater sets bedroom alight
Neighbours heard explosions and yelling during the blaze that ripped through Kellyanne Kemble's home.
Gore district plan delayed until 2026
The plan was due in August, but has been delayed due to the volume and complexity of submissions.
'Delighted': Campbell on track to win Invercargill
Campbell says he will focus on problem of city's old burnt-out Briscoes building, and controlling rates rates.
Compliance issues surface at Southland water facilities
An annual report prepared for a district council meeting showed some drinking water plants had missed the mark.
Which Southland mayor spent the most this term?
Total spending for Southland's mayors during the current term has topped more than $192,000 - not including one of the region's largest councils.
School refuses to say why principal has been on leave for months
The principal of Dunedin's Columba College has been on leave since 30 July.
Flooding blocks South Island highway
NZTA said SH90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi was closed and other roads may be down to one lane.
'Bitter night' - Cold snap hits South Island
The second month of spring began with a "bitter night" in the south as "freezing conditions" descended across the island - and it's just the start. Video
