Southland
Bluff oyster festival risks alcohol license over preference for glass
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes over glass beverages. Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush'
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to every show since he was five -… Audio
Hunters donate venison to needy families in Southland
Foodbanks in Southland are having kilos of venison delivered for free, along with recipes suggesting how to cook it.
Joy as missing, high-fiving cat found after 4-year search
Torria Cummings never gave up hope of finding Ceasar.
Fiordland great white footage a 'shock' to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera set up to record footage of fish species in Fiordland and snapping at a bait pot. Audio
Farmer's edible bale netting gets overseas attention
Since Grant Lightfoot shared his story on Country Life last week, he's received dozens of calls and even more emails from farmers interested in his product.
Council accused of 'unsafe and rushed decision making' over power lines
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri's MP.
Ex-councillor's gorse-covered section fails 8 inspections in council battle
The Invercargill woman's gorse-covered section has failed eight out of 10 inspections.
Farmer rapt with edible bale netting
Plastic free paddocks have become a reality thanks to Grant Lightfoot. The Orepuke deer farmer, who invented a non-polluting baleage wrap that animals can eat, has just received his first shipment of… Audio
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
The Southern Charity Hospital is open and an important volunteer has stepped in to help, there is tension between Invercargill City Council staff and Invercargill's Mayor, and the New Zealand Track… Audio
Highlanders v Blues: what you need to know
WATCH: team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin. Video
Farmers turn weed into wellness products
Hemp grows beside wheat, barley and peas at Blair and Jody Drysdale's farm in northern Southland. The seeds are pressed in the farmyard and made into nutritional oil and skincare cream, that the… Audio
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.
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
A new 'three-strikes' system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
One person dead after ute rolls on Southland highway
Emergency services were called around 8.35pm after a ute rolled between McManus Road and Quarry Hills Fortification Road.
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
Threatening email sent to several schools in Southland
Police will be patrolling the grounds of schools on Thursday.
Gravel road debate: Council to further delay decision
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government. Audio
Army major completes elusive 'triple crown' of swimming
David Edgar is the 11th person to do it, after he swam the Foveaux Strait at the weekend. Audio
