Southland
Meridian Energy puts planned green hydrogen facility on hold
Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay said the economics of producing green hydrogen at scale had become more challenging.
School bells swapped for wedding bells as teacher weds on campus
Wanting to give students a real wedding experience, teacher Christopher Wedderburn and his wife put their wedding outfits back on for a second celebration.
'Very disappointed': Board chair ousted at fiery meeting
People packed into the Winton Memorial Hall and bore witness to Colin Smith's final moments as chairperson.
Tiwai Point smelter agrees to further cut in energy use
The decision is aimed at helping to ease the country's energy supply constraints.
Person missing after boat capsizes on Catlins River
Police said reports of a boat capsizing in the river were made shortly before 11am.
'Consternation' at proposal for amalgamated councils
A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland's four councils could further distance the public from local politics.
Lachlan Jones inquest: Father wants son's death reinvestigated
As the inquest into the 3-year-old's death concludes, his parents have differing views of what should happen next.
Woman claims friend told her half-brother threw Lachlan Jones in pond
Hearing the news "made me sick" but prior experience with police stopped the woman from coming forward earlier, an inquest has heard.
Nobby Clark says sorry - again
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ticked off his second and final public apology.
3-year-old's death staged to look like accident, former detective says
A retired Florida crime scene investigator says she believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death. Audio
Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.
Trio killed in Riverton capsize named
Two others who were on the boat at the time of the capsize have been released from hospital.
Lachie Jones inquest: Dry drowning death 'unlikely'
The expert phase of Coroner Alexander Ho's inquest into the 3-year-old's death has begun in the Invercargill District Court.
Inquest into 3-year-old's death resumes
An inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones, found in Gore's sewage ponds, will enter its second phase in the Invercargill District Court this morning.
Riverton drownings 'heart-wrenching' - Coastguard
The boat capsized on the Riverton bar in calm conditions on Saturday, with the loss of three lives.
New evidence on son's death gives father confidence of answers
Lachie Jones' father, Paul Jones, said he would go into the second phase of the inquest into his son's death with more confidence after newly discovered messages came to light.
‘Never seen a car doing the speeds he was’: Police pull over teen driving at least 200km/h
The 18-year-old behind the wheel was also pulled over last week for going 30km/h above the 100km/h speed limit.
Controversial mayor backs partner defending councillor's conduct breach
Nobby Clark "admires" his partner supporting a Dunedin councillor facing censure for supposed anti-Māori remarks.
Southern museum build will push on despite budget concerns
Construction of Southland's new museum will plough on amid budget issues, but just how much extra it will cost remains a question for the future.
Mayor publicly apologises for breach of conduct
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has publicly apologised for repeatedly breaching the council's code of conduct.
