Southland
Two arrested as police target illegal hunters in Southland
Operation Hawk, has been targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity.
Mayoral hopeful opens up on 'frosty' relationship with brother Nobby Clark
Andrew Clark will run for Invercargill mayor and is the brother of current mayor Nobby Clark.
Woman charged after driveway death of child
A three-year-old died in hospital after being hit by a reversing vehicle at a property in Gore on New Year's Day.
Invercargill mayoral candidates pitch back to basics approach
For the first time since the 1990s an incumbent was not standing for reelection, and instead ratepayers have eight candidates to chose from. Audio
Rates rises costing some a warm, dry home and good food
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council. Audio
Rates, debt hot topics as mayor, challenger square off in Gore
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Audio
A High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office, despite past events landing him in both the headlines and court.
Warnings of ecological crisis from wilding conifers
Southland officials are warning the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis for the region.
Mayoral hopeful's website condemned as 'horrendous'
A candidate's has been slammed by fellow local politicians after his website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content.
'Planning key' to getting winter grazing right
Over the winter months many farmers rely on intensively grazing stock on high nutrition crops to make the most of limited feed, however, this can lead to environmental challenges and even animal… Audio
Man runs for mayor in two regions under two different names
Andrew Clark is going by two names and some rivals question his motives. Audio
Nobby Clark not impressed by brother's mayoral bid
The Invercargill mayor is not backing his brother's attempt to take over his job when he finishes up this election.
Mongrel Mob members found guilty of Southland violent crimes
Six members and prospects of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have been found guilty of serious assaults and kidnapping.
Mayoral candidate berates CEO, brags about sporting accomplishments
A Southland mayoral hopeful took shots at a council chief executive during a fiery public speech.
Southland lagoon at risk of ecological tipping point, warns DOC
An ecologically significant Southland lagoon that has been plagued by algal blooms could be at a tipping point.
At-risk prisoners still being placed in dry cells, despite warnings
Corrections has continued locking suicidal Invercargill prisoners in rooms with no toilet or drinking water, despite being reprimanded for the practice six years ago. Audio
'Never, ever, ever': Boardroom blowout at Southland licensing trust
Claims of bullying, dysfunction and underhanded moves mark a tense pre-election moment at the Gore-based licensing trust.
Gore's brown trout statue defaced in protest
Fishy business: The statue and welcome sign to the town were defaced in an attempt to highlight issues with Gore's drinking water.
Former Southland mayor throws hat in the ring, again
Gary Tong has backtracked on earlier comments he would 'definitely not' stand this election.
Businessman killed on fishing trip remembered
Rick Murrell was a much-loved figure in the Southland community, who was larger-than-life, quick witted, and "a character that everyone admired and enjoyed being around".
