Southland
Cruise ship grounding prompts talks on safety and bylaws
RealNZ-operated Fiordland Navigator ran aground with 67 crew and passengers who were forced to evacuate last month.
Erosion happened 'very, very quickly' - resident
The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week - king tides and more rain are forecast for the weekend.
Worried Bluecliffs residents want to stay as properties threatened
Southland residents are worried their homes and baches at a small beach community will be swept into the Waiau River as swift waters claw into the banks.
Future of Bluecliffs homes in doubt: 'No-one's ever taken on Mother Nature and won'
A short-term fix is on the cards, but "we need to be realistic about what the future holds", mayor says. Audio
Local state of emergency declared in Southland community
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion of the banks at Bluecliffs township and landfill, with two properties "significantly impacted". Audio
Heavy rain warnings for Fiordland, gusts for Southland
MetService has issued an orange rain warning for Fiordland.
'I'm going to object every time': Councillor rejects use of te reo
An Invercargill city councillor publicly derided the use of te reo Māori in names after a misunderstanding.
Possible sighting of thought-to-be-extinct bird in Southland
A recent possible sighting has renewed hopes the bird is still alive - and it's been reported near previous suspected sightings. Audio
Person in critical condition after vehicle-pedestrian crash
A person has been left in critical condition after a crash between a vehicle and pedestrian on State Highway 6 in Southland.
Cruise ship which ran aground back in service after less than a week
The Fiordland Navigator ran aground near Crooked Arm in Doubtful Sound last Wednesday.
'True gentleman': Medical condition claims young firefighter
Wallacetown volunteer firefighters called to a medical event were devastated to find it was one of their own - 20-year-old Bryant McKenzie - who had died in his sleep.
DOC to launch internal safety investigation into child's death in creek
The 10-year-old girl was on holiday with her Australian family when she fell into the fast-flowing Marian Creek on Thursday morning.
Fonterra to install its first electrode boiler at Edendale plant
The Southland site is next in line to have one of its coal boilers switched out for a renewable energy alternative.
Girl's death in Fiordland creek 'heartbreaking' - Southland mayor
Rob Scott said it was too soon to say whether there needed to be an investigation into the state of the Marian Lake track. Audio
Ship that ran aground in Doubtful Sound was investigated in 2006
The Fiordland Navigator became stranded on rocks in Doubtful Sound shortly after 6pm on Wednesday.
Girl, 10, dead after being swept away in Fiordland creek
The girl was with family on holiday from Australia and despite being found shortly after falling into the creek, could not be revived, police say.
Mayday call made after tourist cruise ship runs aground in Fiordland
Almost 70 people were onboard when the Fiordland Navigator ran aground in Doubtful Sound.
Southland council says more funding needed for flood protection
The region is grappling with ageing infrastructure and more frequent extreme weather.
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
The Invercargill City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today led by Acting Mayor Tom Campbell. Audio
Invercargill bar manager in $48k cigarette theft 'highly trusted'
The woman who had worked at the bar for 20 years was so trusted she was not audited, a court has heard.