Steve Canny
First electric hydrofoiling ferry to operate on Lake Manapouri
New Zealand's first electric hydro-foiling ferry will soon be gracing the waters of Lake Manapouri Audio
Retailers: "Give us more detail on how to operate"
Retailers are looking forward to getting shops open again - potentially next Thursday. Under the guidelines announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, larger retail stores and shopping malls will be… Audio
Vacant shops, falling sales challenge retail sector
Changing shopping habits and flat turnover in the retail sector is resulting in an increasing number of vacant shops. The most recent statistics from Retail NZ show turnover was sluggish in the second… Audio
Dark sky status to boost Stewart Island's economy
Locals hope the official recognition of their pristine night sky will encourage more tourists to visit in the winter off-season. Audio
Southlanders hopeful as Tiwai Point talks resume
Pacific Aluminum and Meridian Energy go back to the negotiating table this morning. Audio
Invercargill leaders urge govt to intervene in Tiwai talks
Invercargill business leaders and the city's mayor are urging the government to intervene in talks between New Zealand Aluminium Smelters and Meridian Energy. Audio
Bluff smelter up for sale
The Rio Tinto aluminium smelter in Bluff, which employs 750 people, is up for sale. Audio
Southland may not have seen the last of big oil investors
The economic development agency for Southland says it's confident the region hasn't seen the last of big oil investors willing to take a risk in the Great South basin. Audio
Invercargill to host junior world Cycling Champs
In an international coup, Invercargill has won the right to host the junior world Cycling Champs in 2012. Audio