One MP, One Pint: Joseph Mooney’s journey from ‘traumatic’ teen years to parliament
The National backbencher and Southland MP on tragedy, triumph and whether he wants to be the new space…
Two people die in two-vehicle crash at Southland’s Isla Bank
Two people have died following a serious crash in the Southland rural community of Isla Bank earlier this…
‘Once-dominant’ gang taken off list on minister’s recommendation
A once-dominant South Island gang has been removed from the Gangs Act list after police deemed them to…
Two 16-year-olds arrested after Southland op shop ‘donation’ leads to cannabis, weapon and $4k cash haul
“Nothing unusual there. Donations are often left in that very spot for staff to sort through and tidy…
Southland councillors ignore Health NZ advice on alcohol trading hours
Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day,…
Water incident at Papatowai, Southland: 2 rescue helicopters called, 2 people flown to hospital
NZ Herald 3 Mar, 2026 05:36 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Southland Charity Hospital celebrates one year in operation
A charity hospital fulfilling a Southland man’s dying wish to provide equal healthcare for cancer patients has marked…
Kelly Slater on Kiwi surf, golf, and becoming a father again at 54
He’s arguably one of the greatest athletes to ever grace the planet. And surfing legend Kelly Slater could…
Drink driver, 20, who filmed his verbal cop abuse before fatal crash has admitted killing mate
Reading the summary of facts, Crown prosecutor Mike Brownlie outlined how Templeton, then 19 and on a restricted…
Have you seen Kevin? Police search Motu Rimu waterways for Southland man
NZ Herald 18 Feb, 2026 04:43 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Invercargill businessman missing for more than a month
A search is continuing into a businessman missing from the Invercargill area for more than a month. Kevin…
Disputes Tribunal rules on feud between Southland farmer after $14k bill for grazing in ‘barter’ deal
The bill $14,000 bill was based on one farmer’s assessment of how much weight each cattle had gained…