Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
Strange had told an associate that he expressed a desire to offend against a young child, as he…
Two climbers die on attempt to climb ‘bucket list’ Fiordland peak
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from the north buttress of Sabre Peak in Fiordland National…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…
Punctured lung, severed tendon among injuries in Southland clean up
A man has fallen 4m, puncturing a lung, smashing his rib cage and suffering serious internal bleeding while…
Southland’s waters warming faster than most
Waters are warming in Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats. Details of…
Rio Tinto to spend $50m on toxic waste plant at Tiwai Point smelter
“Our new facility at Tiwai Point means this processing will now take place in New Zealand, reducing the…
Hardship rising in the South
Social service providers working with Southland’s most vulnerable have said there’s been a concerning uptick in people doing…
Helicopters battle multiple fires raging at both ends of the country
Helicopters are assisting firefighters in battling uncontained blazes in the far North Island and the lower South Island…
Helicopters battle multiple fires raging across Southland and Otago
Helicopters are assisting firefighters in battling several uncontained blazes across the lower South Island this afternoon – whipped…
Investigation finds ACC counsellor who answered client’s sex work ad breached code of conduct
“There are systematic changes that need to go on.” Addison declined to comment on the investigation outcome. Initially,…
“I Need to Own My Worth”
Lucy Liu is not in Los Angeles much these days, but she’s trying to take advantage of a…
Aurora Australis lights up Southland and Otago skies in vivid display
Leeana Ferguson took her two young daughters to see the stunning display. Photo / Leeana Ferguson An aurora…