Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday, January 9.
New Zealand
Wed, Feb 18
Between January and October 2023, Fiordland Cruises took crayfish valued at up to $244,500 and served them to paying guests onboard for lunch.
Business
Thu, Feb 12
Donald Woodford died after after he tried, without success, to return explosives to the store he bought them from and police.
Mon, Feb 9
Locals say KiwiRail's most struck rail bridge is likely to remain a problem, despite new signage to warn of the 2.39m gap.
Thu, Feb 5
"There are quite simply too many crashes happening on our roads, and the consequences can be devastating," police said.
Sun, Feb 1
Crews from as far as Invercargill joined local brigades after the blaze at the 10-room home was reported around 11.15pm on Saturday.
The uninsured man faced a bill from the council to repair the road – but locals stepped in to offer transport, money and even a replacement car.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Jan 28
Kevin John Singh Belling, 62, was last seen and spoken to at his place of business in Motu Rimu, Southland, on January 9.
Fri, Jan 23
The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.
Sun, Jan 18
Family, friends and political figures gathered in Invercargill on Friday to commemorate a life which included social activism, long stints at council and even work as a concrete contractor
Fri, Jan 16
Police said it received multiple calls from members of the public on December 24, reporting a black sports car being driven at extreme speeds in Southland.
Wed, Jan 14
With wild felines now added to NZ's most unwanted list, high-tech inventions are being developed to help address the issue.
Environment
Sat, Jan 10
Tributes flow for the charismatic former Invercargill mayor, whose humour, heart and bold ideas helped shape the southern city for more than three decades.
Fri, Jan 9
As an activist, author, and mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt was a larger-than-life figure who helped shape New Zealand’s political and cultural landscape.
Thu, Jan 8
Nine plaques were taken between October 28 and November 22.
Wed, Jan 7
A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
December 30, 2025
A member of the public alerted police after sighting a vehicle repeatedly crossing the centre line heading from Gore to Te Anau on Sunday.
December 22, 2025
Eight people were arrested as police carried out 12 searches at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill.
Police said the men, aged 36 and 54, were arrested in Invercargill yesterday.
December 19, 2025
Police were called to a house in the town after reports of gunshots.
December 18, 2025
"This is a result nobody wanted, and our thoughts are with their families," says Alun Griffiths.
December 15, 2025
Multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches have been issued for Monday.
December 14, 2025
Worksafe is advising Southland farmers to put safety first following a spike in risky handling of wind-damaged trees.
December 11, 2025
Sea surface temperatures were increasing about 34% faster in New Zealand than the global average, according to an Environment Southland report.
December 6, 2025
Council-run aquatic centre has suffered a bump in the number of code browns this year.
December 4, 2025
