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Inexperienced boatie who’d been drinking grounds boat – skipper fined

The boatie's inexperienced friend grounded the vessel after its speed was increased to an unsafe level, Maritime NZ said.

Southland •Fri, Mar 31

Polar blast set to strike South Island, heavy snow possible

Temperatures around the deep south are set to plummet too as a brisk reminder that winter is approaching.

Dunedin And Otago •Mon, Mar 27

Sir Tim Shadbolt in hospital for 'short respite care'

Partner Asha Dutt said Sir Tim would be receiving respite care for just a few days, following an earlier hospital stay.

Southland •Mon, Mar 27

'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored

Hot and dry summers had been the norm in recent years, raising questions about what the future holds.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 26

Construction begins on new, more accurate GPS system in Southland

The trans-Tasman collaboration will see global positioning improved to within just a few centimetres.

Southland •Sun, Mar 26

Possible tornado as wild weather strikes South Island

MetService is warning of heavy rain and strong wind across several regions.

Weather News •Tue, Mar 21

Union says unskilled migrants at meat works, demands industry probe

The union is calling for an investigation into whether the qualifications and experience of migrant workers at Alliance Group's Lorneville plant near Invercargill have been fabricated.

Employment •Mon, Mar 20

Heavy rain, severe gales for much of South Island into Wednesday

Heavy rain and severe gales are possible for large parts of the South Island from late today through to Wednesday.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 19

More heavy rain, strong winds on the way for South Island

Heavy rain and strong northwest winds are expected to hit overnight Sunday and during Monday.

Weather News •Sat, Mar 18

Weather watches issued for much of the South Island

Heavy rain warnings at orange have been issued for Westland and Fiordland.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 12

Queenstown bank ram-raided in front of stunned bystanders

A man has been arrested following a long police chase down State Highway 6, where the car was eventually spiked south of Kingston.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Mar 11

Teenage boy among 2 arrested after Southland aggravated robbery

Two firearms, ammunition, cannabis, and alleged stolen property were seized by police in Mataura.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Mar 11

Health Minister orders advert featuring her to be taken down

Ayesha Verrall was featured in a February Te Whatu Ora newsletter profile piece.

Health •Fri, Mar 10

Invercargill palm kernel storage facility fire contained

Three fire trucks remained at the location overnight to monitor the area.

Southland •Fri, Mar 10

Palm kernel storage facility on fire in Invercargill

Lake Road has been closed by police as firefighters tackle the inferno.

Southland •Thu, Mar 9

'Totally inappropriate' - MPs condemn Invercargill mayor's n-word use

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the n-word had been "soul-destroying" for many in the past and that Nobby Clark's use was "totally inappropriate".

Politics •Thu, Mar 9