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Stewart Island airline gets $640k loan
Funding is intended to help protect Stewart Island's vital mainland link.
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To be Frank – Magpies skipper takes his legendary grandad’s advice
One of NZ's late, great rugby minds is having an influence on Hawke’s Bay's rise.
First XV rugby: Westlake win title thriller as St Andrew's stun Southland Boys
Westlake edged Rosmini, while St Andrew's stunned Southland in a thriller.
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
St Andrew’s College First XV chasing 35-year drought-breaker in South Island final
St Andrew’s College face Southland Boys’ High in a South Island First XV final tomorrow.
Person dies in hospital more than a week after Southland crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on August 10.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
New Zealand needs a long-term energy strategy, not more waiting
Norway's grid operator is doubling network investment this decade.
Person dies almost a month after Southland crash
A second person was seriously injured in the two-vehicle crash.
Datagrid pledges less water, generator use at Southland AI factory
Southland locals have heard new details about Datagrid's scaled-back AI factory.
Giant data centre breaks ground in Southland, as protestors stalk
A major milestone has been reached for a controversial mega-build.
Bridges not up to scratch, roads back to gravel – South Island counts cost of under-investment
South Island gets 11% of roading funds despite its economic clout, report says.
Public rescue person from house during Invercargill firefighters' strike
Eight of 17 incidents in the space of one hour occurred in areas affected by the strike.
'Unfortunate situation': Why NZ schools are banning Ooshies
Several schools across New Zealand have issued notices to parents about the toys.
'My son would still be here': Prison failed to act after an earlier death
Coroner Amelia Steel said known risk areas remain at Invercargill Prison.
'Kiwi DNA': Man killed by falling branch during DIY tree-felling attempt
Edwin Coulter was killed while felling a pine tree on his property in Invercargill.
'I know I've done wrong': Father's desperate plea for help to stop gambling
Gambler's mounting losses have left him unable to bring his wife and children back to NZ.
Morning power shortage warning as temps plunge below zero, frosts in 'winterless north'
Energy Minister Simeon Brown says electricity supply is tight this morning.
It started as free haircuts for the homeless. Now, there's groceries and massages too
Melissa Aitken's charity runs without external funding, relying on community support.
Serious crashes becoming 'too common', hospitalised NZ cyclist says after Games collision
The crash involved three riders during a full-speed training ride.
Southland 'AI factory' firm downsizes its cable ambitions, for now
AI 'export' plan more than halved, for now. A carrot is dangled to the Government.
Election 2026: Calls for political parties to back South Island as driver of NZ growth
All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have launched the election policy manifesto.
Seafood company fined $39k for illegally moving oysters and mussels
It moved 6720 oysters and 2000kg mussels into a protected zone.
Che Fu celebrates 25 years of Navigator with national tour
Tickets go on sale at 12pm on August 3.
Southland 'AI factory' boss, Mercury CEO on water, noise, power fears
Construction start date set as CEO responds to: 'Is Mercury selling power to itself?'
'I’m going to eat you ... I am part of Black Power': Siblings threatened at knifepoint
Calib Materoa had gone to the house looking for a man he believed owed him money.
Entire Comancheros MC gang chapter busted after seven-month police probe
A total of 29 people have been convicted after the drug ring was uncovered.
Survivor of prolific teacher paedophile encourages others to speak out
'Once a paedophile, always a paedophile,' he said after the fifth sentencing in 32 years.
'Do I stay or tap out?': Marcus Lush on air when violent quake rattles thousands in South Island
The quake sparked a tsunami warning from the National Emergency Management Agency.
'Someone I could trust': Man jailed for raping woman 20 years his junior
Michael Knight was sentenced to seven years and seven months in prison.