Business
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.
Latest from Southland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
How Southland backed a future All Black when others passed
He rose from Southland club rugby to the All Blacks in two years.
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?'
'We stay risk‑on': BlackRock doubles down despite Middle East flare‑up
Peter Nathan joins Comvita’s board after 14 years helping build a2 Milk’s success.
'Strategic step': Mercury backs major Southland data centre build
Mercury has bought a 12.7% stake in Datagrid NZ for US$30m.
'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.
Serious crash closes Southland highway, diversions in place
The collision happened on State Highway 99 near Wallacetown.
Scientists study unusual Fiordland quake but say Alpine Fault risk unchanged
Scientists say the quake is too distant to affect the Alpine Fault’s risk.
The small NZ art gallery where Sir Sam Neill's legacy will live on
The actor quietly donated artworks to Gore's Eastern Southland Gallery over several years.
'Brotherhood and guts': Napier coach on outmuscling Australia's elite
Napier Boys' beat Rotorua Boys' 33-7, ending the champs' 18-match streak.
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.
Ninety kākāpō, including new chicks, to be vaccinated against bird flu
DoC is vaccinating about 70 kākāpō on Whenua Hou before seabirds return.
'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.
Quake magnitude downgraded to 5.9, tsunami evacuations called off
Strong and unusual currents can still be expected along the West Coast.
Tsunami Activity – Cancelled
The National Advisory issued following the 5.9 earthquake near 40 km north of Te Anau has been Cancelled.
Southland mum’s gutsy climb from gumboots to Ironman
Liz Gill has lost 30kg and rebuilt her health to chase an Ironman dream.
'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.
Otago shifts to recovery as red rain warning threatens Canterbury rivers
The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.
'The scale of five City Rail Links': Push for $30b data centre expansion
Govt agency says data centres will bring jobs and growth. A sceptic says it's 'nuts'.
Tom Slee wins Young Farmer of the Year
Tom Slee becomes his family’s third Young Farmer of the Year winner.
Waitaki District Mayor reveals extent of damage in the flood-hit region | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Mel Tavendale explains which regions were hit the hardest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
‘Stay home’: Dunedin on alert as heavy rain arrives earlier than expected
MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.
Heavy snow warning as 'significant front' brings freezing temps, rain and gales
Road snowfall alerts include SH1 near Dunedin and key alpine passes.
Southland farming couple named 2026 national sustainability ambassadors
Judges say the couple's journey from sharemilking to farm ownership offers hope to others.
Mother alleges hospital failures after death of twin and injury to surviving baby
The mother was carrying high-risk identical twins sharing a single placenta.
How to do Queenstown and Milford Sound in absolute style
Elevate your NZ experience: Accessible luxury on the South Island.
21yo man jailed for killing best mate after night of drinking
Aaron Templeton, 21, filmed Snapchat videos about avoiding police before the crash.
'Still working on it': Datagrid chief on $5b Southland 'AI factory' project delay
Three big hurdles remain.
Frank Film – South Island Stories Episode 6: Waitaha River in the Balance
The Waitaha river hydro scheme, its supporters say, will bring energy resilience to the West Coast. But is it worth draining one of the world’s last remaining wild rivers for?
'A lot can happen in five minutes': Assaults on frontline staff rising across Northland
Ambulance worker’s gun threat sparks call for tougher protection laws.