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A 47-year-old Southland fisherman died after being swept into rough seas at Slope Point and hitting his head on rocks, a coroner has found. Stanley Chung-Chi Tsoi was fishing with a friend from rocks at the Catlins location on the afternoon of 3 October 2023 when a large wave struck

A mix of state highway renewals, district road closures, and council infrastructure works are underway across Southland this week. Here's what motorists need to know. Invercargill The major disruption for city drivers remains SH6 North Road at Waikiwi, where northbound lanes between Ruru Street and West Plains Road

A London-listed energy company has agreed to buy established oil and gas operations in Taranaki, in a deal Resources Minister Shane Jones says shows growing international confidence in New Zealand's petroleum sector. Sunda Energy announced today it will purchase Matahio Energy's New Zealand assets, including the

South Island farmers will get more freedom to diversify their operations under new regulations for Crown pastoral land announced by the government. Land Information Minister Chris Penk and South Island Minister James Meager said the changes would allow pastoral lease holders to add activities like horticulture, beekeeping, tourism and hospitality

Dairy giant Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new chief executive, taking over from Miles Hurrell in May 2026. Allen, who has worked at the cooperative for 16 years since joining as a graduate in 2008, currently serves as President Global Ingredients where he oversees the company's

A 17-year-old has been arrested following a series of burglaries and fuel thefts across Southland that netted hundreds of litres of diesel and petrol. Latest News Loading... Police arrested the youth after executing a search warrant at an Invercargill property, following overnight thefts on Tuesday 7 April that targeted rural

Stewart Island could have its long-awaited solar farm operational by Christmas, with construction potentially starting as early as June, officials say. The island's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for electricity and are facing steep price increases due to Middle East conflicts driving up fuel costs. Southland

A Gore-district farming family has been named the Southland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for transforming two neighbouring properties into a thriving, diversified operation. Tony and Michelle Roberts, alongside daughter Kate Roberts and her partner Mark Lieshout of Top Deck Trading, have built the combined 269ha