A deer management project jointly developed by the Department of Conservation, Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) and the Game Animal Council is about to get underway in Fiordland National Park. Designed to supplement existing management programmes, such as that annually undertaken by the FWF, this n

The Aspiring Highways team, working for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, will begin rock stabilisation work on the Nevis Bluff, SH6, next week. As part of the agency’s ongoing safety and monitoring of the rock face, an increase in movement of one large rock mass, has recently been identified. Robert

One of New Zealand’s major events has been forced to cancel for the second time in two years. Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow, which was first held in 1988, traditionally attracts some 55,000 people over three days and injects more than $40million into the Southern Lakes regional economy.

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found more locations with elevated levels of toxic algae. The latest locations are the Waikaia River at Waikaia, the Mataura River at Mataura Island Bridge and the Whitestone River downstream from Manapouri-Hillside. River users and animals should avoid

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will update media at 11am today. Read about Red Traffic Light here  More Here The nine cases in Nelson yesterday have been confirmed as the Omicron variant, Ardern said. Another household member has since tested positi

Southland artist Trudy Burdon is excited to be working alongside ILT. ILT has commissioned Trudy to provide prints of her work for 68 rooms in ILT’s new landmark hotel, The Langlands, which is scheduled for completion in 2022. “As a born and bred Southlander, it’s a fantastic feeling to be involved

The Invercargill Bluff trail opens up a whole new way to experience a special part of the Southland region featuring fantastic scenery and history. The trail – completed in October 2021 – is a new addition to Southland’s recreational trail network and is part of the 3000km Te Araroa Trail that stret

Eight lucky Lotto players around the country will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $125,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning First Division tickets were sold at the following stores: Store  Location  MyLotto Whangarei My Pharmacy Papamoa