Southland State of Emergency Extended as Recovery Efforts ContinuePlanes, Trains And Trucks Deliver Power SuppliesThousands of kilometres of electricity lines and essential materials have arrived in the southern region to help restore power to parts of Southland and Otago. The deliveries are helping to replenish supplies that had run low

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have given the go-ahead for the Co-operative to sell its global Consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis for $4.22 billion, with 88.47% of the total farmer votes cast in support of the divestment. The final votes on the divestment were cast at

Watch the time lapse demolition of old museum. Watch our video from 2017 of the old museum.

Take a look at the extensive storm damage across Queens Park in Invercargill, captured by drone after the powerful Southland storm. This aerial footage shows fallen trees, broken branches, blocked pathways and large areas of the park affected by high winds. Invercargill City Council has confirmed Queens Park is still

Watch: Queens Park Hit Hard By Storm – Council Says Area Still UnsafeThe clean-up after last week’s storm has begun in Invercargill and Bluff, but the scale of damage continues to swell – with more trees reported to have fallen overnight. A state of emergency was declared for the Southland region

Southland’s recovery efforts continue following last week’s severe weather, with emergency services, utility crews and local councils working tirelessly to restore essential services and support affected communities. A state of emergency remains in place until at least Friday morning, as authorities urge residents to stay safe, conserve water

Invercargill’s newest crop of elected members have been officially welcomed to their roles at a swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Theatre. The 12 city councillors, led by new Mayor Tom Campbell, and members of the five-strong Bluff Community Board took part in the ceremony yesterday. A welcome from Reverend

Following the recent postponement of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland due to the State of Emergency facing the Southland region, Cycling Southland is pleased to announce that the 69th edition of this iconic event will now take place from 18–24 January 2026. The Tour of Southland committee has