A magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked the bottom of the South Island struck in a seismic environment poorly understood by scientists – but which poses a major tsunami hazard. The 2.43pm quake hit ...

Thousands of people gathered throughout the Southland Saturday as part of a nationwide series of "Hands Off!" demonstrations ...

March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) announces it will present the inaugural ACHIEVE Summit, a landmark event aimed at driving millions of dollars in regional ...

Drizzly weather Monday is expected to clear by Tuesday and mid-week, though light rain could be back by Thursday ...

Civil Defence says currently no land threat is expected. Residents of Southland and Fiordland should stay away from beach and marine areas as strong and unusual currents may present a danger.

Cameron Smith has secured the final spot in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final for Season 57, claiming the win in ...