The hunter missing on Stewart Island since Monday has been found.

A search is underway for an overdue hunter on Stewart Island

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to address the COVID-19 alert level within the hour.

Hereford conference attendees to self-isolate.

Southland's pools and libraries to close from end of today.

An Alert Level system has been introduced for COVID-19 response.

NZ's borders to close to non-residents and non-citizens at midnight.

Southland's three councils will no longer work together on recycling.

A COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Invercargill, bringing NZ's total number of cases to 20.

Milford Road to reopen to all traffic from Thursday.

A $12.1b COVID-19 support plan has been released. Read full details of what's available.

A moose has been spotted in the Fiordland National Park - considered the first credible sighting in decades.

The lucky winner of our Beauty & Beyond Valentine's Day competition has been drawn. Click here to see who it is.

Southland to remain in State of Emergency until next week.

Mataura residents are returning home.

Some bright news on an otherwise bleak Southland day, our win button is back! Win a chance to pamper yourself and a loved one for Valentine's Day.

Two bridges over the Makarewa River may soon be closed due to rising river levels. Plan your journey accordingly.

Wyndham residents instructed: EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY

Residents in low-lying areas of Gore and Mataura instructed to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY; Riversdale and Wyndham told to prepare

East Gore residents are being warned to prepare for evacuation as modelling shows the Mataura River may peak tomorrow at levels higher than the 1999 floods.