The evacuation of 195 tourists from Milford Sound has been put on hold until tomorrow due to weather conditions

Approximately 100 people on walking tracks around the Fiordland area are currently being evacuated as helicopter pilots get a break in the weather

Slip damages Howden Hut on Routeburn Track. 22 people awaiting rescue.

Emergency Management Southland have declared a state of emergency for the Fiordland Community Board area

382 people are currently stranded in Milford Sound due to flooding, with heavy rain expected to continue into tomorrow

Stuck for school lunchbox ideas? Check out Jan Bilton's suggestions in the Cook section.

Demolition has finally started in Invercargill to make way for the $200 million dollar CBD development

A Restricted Fire Season for the Southern District will come into force at 8am this Saturday

Emergency services are responding to a crash between two trucks on the Lumsden Dipton Highway

Invercargill's stalled inner city demolition is set to begin following today's High Court hearing.

Fire crews are responding to reports of a car on fire inside the Homer Tunnel along the Milford Road.

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Invercargill this afternoon.

A series of severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of the lower South Island tomorrow.

A section of West Plains Road in Waikiwi is closed following a collision between a train and vehicle this morning.

Southland District Mayor Gary Tong is recovering following a massive heart attack.

The winners of our competition for tickets to see Zirka Circus in Invercargill have been drawn!

The Zirka Circus has opened its Invercargill season and we have THREE double passes to be won by lucky users of The Southland App. Click the WIN button for more details.

Wondering what to do with your Christmas leftovers? Check out Jan Bilton's great ideas in our recipes section.

We've drawn the winners of all of the wonderful gifts under our Christmas tree. Check out who's won & how the participating businesses can help you with your Christmas gift list. 'Appy Christmas Southland & thanks to all who entered.

A car has crashed into a women's clothing store in Invercargill this afternoon.