Council-run aquatic centre has suffered a bump in the number of code browns this year.
New Zealand
Thursday 3:35pm
A large macrocarpa tree fell onto Elles Rd on 23 October, sparking safety concerns.
Wed, Dec 3
The trucks belonged to Christchurch company Treetech, which was assisting with storm recovery at Queens Park.
The car ran over spikes on State Highway 6, south of Winton about 6pm, and crashed into a water table on McKenzie Rd shortly after.
Crime and Justice
Police said the plaques were stolen from St Johns Cemetery between October 28 and November 22.
Mon, Dec 1
Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.
Health
Sun, Nov 30
Food distributions jumping at local schools, severe weather displacing rough sleepers, and a stretched middle class were just some of the issues at play.
Sat, Nov 29
A 35-year-old Dunedin man was due to appear in Gore District Court on December 17 charged with arson.
Thu, Nov 27
State highway closed and residents warned to stay indoors as firefighters and helicopters tackle multiple fires in Northland, Southland, and Otago.
Proposed changes to waste collection in the south have raised potential red flags with an advocacy group for blind citizens.
Faecal contaminations at Invercargill's swimming complex has passed 2024 figures with more than a month to spare.
Wed, Nov 26
A man in his 50s was lured from his home by a woman claiming to need help with a flat tyre on the night of November 15.
Mon, Nov 24
On October 23, severe weather hit the region, toppling trees, damaging properties and leaving thousands without power.
Southland has previously been described as reaching a "tipping point" with trees spreading aggressively through high country, farmland and conservation areas.
Environment
Sun, Nov 23
A woman knocked on the victim's door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help late on Saturday night, police say.
Mon, Nov 17
Western Southland area response manager Senior Sergeant Pete Graham said it is "disappointing" the men were fishing illegally.
Wed, Nov 5
Logging professionals are urging property owners to avoid doing the job alone and wait for help amid an influx of callouts.
Mon, Nov 3
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on October 23, which threw the region into a state of emergency.
Sat, Nov 1
In Queens Park, crews have spent the last few days clearing fallen trees that are blocking paths and making it unsafe for the public.
Thu, Oct 30
The country's most prominent cycling race was delayed due to the weather-related State of Emergency affecting Southland.
Sport
Wed, Oct 29
The 69th edition of the event had been scheduled to run from November 2 to 8.
Mon, Oct 27
Power, water and communications remain disrupted for thousands as crews race to restore services ahead of more severe weather.
Sun, Oct 26
Video from What's On Invers showed the impact of high winds in the southern city while another showed a tree narrowly missing a couple north of Dunedin.
Thu, Oct 23
Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.
Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.
Tue, Oct 21
