Southland train enthusiasts are full steam ahead to bring the F150 Locomotive back.

Train enthusiasts on mission to restore 19th century locomotive

The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.

Sunday 7:01pm

2:33

Sir Tim Shadbolt died on January 8 at the age of 78.

'The ultimate people person': Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered

Family, friends and political figures gathered in Invercargill on Friday to commemorate a life which included social activism, long stints at council and even work as a concrete contractor

Fri, Jan 16

4:31

The Chevrolet Corvette, valued at around $160,000, was seized and impounded for 28 days.

Driver in $160k sports car clocked speeding at four times the limit

Police said it received multiple calls from members of the public on December 24, reporting a black sports car being driven at extreme speeds in Southland.

Wed, Jan 14

A feral cat caught on camera.

Feral cats in the crosshairs of burgeoning new technology

With wild felines now added to NZ's most unwanted list, high-tech inventions are being developed to help address the issue.

Sat, Jan 10

Tributes flow for the charismatic former mayor, whose humour, heart and bold ideas helped shape the southern city for more than three decades. 

Sir Tim Shadbolt's Invercargill funeral service details announced

A public service to celebrate the life of Sir Tim will be held next Friday.

Sat, Jan 10

Sir Tim Shadbolt died aged 78 on Thursday.

Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as Invercargill mourns long‑serving mayor

Tributes flow for the charismatic former Invercargill mayor, whose humour, heart and bold ideas helped shape the southern city for more than three decades.

Fri, Jan 9

Sir Tim Shadbolt.

'Our hearts are broken': Sir Tim Shadbolt dies, aged 78

As an activist, author, and mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt was a larger-than-life figure who helped shape New Zealand’s political and cultural landscape.

Thu, Jan 8

A headstone missing a brass plaque at the St John Cemetery in Invercargill.

Arrest after Invercargill war veteran plaques stolen: 'Particularly low act'

Nine plaques were taken between October 28 and November 22.

Wed, Jan 7

December 2025
Rainy weather (file image).

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

December 30, 2025

Lightning on a cloudy night.

Weather: Saturday soaking in the South

MetService has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several parts of the South Island.

December 27, 2025

Police breath testing (file image).

Woman allegedly drove at four times legal limit after hen's party

A member of the public alerted police after sighting a vehicle repeatedly crossing the centre line heading from Gore to Te Anau on Sunday.

December 22, 2025

Operation Diablo targeted organised crime, including gang-related drug offending.

Southland operation leads to arrests, drugs and firearm seizures

Eight people were arrested as police carried out 12 searches at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill.

December 22, 2025

Emergency services at the scene.

Pair arrested after Gore shooting injures two people

Police said the men, aged 36 and 54, were arrested in Invercargill yesterday.

December 19, 2025

Emergency services at the scene.

Manhunt after two people shot in Gore

Police were called to a house in the town after reports of gunshots.

December 18, 2025

Search and rescue have recovered the bodies of two people from the Fiordland National Park.

Two climbers die on attempt to climb 'bucket list' Fiordland peak

"This is a result nobody wanted, and our thoughts are with their families," says Alun Griffiths.

December 15, 2025

MetService said an active front preceded by strong moist northerlies moves across the South Island on Monday followed by showery westerlies.

Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island

Multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches have been issued for Monday.

December 14, 2025

Worksafe cautioned against taking on unqualified chainsaw work.

Punctured lung, severed tendon among injuries in Southland clean up

Worksafe is advising Southland farmers to put safety first following a spike in risky handling of wind-damaged trees.

December 11, 2025

Ulva Island.

Southland's waters warming faster than most

Sea surface temperatures were increasing about 34% faster in New Zealand than the global average, according to an Environment Southland report.

December 6, 2025

Splash Palace has seen a bump in the number of code browns this year.

Code browns strike again at Splash Palace in Invercargill

Council-run aquatic centre has suffered a bump in the number of code browns this year.

December 4, 2025

A large macrocarpa tree fell onto Elles Rd on 23 October, sparking safety concerns.

'Would have been a death': Invercargill macrocarpas fate sealed

A large macrocarpa tree fell onto Elles Rd on 23 October, sparking safety concerns.

December 3, 2025

Trucks belonging to Christchurch company Treetech were damaged by fire at Invercargill's Queens Park early on Wednesday morning.

Suspicious fire engulfs multiple aborist trucks in Invercargill

The trucks belonged to Christchurch company Treetech, which was assisting with storm recovery at Queens Park.

December 3, 2025

The car ran over spikes on State Highway 6, south of Winton, near the intersection with McKenzie Rd about 6pm, and crashed into a water table shortly after.

Driver crashes while fleeing police in Invercargill

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.

December 3, 2025

St Johns Cemetery, Invercargill.

Burial plaques of war veterans among Invercargill cemetery thefts

Police said the plaques were stolen from St Johns Cemetery between October 28 and November 22.

December 1, 2025

November 2025
Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.

ACT MP challenges liquor licensing trusts - but is there demand?

Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.

November 30, 2025

Plunged in poverty: Hardship rising in the South

Plunged in poverty: Hardship rising in the South

Food distributions jumping at local schools, severe weather displacing rough sleepers, and a stretched middle class were just some of the issues at play.

November 29, 2025