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Earthquake sequence unique to Canterbury
Canterbury's unique geological setting has led scientists to believe the earthquake sequence it has experienced could likely not happen anywhere else in the world.

Milford's delight for the senses
For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.

Man remanded after car stolen with baby in back
A 31-year-old man accused of stealing a car with a baby in the back and later pulling over and leaving the child on the side of the road has been remanded in custody on six charges.

Man allegedly steals car with baby inside
A hitch-hiker who allegedly stole a car before he noticed a baby sleeping in the back seat then decided to abandon it on the side of the road, police say.

Earthquake rattles Southland residents
A moderately strong earthquake rattled Southland residents early today.

English to give up Clutha seat
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a list candidate.

Breast cancer-screening services relinquished
An "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.

South Island tramping: Misled by satellite
Tramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.

New Zealand: Ice-age odyssey
A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.

Ear-biting suspect sought by police
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to find a man accused of biting off part of his flatmate's ear.

Southland police hunt man over serious assault
Police in Southland are appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in relation to a serious assault.

Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election
After 21 years, Southland Mayor Frana Cardno will not seek re-election in October.

Apology from hospital over patient death
A senior Southland Hospital staff member has apologised for errors which she said may have contributed to the death of a patient two years ago.

Fiordland: Where history speaks
John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.

Barefoot Routeburn walker wears 'soles off his feet'
A 63-year-old Queenstown man who "liked walking in bare feet'' was taken to Southland Hospital for treatment last week after "wearing the soles off his feet" on the Routeburn Track.

Fiordland: Now and then
Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

John Roughan: Perfect chance to can Tiwai
My heart sank at the news the Govt is taking over negotiations on the price of power supplied to Southland's aluminium smelter and will subsidise that relic of "regional development".