Latest fromSouth Island

12 fire crews battle house blaze in Queenstown
Helicopters were earlier placed on standby.

'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wife
Jirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.

‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.

Selwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery begins
Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.

'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music station
iHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Fox makes strong start, Scheffler dances with breaking 60
Fox made four birdies and a bogey on the front nine.

Slip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents flee
The slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.

Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding
Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.

On The Up: Christchurch builders rally to support St John with charity house project
Around 30 companies are supporting the charity project.

Media Insider: Shortland St's new Casualty; RNZ show's gender trouble; Polkinghorne in a book
Plus TVNZ's new Europe correspondent revealed.

Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded
Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.

Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home
Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.

'Incredible savings': Qantas launches flash sale for NZ travellers
The sale lasts 48 hours and has already started.

'We are here to help': ASB offers relief measures for weather-hit customers
Bank says it will pause home loan repayments for up to three months.

Aerial photos reveal extent of Selwyn flooding as state of emergency continues
Christchurch Airport recorded over 80mm of rain in 24 hours.

Indian Panthers suspended for remainder of NBL season amid pay allegations
It comes after a turbulent tenure off the court since announcing they would join the NBL.

Watch: Mark Mitchell announces Christchurch under state of emergency after flooding
Torrential rain has also triggered a state of emergency in Canterbury's Selwyn District.

King Charles shares moving personal cancer message
He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening.

Richie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadium
Naming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.

'Fortunate to be safe': Woman and children rescued from car 'engulfed' by flooding
Firefighters rescued a woman and two kids trapped in floodwaters in Canterbury.