Latest from South Island

Helicopter company heading to trial over pilot’s death

Charges were laid in October 2022, following the death of pilot Dan Harrison.

Pub licence suspended after serving drinks to a man who later died in a crash

The patron had drunk three pints of beer and five shots before driving.

US pop queen Pink revels in Kiwi oddities ahead of sell-out show

Star's tickled pink over Kiwi chocolate bars and other sights.

No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow jailed for life

David Benbow's ex-partner told him she 'despises' him as he's jailed for life.

Fleeing drink-driver pleads guilty to manslaughter

The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.

Destruction of dog on hold after owners say they will appeal

Friends were out walking four dogs when two started fighting, then a third dog attacked.

Temperatures set to plummet in the South Island

Temperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.

New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'

The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.

Pink fans book out city; $1000 a night for Airbnb properties

Fans line up for American singer's gig.

'I have lived with the shame': Women tricked into porn by Kiwi stand up in court

Christchurch sex trafficker now faces life in American prison.

Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected

A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.

'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance

Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.

Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue

A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.

'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toilets

David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.

'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives

Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.

The lonely side-effect of rare disease

The doctors gave baby Claire six to 12 months to live, but she died two weeks later.

Don't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacular

A nostalgic night with 90s power bands Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls in Chch.

Ngāi Tahu stalwart remembered as a 'nice and good man'

Charlie Croft is remembered at memorial service at Tūtehuarewa Marae.