Latest from South Island

‘Give back our walking frames’: Hospitals' plea as equipment runs low

Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals have offered a "no questions asked" return scheme.

Kākāpō to live on the mainland, first time in 40 years

The move of four male kākāpō aims to safeguard the future of the vulnerable birds.

Missing real estate agent: Colleagues helping with search as concerns mount

Police are appealing for information regarding the disappearance.

Suicide prevention service to double its services

Dunedin organisation providing life-saving care prepares to more than double its services.

‘Help us find my beloved wife’: Husband’s plea as fears rise for missing real estate agent

Police are appealing for information regarding a missing Christchurch real estate agent.

'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the family

Ageing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.

‘Heavy-handed’: Police apologise after serving of safety order

Man left bloodied, shaken after officers detained him for a police safety order.

'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line

Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.

Police spike car, arrest two after seven-hour dangerous driving incident

Officers initially lost the offenders around 5pm before finding them again after midnight.

'Outrageous what they charge': Customers fume at prices for half-open ski slopes

Cardrona is in hot water with its loyal customers after a nightmare school holiday run.

Cybertruck shows its stuff near Wanaka

The truck was being tested on the Pisa Range, near Wanaka.

Female sex offender to be released from prison

Sex offender to pursue their interest in writing after nearly seven years behind bars.

'Taught to fear': Gloriavale girls 'primed' from young age for life of domestic work, court says

Gloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.

Ice-swim tournament organisers reveal novice competitor airlifted to safety

Organisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.

One person dead after truck and car collide in Southland

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Woman and dog found after 20 hours missing near Greymouth

The family was 'ecstatic' when the woman and her dog were found this morning.

Two injured, one seriously after Christchurch motorway van collision

Police confirmed there have been no serious injuries.

Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison

Man who raped, murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail.