Latest from South Island

Concerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linked

The Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.

Overnight house blaze in Christchurch beach town labelled ‘suspicious’

The property was well-involved when fire crews arrived.

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says ‘n-word’ again, rationalises earlier use

Clark said it six times in a TV interview defending his saying it earlier this week.

‘We weren’t told’: Student battling meningococcal disease unaware of second vaccine

The student's mother said many may think they're safe from the illness, but they are not.

Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

Soggy start to the weekend as severe weather moves in

Much of New Zealand will wake up rain on Friday - but it's not all bad news.

Lightning strikes over South Island as rain drenches coast

MetService lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for Westland and part of Fiordland.

Christchurch high school warns students of sex offender in Linwood community

Principal urges parents to talk to their children about safety.

John MacDonald: Median barriers - I’m with Greg Murphy on this one

OPINION: 'If money was no object - I’d have median barriers on pretty much every road.'

Police plea for information on Wānaka mountain bike death

A 58-year-old man was found dead at the start of a mountain bike race at the weekend.

Buried in the riverbank? Murder suspect had ‘highly-suitable location’ to conceal body of close friend, court hears

Body may have been 'flushed' away: Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.

Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury

A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.

‘The lowest of low’: Tears as disability swing stolen, local mayor steps in

Cathy Baker drove home in tears on Thursday after discovering the swing was stolen.

Cop speeding at 182km/h with no lights or sirens avoids charge, says it was a ‘tactical approach’

Officer claimed he was trying to catch up with a vehicle he believed was speeding.

Rooftop siege: Tempers flare during eight-hour showdown in suburban street

Emotions boiled over during the eight-hour standoff involving a barefoot man.

Dazzling skies: More auroras to be seen in NZ

Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis have been active following recent solar storms.

NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John

Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.

John MacDonald: The environmental disgrace beneath our feet

Pure, unchlorinated water is disappearing into the ground, says John MacDonald.