Latest from South Island

‘I’ve just murdered my girlfriend’: Coroner’s report reveals new details in Kiwi's death

Four months after meeting on a dating site, Rahul Patel murdered his partner as she slept.

Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua

Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.

Kura signal need for education development

Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.

Two arrested after ‘dramatic’ police chase

One of those was a 15-year-old.

Construction trucks break onto a public park, use as a “shortcut” to the site for weeks

The Christchurch reserve now has muddied grass as a result of trucks commuting through it.

Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours

The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.

Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka

A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.

Dramatic police helicopter chase: Man steals car, dumps at BP station, steals another

The helicopter has been seen pursuing a car through Heathcote near the Port Hills.

Christchurch tram hits Uber Eats car parked by tracks

According to a witness, the driver received a standing ovation as he returned to his car.

Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'

The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.

Police reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC site

DoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.

Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision

Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.

Christchurch dog-walker dies eight days after being allegedly stabbed by teen

The man was walking his dog when allegedly stabbed multiple times by an 18-year-old.

Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge

Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.

John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?

OPINION: The Prime Minister personally wants to see the voting age lowered.

Christchurch City Council urged to take lead on beach dog problems

There have been 12 dog attacks on animals and people in Greater New Brighton.

Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies

Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.

Christchurch dog walkers reclaim Bexley Reserve

Some residents have felt uneasy since a man was stabbed multiple times.