Latest from South Island

Pedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in Otago

The accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.

'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway

Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.

Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl

The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.

Court martial for NZ soldier accused of filming women during sex without consent

Corporal Manu Smith has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Boy racers targeted in small town NZ: Cops 'surprised' 33% of cars stopped were not roadworthy

Only 8 of the 161 vehicles police pulled over had zero faults.

Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title

Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.

New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale

WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.

Lotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lost

The ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket.

The $5.52m man: Inside Ryan Fox's magic run

His victory secured entry into the US Open and next year's Masters at Augusta.

How mRNA technology could revolutionise HIV treatment strategies

New York Times: The technology has helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.

'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students

Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.

Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?

OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?

'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues

MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.

'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour

The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.

Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold

Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.

The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion

The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.

Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots

From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.

Christchurch pornographer pleads guilty to sex trafficking

Christchurch-born Pratt was once on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.