Latest from South Island

'We have hit the wall, we are exhausted': ED staff fear patients will die

One nurse said staff were at breaking point.

Christchurch stadium row shock: Decision to slash capacity to be revisited

The council decision to reduce the stadium's capacity has divided the city.

Female Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'

Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.

Why buyers paid over $7m for this Christchurch home - and will bowl it

Big money paid for 1960s house beside the river in city's poshest suburb.

Parole granted, then revoked for Tinder date rapist after 'miscommunication' he could travel unescorted out of NZ

Man who raped Chch woman on Tinder date granted parole, then has release revoked

'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide

Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.

Massive film set planned for Wanaka

Replicas of New York's Central Park, Venice and Paris to be constructed for film studio.

'100% New Zealand'? Kiwi supplements company fined $377,000 over 'misleading' labels

Labels found to suggest products came from NZ - but main ingredient sourced in China.

Amazing disgrace: Teacher, pastor, bagpiper and sex offender

John Nicholl invited victims to tuck in his shirt, by pulling it down from under his kilt.

Fresh 'electronic data' spurs police to resume search for missing teen

Police had suspended the search in Alexandria for the 17-year-old, but it is now back on.

Tesla owner shocked at having to drive 360km for repair

Mosgiel woman to drive 360km road trip to her nearest service center to repair Tesla.

'Reign of terror': Girlfriend bashed outside police station

Just metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.

Gangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in Canterbury

Gang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.

Cave mystery: Ship drawing, scratched names may be shipwreck survivors

"It was sheer luck that they saw it."

Woman to be deported after revenge attack using bleach

The victim suffered a chemical burn after the incident.

Taco Bell hints at new store opening in NZ

Mexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.

One-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?

Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.

Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding

Research related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.