Latest from South Island

A fishy tale of a trout caught thrice

A 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.

Destructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZ

A brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.

Canterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer Springs

Firefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.

'A bit of a laugh': Former rugby coach admits pool cue violation on man at pub

Originally the rugby coach was charged with sexually violating the man.

Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north

Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.

Conspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' event

Issues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.

Why Kiwis should add Abel Tasman National Park to their must-visit list

Now's the time for us to explore this stunning coastal park, on foot or on the water.

Medical school admissions policy to be challenged in court

The university will oppose the court action.

Alleged rape was payback for owed drug money to gang, court hears

Alleged sex attack was a way of getting at the man via his girlfriend, prosecution says.

Queenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidays

Social distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.

FMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegations

Allegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Blaze out of control near Macraes, Otago

A controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.

'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountain

Man is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.

Man who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder charge

A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.

Gang member's release forces victim's family to move

John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.

Election Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watch

Profiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.

Convicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentence

A man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.

Spectacular cloud formation captured over Aoraki

'Holy hell that's a bird.'