Latest from South Island

It's jail or $100k fine: Visitors vandalising Moeraki boulders

People are carving their names and leaving rubbish all over the beach.

Amber-Rose murder trial: Key witness is the real killer - defence

This is the first time the jury has heard the defence's argument in full.

Reports of man 'built like rugby player' exposing himself at Dunedin Botanic Garden

A man was reported to police for exposing himself to members of the public.

Woman shot at Christchurch house, armed police at the scene

Police called to Spreydon property at 3.10pm on Saturday afternoon.

Oz bush fires bring hazy sunsets, high temps for parts of NZ

New Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.

Vacating renter leaves behind 5 allegedly stolen TVs and 10 cats

A Southland renter left behind a collection of historical stolen goods, Tribunal says.

Dunedin chocolate company Ocho moves on Cadbury closure 'opportunity'

"Had Cadbury carried on, Ocho would have remained a small artisan business."

Customs raid on Dunedin businessman: $1.4 million in alleged tax evasion

Customs' Bruce Berry: "Defrauding Customs of revenue is fraud and a serious crime."

Christchurch battered by wild weather pelting the South Island

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issues for Christchurch City.

Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week

Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.

Watch: Life ban for rugby player after punching ref

Uelese made a traditional apology known in Samoan culture as "ifoga".

Life at Gloriavale: Leavers describe fear inside - and the freedom of escape

Some devotees call the leaders the SS in secret - in reference to Nazi Germany.

Climber's 600m fall: 'I don't know how I survived'

As Lauren Smith tumbled hundreds of metres down a mountain, she was sure she would die.

Doctor murder trial: Amber-Rose's blood found on accused's shoes, car

Pathologists found a number of blood stains found inside Dr Skantha's silver BMW.

Our population is growing, so why are NZ's towns dying?

While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?

Doctor murder trial: Star witness 'made alibi' for Amber-Rose's murder

The teen was adamant his testimony was true - and he never hurt Amber-Rose.

Spark admits: Yes, it was our 5G trial causing problems for Vodafone customers

Central Otago mystery - which had shades of the XT lawsuit - solved.

Ashburton killing: Teen accused appears in court

Peter Hemi died from his injuries at a house in Ashburton on Friday night.