Latest from South Island

Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores

A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course

Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

Shamed upskirt teacher linked to secretive religious sect under FBI probe

Convicted sex offender Douglas Martin is a former elder of the Two by Twos.

Two dead in separate South Island highway crashes

The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.

‘Obscene’ amount of poo on popular Southland hiking track prompts potential dog ban

'They return covered head to toe in dog excrement'.

'Sharing our culture': Gloriavale paintings, drawings go on public display

The collection is being shown at a local gallery.

Is Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims

Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.

Flying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severed

The child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.

On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes

The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.

Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence

Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.

Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record

Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.

Mayor gives tour of new $683m stadium but admits he has ‘no idea’ about parking

Christchurch's new covered stadium is looking to be finished on time and on budget.

'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crash

A tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners.

Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar

David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.

On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global

Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.

‘Game-changer’: NZ Spinal Trust’s role in Kiwi teen’s remarkable journey

How a life-changing crash led to a new path on the slopes.

Touched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAA

Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.

Daring rescue operation saves three men after boat capsizes

Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.