Latest from South Island

'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants

'We can account for where every dollar went.'

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions

Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Speed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing plan

Speed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing.

Watch: Timelapse video reveals NZ’s tallest mural on side of building

Jacob Yikes used 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans for the 55m mural.

‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds

Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.

Editorial: America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategy

OPINION: Auckland won't host the 38th America’s Cup.

‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackout

The man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.

Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years

The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.

What to do in Queenstown this autumn

There's plenty to do in Tāhuna as the season changes.

Stranger accused of following drunk woman's Uber, abducting and raping her

The woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.

Listen live: Winston Peters speaks following Interislander ferry announcement and Green MP controversy

The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.

Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift

People are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.

'Atmospheric river': Large weather system set to strike NZ

A large weather system approaching from the Tasman Sea is set to strike mid-week.

Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years

George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.

Woolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in Christchurch

Overseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.

Luxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-up

Luxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.

‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleet

Winston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.

F1 star Lando Norris warms hearts of Timaru school with video response

Lando Norris has won some lifelong fans at a primary school.