Latest from South Island

‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka house

Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.

Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island

If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.

This is one of the world's best road trips - and it's in New Zealand

Plan your next warm-weather adventure.

Three dead following two South Island crashes

Two died in a crash in Greta Valley, and one in Albury.

'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.

Pavlova and Pūkana: Harry Potter star crosses Ditch for new series

The award-winning actress said it was 'unforgiveable' she hadn't fully explored NZ.

Watch: One dead, 20 injured in tour bus crash near Queenstown

The incident occurred just after 4pm.

Christchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault

A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries.

Second Supercars event for New Zealand?

If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.

Victim of Christchurch house fire named

The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.

Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'

The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.

Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Anaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremost

Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.

Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman

Parsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.

'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move

'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spend

OPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.

Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition

A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.

Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters

Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.