Latest from South Island

Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair

The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.

Barry Soper: An indefensible ferry plan - Govt is finishing the year derailed

OPINION: We’re getting back on track, the PM’s intoned time and time again.

'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicide

Police have returned to the house where they say Karen White was killed on March 8.

‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock

Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.

Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas

Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.

Marlborough resident dies after falling into coal fire

Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.

King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation

A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.

'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer

Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'

Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence

Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.

Evacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears

'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'

One dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea Highway

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

Family hide camera in elderly man's room, see rest home carers abusing him

Hidden camera footage exposes abuse at Ōamaru care facility.

Sir Richard Faull: From student to esteemed brain researcher

Sir Richard Faull to receive Honorary Doctor of Science from Otago University on 11 Dec.

Labour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferries

OPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.

'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-ups

Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.

'Despite best efforts': Person dies after crash in Canterbury

The crash happened on State Highway 75 in Little River.

Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows

Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.

Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected

The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.