Latest from South Island

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south

If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.

Tourist who spent time in Navy drowned after sinking below Lake Wānaka's surface without warning

Jinwoo Park was a strong swimmer and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Mama Hooch case: Appeal for rapist brothers moved to July 2025

The High Court will not hear the appeal for rapist brothers until next year.

'It was just wild': Human ashes found in stranger's shed

Knox had just moved into her rental when she stumbled across a peculiar-looking box.

What about the horses? Racing organisers jockey for the punters' dollar

South Island sports wrap: Cup Week, 2000 play Pasifika league-fest, a cricketing dynasty.

Kiwi workers lose jobs as billion-dollar firm quietly shifts production to US

AG1 was marketed as ‘made in NZ’, but an investigation reveals it’s mostly made in Utah.

'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark

The victim has been described as 'an amazing boy' who loved fishing and diving.

Coroner closes case of jockey killed in horror race crash

Megan Taylor died during a horse race in 2022. There will be no inquest into her death.

Murder accused bought one-way ticket to China just days after Yanfei Bao disappearance

Acccused killer had bought a ticket to China before arrest at Christchurch's airport.

McSpicy! Battle royale over plans for town's first McDonald's

The plan to bring McDonald's to Wānaka could be decided soon.

More arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigation

This brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.

'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market

'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'

‘One to two hours’ notice’: The NZ region at risk of 12m-high tsunamis

Tsunami surges as high as four-storey buildings could strike in an unexpected part of NZ.

Man who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detention

Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.

'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch

Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.

Ground zero: High-flying Black Caps prepare for England and Bazball

Hagley Oval has a new head groundsman ahead of the first test of the summer.

'Deeply saddened and shocked': Much-loved teen dies during touch rugby warm-up

Brook Wilson is remembered as a great mate who lived his life to the fullest.

Dunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs ban

Customs intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.