Latest from South Island

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage

Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.

Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained

The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.

Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions

MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.

Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud

He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.

Helping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dream

Some of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.

Ready for an epic summer? 10 of the best New Zealand events for warmer climes

Festivals to get excited for.

Drink-driver nabbed three times over the limit in early booze sting

Canterbury police nab four drink drivers in an early-morning booze operation.

Paragliding crash near Christchurch - one person moderately injured

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at Taylor’s Mistake beach at 10.45am.

Rise of the little men: The growth of under-85kg rugby

A new version of our national game is opening up chances for players otherwise too small.

'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed

No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.

Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane

Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.

Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation

A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.

Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries

It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.

Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence

Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.

More than 30 supermarket liquor licences suspended after breach

New World stores face 48-hour alcohol ban.

Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch

A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.

Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

'I miss you every single day': Triple killer Lauren Dickason's words for her slain daughters

Convicted Timaru mother marks the third anniversary of her children's deaths.