Latest fromCanterbury and South Island
'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summer
AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.
‘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'.
Kiwi accused of burglary during mass riots in Dublin
But social campaigner Jack Brazil claims he has an alibi.
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.
Young woman with terminal cancer is on the hunt for her dream home
Dominique McShain-Suson was given shock diagnosis two weeks before her 21st birthday.
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
Canterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colony
The man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests.
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
'Some of them will be selling at a loss' - market flooded with townhouses
Hundreds of new or near-new two-bedroom homes are up for grabs.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Police call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beach
The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.
Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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'.
'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passing
Prominent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.
Buyers and vendor in tears after artist's cottage sells for 'ridiculously cheap' price
The home was "chock full" of antiques.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
How are NZ's smallest cinemas surviving – and some even thriving?
‘You can’t run a normal cinema on Stewart Island.'
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.
House with no kitchen sells for nearly $3m
The new-build was deliberately sold with "blank spaces" that the buyer could fill in.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.