Latest from South Island

Crankworx mountain bike series cancelled due to Port Hills fire

The three-day event was set to include the best local and international mountain bikers.

‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland stream

People are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.

'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - resident

A Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.

Ōamaru hits back at David Warner with sandpaper jibe

The mayor describes the cricketer as being out of touch with Ōamaru.

Another rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closed

Another rat was caught at the troubled store today.

Christchurch far-right activist sentenced for possessing a prohibited firearm

The former leader of a white nationalist group says he's stepping back from activism.

Kiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incident

He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.

'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills fire

Police have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.

One million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - again

A river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.

Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm

Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.

Blocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampers

A popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.

'Running rampant': Rat sightings keep supermarket closed another day

Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.

Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight

Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.

Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit

Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.

Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour

The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.

Boy in wheelchair given chance to run on world stage

10-year-old Cooper went from a sport-filled life to being a wheelchair user.

Sea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roads

The road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.

'Destroyed me': Kiwi woman discovers her partner's a serial sex offender

After learning the truth, she didn't know where to turn or who to trust.