An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.

Principal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.

The traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.

There's lots to do in Kaikoura this summer, like diving and drinking gin (not together).

Offender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.

Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.

Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.

Bravery Awards given to cops and civilians who helped save lives in Chch terror attack

Heavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.

15 December 2021. Hundreds of Aucklanders enthusiastically reunited with families when the borders opened but holidaymakers have failed to show since. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South Today

Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.

Planning a trip to Canterbury this summer? Here's how to keep your whānau entertained.

Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.

Sir Edmund Hillary's canvas duffel bag is turning heads.

Free rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.

A Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran

Name suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.

The species are a skink and a gecko.

Former Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says the district knows tragedy, and it’s more important than ever to avoid another caused by Covid-19. Video / West Coast DHB

Facilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.

Homeowners are finally seeing equity gains in the South Island's biggest city.

'The tearooms have lost so many staff they can't actually open Mondays and Tuesdays.'

Two concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.

Health advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.

Mark Cummings headed into town in a rage after receiving news about his daughter's death.

Name suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.

Man, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.

Rare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.