Schoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crime
The killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.
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Man who killed young Dunedin mum denied parole
A man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.
Burned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound
'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'
South Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'
Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change
Fire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford Sound
Fire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.
NZ beer named world's best - again
A family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.
No parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denial
Dunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointments
Senior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.
Queenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidays
Social distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.
FMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegations
Allegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Blaze out of control near Macraes, Otago
A controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.
'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountain
Man is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.
Man who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder charge
A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.
Gang member's release forces victim's family to move
John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.
Election Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watch
Profiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.
Convicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentence
A man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.
Milk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital
The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.
Homicide investigation after man killed in Christchurch
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.
Car collides with tree - driver killed
The crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.
Rescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fall
Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.
Is Mulan a lost opportunity for NZ tourism or potential Hobbit killer?
Mulan has shown 5.9 billion cinema fans the landscape of Waitaki, but they can't visit.
Sid Miller: Ten years of change since the Darfield earthquake
Comment: EQC has handled nearly half a million claims from the Canterbury earthquake.
'Quite the wobble': Strong quake rattles top of South Island, lower North Island
The strong 5.7 magnitude quake struck 10km west of St Arnaud, southwest of Nelson.
Man in Mosgiel police drama faces further charges
An 'aggressive' man who threatened to shoot police in Mosgiel will appear in court today.
Lotto Powerball: Christchurch winner scores $10.5 million
Tonight's luckiest South Islander bought their ticket at Bishopdale New World.
Four people injured, two critically, in serious crash north of Invercargill
Two people have been critically injured in the multi-car crash.
Man caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near school
Convicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.
Staff meeting turns ugly: Worker chased out of office by boss wins $50k
The boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.
Winter's parting shot: Summer temps to snow chill in a day!
Yesterday everyone was eating ice blocks - today they're making snowmen.
Huge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook
Efforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.
'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scare
Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.
Armed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incident
Man "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.
Couple at centre of Bluff cluster share their story
"I want to look back at that day, not everything after it," the bride said.