Latest from South Island

South Korea's coronavirus cases linked to doomsday church

The church founders, says the virus is "a devil's deed to curb the growth of his church".

Large fire in Christchurch seen across city

A fire and emergency spokesperson says they were called to the fire on Cass St.

'Frenzied': Dogs attack car, kill cat

A women heard what sounded like ferocious dog snarling in the early hours of Saturday.

Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued

Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.

Police name Queenstown woman killed in 4WD crash

Police have named a Queenstown woman killed after a vehicle hurtled down a steep bank.

Failed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 charges

Barry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.

Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week

Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.

Man sentenced for 'cowardly, degrading' attack on girlfriend

'You are a recidivist violent person,' the judge said.

Kiwi's spark heated debate on who would win a war between the North and South Island

One, two, three, four the people declare an inter-island war.

Southland prepares for potential problems from ex-tropical cyclone Uesi

Civil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.

Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops

Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.

Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge

While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.

Rest in peace Angel: Devastated friends of British tramper pay tribute

Simpson has been described as sparkly and infectious, with a great thirst for life.

Widow of man killed in tourist-driver crash: 'We were living our happily ever after'

"He was my home and now I get to walk into just an empty house."

Laptop saves woman hit by falling branch

Not many people can say their laptop saved their life.

Frenchman who assaulted drug dealer fails to overturn home detention

Teen had failed to deliver the drugs as agreed.

'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news

Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.

Campground evacuated as crews battle to contain fire

Marlborough authorities leaving nothing to chance in case the wind changes this morning.