Latest from South Island

Snorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coast

Police were first notified around 4:50pm.

Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland

Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.

'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanches

Two serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.

'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closure

One staff member described the plant like a family.

'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs

Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.

'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale

Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.

Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock

In the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.

Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'

It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.

All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union

Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.

'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strain

A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.

Spring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZ

Multiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.

'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support

Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.

CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'

Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.

Meet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby team

South Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.

'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k

The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage

Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.

Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained

The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.

Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions

MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.