A woman seeking a late-night snack was shocked to find a demonic face carved into one of her tinned pears.

Nearly 30 South Island commercial fish dealers are being investigated for alleged illegal trading.

Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Mayor Tim Shadbolt believes Invercargill voters would favour his political experience over the singing career of challenger Suzanne Prentice.

Time-consuming and unproductive "distractions" involving Tim Shadbolt's council are behind Suzanne Prentice's bid to become Invercargill's new mayor.

Knives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.

The New Zealand cycling team go to this week's world championships with high hopes.

A baby owes its life to its grandmother who intervened during her own daughter's attempt at infanticide.