People are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.

Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.

There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.

Mana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.

Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.

Kapa haka is taking off in the South Island

Zeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.

Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.

'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'

Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.

But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.

Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.

Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.

Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.

Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.

The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.

The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.

Trail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.

Forde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.

Families say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.

Springer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.

The canine was possibly in search of food.

An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.

Police are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.

The victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.

The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.

Ben Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.

Job ads fell in two major cities but some regions still have traces of the great job boom.