Hundreds of kilometres of Great Ride cycle trails don’t comply with the law while new trail proposals have been on hold for years. Now pressure is growing on DOC to sort it out.

Invercargill's latest speed-reduction rules are part of a longstanding tradition of traffic testiness

Our About the South columnist on Invercargill's former hospital, an epic flight and a Boys' Brigade camp.

A 'quite significant' weather event will bring gales and rain to Southland, Otago and Canterbury.

Three people have been taken to hospital after the two-vehicle crash.

The industry – already hit hard by Covid – has suffered another setback, with a quarter of rooms at one resort out of action for weeks due to damage.

The Silver Ferns were on the wrong end of a 19-goal defeat as they had their final hit-out before the Commonwealth Games.

Having trailed 17-3 at halftime, Samoa looked to be deep trouble.

A blaze prompted an evacuation, and diversions are in place.

Eddie Osei-Nketia sang a song to settle his nerves during the biggest 100 metres race of his life, then wept tears of joy afterwards as he realised the significance.

A staff member at the motel where the baby died said the death was a tragedy.

A few hundred people lined up to get the first hāngi made in Garden Place for Matariki.

Police say the man threatened bank staff before taking money and fleeing.

Fans travelled as far as from Ireland to witness the final game between the All Blacks and Ireland.

The favourites for this year's title came out of the blocks quickly on Saturday as a number of Black Ferns contenders stood up for their provinces.

Back onscreen in The Old Man after a four-year absence, the now 72-year-old has a back-catalogue of memorable performances well worth checking out.

It started out so promising then a familiar tale of woe unfolded for the Warriors.

ANZ customers were unable to access the bank’s app or online banking service on Saturday.

Which city will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2028?

After nearly two years of almost complete isolation from the world, Covid-19 has finally reached the far-flung shores of Pitcairn Island.