In an opinion piece, Simon Bridges discusses his envy for the South Island's growth rate but notes it presents a political puzzle for any future government.

The head of the Southland Chamber of Commerce expressed that her region in New Zealand's South Island feels consistently overlooked and its potential underestimated regarding infrastructure investment.

While Europe grapples with heatwaves, an Antarctic cold snap has swept across New Zealand's South Island, leading to road closures and school shutdowns. The extreme cold has brought significant disruption to the region.

Separate road accidents in Dunedin and Canterbury on New Zealand's South Island have turned fatal, resulting in the deaths of two people who were hospitalized.

An elderly fisherman and his dog were rescued from a cold South Island river after police called in a local farmer with specific knowledge of the area to locate them in the dark.

A strong earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, prompting a tsunami alert that was later lifted. The national emergency management agency advised people to stay away from harbours, marinas, and rivers.

Farmers in New Zealand's South Island are in clean-up mode after floods devastated riverside farms, with one farmer reporting the Conway River reached its highest level in living memory.

There is a moderate chance that orange snow warnings could be upgraded as snow accumulates throughout the day.

A new study suggests that endangered hoiho penguins on New Zealand's South Island can successfully nest on farmland, potentially reducing the need for costly reforestation efforts to protect the species.

MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for the majority of New Zealand's South Island, anticipating flooding and slips as a strong northwest flow moves across the region over the weekend.

Weather authorities have issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for much of the lower South Island of New Zealand, following earlier fog disruptions.

A minister has announced a $62 million package to fund more classrooms across the South Island, including a new 18-classroom primary school in Lincoln and the expansion of Rolleston College.

Parts of New Zealand's South Island are bracing for potential flooding as a trough embedded in a humid northerly air flow is expected to bring heavy rain on King's Birthday.

MetService has issued orange level heavy rain warnings for parts of New Zealand's South Island, taking effect from Sunday.

A US biotech company's claimed 'major breakthrough' in resurrecting the South Island giant moa has reignited ethical concerns among scientists regarding de-extinction efforts.

Heavy rain is forecast for New Zealand's South Island, with warnings issued for the West Coast, Nelson-Tasman, and Canterbury due to risks of flooding and slips.

A recent survey has revealed the critical state of dialysis services across New Zealand, with Auckland operating at 150% capacity and the South Island having only three haemodialysis units.

The South Island town of Timaru, New Zealand, is making global headlines as American doctors are increasingly choosing to relocate there.

Despite the Psa-v bacteria entering New Zealand 16 years ago, the South Island has successfully kept the kiwifruit-killing disease at bay through strict quarantine rules and testing, with the Cook Strait acting as a natural barrier.

An article highlights the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand's South Island, suggesting it is an overlooked destination with beautiful coastlines worthy of exploration beyond its reputation as a mere gateway.

A deep sub-tropical low is bringing heavy rain and gales to New Zealand's upper North Island and parts of the South Island.

New Zealand's South Island is bracing for varied weather, with Blenheim expecting temperatures near 30 degrees Celsius, while Fiordland and Southland are predicted to experience heavy downpours.

A cold front is expected to cause a significant drop in temperatures in New Zealand's South Island over the next few days.

Lyttelton Port has announced a significant $821 million expansion project aimed at meeting the growing demand from South Island exporters and accommodating larger ships.

The Ngāi Tahu iwi in New Zealand has unveiled a plan to reorganize the South Island's council boundaries, aiming to replace 24 existing councils with five.

New Zealand ski operators are seeing a growing trend of young Chinese skiers, dubbed 'fridge children,' visiting the South Island slopes, helping to attract more visitors during the quieter winter season.

A new data centre planned for New Zealand's South Island has sparked debate, with the Greens warning it could destroy jobs by increasing power prices, while investors argue it will create employment.

The community and unions are meeting to discuss the potential takeover bid for Lyttelton Port, a critical hub for $7.5 billion of South Island exports, by an Emirati state-owned port operator as a decision looms.

The main trunk rail line between Picton and Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island has reopened. The line was previously closed due to subsidence and scouring of the Conway River caused by heavy rain last week.

The South Island of New Zealand is experiencing severe weather, leading to evacuations, flooded rivers, and road closures. Kaikōura is under a state of emergency, and other regions are bracing for torrential rain.

Parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, are under heavy snow, rain, and wind warnings for the upcoming weekend.

A South Island community has been baffled for nearly two years by someone repeatedly leaving half-empty bottles of flavored milk on a self-service pump at an Alexandra fuel stop.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for New Zealand's South Island, with MetService indicating that further warnings and watches for potential flooding and slips could be issued over the weekend.

Susan Wallace has been appointed as the first wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu, following in her father's footsteps and becoming the first to wear a moko kauae.

A violent storm swept through the center of New Zealand, causing power outages for residents from Stoke to Takaka on Thursday night, accompanied by lightning.

Authorities in New Zealand are urging holiday drivers to exercise caution as the South Island prepares for possible floods and Northland's rain warning is upgraded, leading to potential slips and road closures.

The Mayor of Central Otago claims Budget 2026 leaves the South Island short-changed, though South Island Minister James Meager defends it as a firm and fair budget.

The northern part of New Zealand's South Island experienced two small earthquakes. There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of New Zealand's South Island, particularly the Tasman District, as a front is expected to bring significant downpours.

New Zealand is experiencing significant mobile and broadband network outages affecting both the North and South Islands, causing widespread disruption.

An early morning fire at a meat processing facility in New Zealand's South Island resulted in one person being taken to the hospital.

New Zealand's South Island has opened its inaugural crisis recovery café, part of a government initiative to expand mental health support. Funding will increase the total number of such facilities nationwide from six to eight.

Heavy downpours have drenched New Zealand's South Island, prompting authorities to issue severe weather warnings for widespread heavy rain.

Advocates are concerned that cases of hepatitis C and HIV may increase in New Zealand's South Island as some drug users are reportedly avoiding a new needle exchange service.

Harwoods Hole at the top of the South Island has been permanently closed over safety concerns.

Scottish cinematographer Doug Allan is giving a series of live talks around the South Island about his four decades of adventures in the wild.

A significant wintry blast is hitting New Zealand, bringing cold temperatures to the North Island and potentially hazardous snowfall to the South Island, with rain, snow, and frost expected across various regions.

A new report reveals that despite accounting for 40 percent of international visitor spending, New Zealand's South Island receives only 11 percent of transport spending, leading to inadequate bridges and roads being returned to gravel.

New Zealand's South Island is set to receive its first direct international internet cable, a 2300-kilometer submarine cable connecting Invercargill to Melbourne. This agreement marks a significant infrastructure development for the region.

Exercise Tauwharenīkau, the largest Reserve Force-led warfighting exercise in decades, is taking place in New Zealand's South Island, with Trans-Tasman soldiers training for combat.

Residents and businesses across New Zealand's South Island are counting the cost of recent flooding, with those affected warned about potential contamination risks from the floodwaters.

Marlborough and Canterbury regions in New Zealand's South Island are preparing for floods, snow, and potential gales. This comes a day after another storm system impacted Otago, bringing widespread adverse weather conditions to the area.

A trial of paid parking at South Island tourist sites has generated $1.5 million, with the funds earmarked for nature protection, cultural heritage, and other projects by the Department of Conservation.

Store-made deli meats, including ready-made chicken meals, sold at specific New World and Pak'n'Save stores in New Zealand's South Island have been recalled due to the possible presence of glass.

Many ski fields in New Zealand's South Island have been forced to delay their opening plans this year due to difficult snow-making conditions and a lack of natural snow.

Despite the MetService lifting its warnings for the top of New Zealand's South Island, road closures and warnings remain in effect. This indicates ongoing disruptions and hazardous conditions on the roads.

Parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Tasman, Buller, Westland, and the Richmond Ranges, are under orange heavy rain warnings for the upcoming long weekend.

A US company has successfully hatched over two dozen healthy baby chickens from an artificial egg platform, marking a significant step in its ambitious plan to bring back extinct species like New Zealand's South Island Giant Moa.

The newly released trailer for the Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel 'East of Eden' prominently features locations from New Zealand's South Island.

A technical issue with provider One NZ has caused extensive internet outages across the entire South Island and parts of the North Island of New Zealand.

Actor Sam Neill has reported receiving threats of violence from supporters of a controversial goldmine development on New Zealand's South Island, which he opposes due to its proximity to his farm.

Christchurch Airport recorded 3.1 million passengers, including 287,000 overseas travelers, during a strong summer travel season in New Zealand's South Island, indicating exceptional growth for the region.

A deep sub-tropical low-pressure system has shifted east, clearing Northland while moving towards the Bay of Plenty and the South Island, according to MetService.

An article explores initiatives on New Zealand's South Island aimed at engaging tourists in conservation efforts, transforming visitors into active environmentalists.

Southern parts of New Zealand's South Island are bracing for a significant drop in temperatures, with forecasts predicting some of the coldest air of the year so far as summer concludes.