Three very different stories are making headlines around the South Island today.

First, a Gloriavale teacher has been censured following an incident where a student was struck with a vacuum cleaner pipe.

Then closer to home, we take a look at a striking Wānaka house turning heads thanks to its bold exterior cladding and distinctive design.

And in Tekapo, change is coming for visitors. The Mackenzie District Council has approved a paid parking trial set to begin by Easter next year, aimed at testing whether charging for parking could help manage busy visitor areas and shift some of the cost away from ratepayers.

Three stories, three very different parts of the South Island, and everything you need to know from today's headline