Man accused of attacking someone with a ratchet avoids jail because of police mistake.

Proposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.

A "couple of bangs" outside house turned out to be a massive slip on the Otago coast.

Police discovered the 'suspicious' man was the same involved in recent break-in attempts.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

Men teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

A helicopter and specialist swimmers rushed to rescue motorists trapped in floodwaters.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

​Dunedin's emergency operations centre have been activated as city prepares for the worst.

Bad weather has cancelled today's jaffa race.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Bystanders are upset it took an hour for an ambulance to arrive to assist an ill woman.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Attack left man's hand hanging only by the skin.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Senior police officer spoke to suspect without being part of the investigation team.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

The worst storm of year has brought snow to South Island, and closed roads in the north.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Ideas raised to control cats aren't enough to do the job, ecologist Mark Bellingham says.

A girl who taught herself Russian has come ninth in the world in an online test.