Michael Laws' post on social media has raised hackles.

It was the trip of a lifetime for Helen Spiers, to New York and a seat at United Nations.

Teen's work with youth in aftermath of friends' suicides earns royal accolade.

A pensioner's weekend was ruined when she saw all the wheels on her car had been stolen.

Schools are being advised to offer "gender-neutral" uniform, toilet and changing options.

Photographers captured stunning shots of the Aurora Australis on Sunday night.

A "dangerous" man who escaped police custody while in hospital has been found.

Dunedin police located Vincent Clayton in hospital grounds.

Air New Zealand is putting on 7100 extra seats for Ed Sheeran fans next year.

Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.

Mental health patients' stories will give most people sleepless nights, one mother says.

The security measures at big shows are reviewed every time, Ed Sheeran's promoter says.

It is alleged the defendant would lure her into his bed and play "rough games" with her.

Rise of meth and guns have resulted in one of the busiest years for Southern AOS.

A van stuck in high tide results in another vehicle becoming stuck, strops snapping.

Man who confronted a gun-toting dad moments before he murdered his kids to be honoured.

Thick layers of snow have dusted mountain tops and caused hold ups at Queenstown airport.

Floods in Marlborough and snow expected further south as cold front sweeps in.

Andrew Ginther's late night trip to A&E had led to even more stress.

The principal income of a Dunedin supermarket is tobacco, so it faces losing its licence.

Jan Falke threatened his former partner after discovering her previous relationship.

Warnings across the maritime industry after a defective nitrogen cylinder kills employee.

Police are investigating after a person was filmed driving dangerously in Dunedin.

Sausage roll fans should consider a pilgrimage to Dunedin.

A motorist has developed a high-speed method for dumping furniture.

Fog in Christchurch and Dunedin is affecting flights this morning.

Man who paid $50 for a 13-year-old to perform a sex act on him can now be named.

Driver who took police on 700km car chase sentenced at Christchurch District Court

Allegations of asset-stripping have been hurled at Mondelez.

Father of two pleads guilty after slicing former father-in-law's hand with a machete.