Troy Taylor said infant Ihaka Stokes had fallen over and banged his head. He hadn't.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk if a lethal parasite attacking Bluff oysters spreads.

A South Dunedin jeweller has been traumatised after being robbed by a masked gunman.

Rosie Crozier, 21, died in a two-car crash on the Waimate Highway on Queens Birthday.

A bid to save the Cadbury factory in Dunedin is being unveiled today.

A "monster" turkey is roaming the streets and chasing people at a Dunedin walking spot.

Police have named the young woman who died in a crash in South Canterbury on Monday.

Staff were unsure who was responsible, but one said he had heard some speculation.

"I was so badly abused they were always rushing me to the hospital with bruises all over."

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.

Martin Dippie's stores are still wrangling with First Union after 3 1/2 years.

Tertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.

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.

National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.

All Black should return this weekend for the Highlanders, who have now won seven in a row

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.