Judge ordered the court be locked down and only counsel and accredited media could remain.

'I am a stalker and could murder someone, but I am not a dishonest person'.

Students fearing that everyone will be forced to resit exam after cheating allegations.

Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.

A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.

Marilynn Webb has been crowned the supreme winner at the nation's Māori art awards.

Appeal says there was a miscarriage of justice as Merritt's autism not raised with jury.

'Your offending smacks of a total disregard for impact of your acts upon your victims.'

Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.

Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards

The Bishop of Dunedin says he may not wait for a Royal Commission before lifting the lid.

Dad says more boy racers are doing burnouts, putting kid's lives at risk around his home.

Darryl Smith was abused by members of a Catholic order while in state care.

Police continue to search for man after 'disgusting' attack.

Organisers of a charity boxing event in Otago say all steps are taken to ensure safety.

Sometimes justice is not delivered in a courtroom, but by a concerned community.

Victim of Thursday's crash between a car and tourist bus named as Spencer Jason Hom Dow.

Dunedin-bound train sparks at least five fires alongside tracks.

COMMENT: Jacinda Ardern is improving with each passing month, writes Audrey Young.

'For a while I thought it was a hoax." No hoax, just good old Kiwi honesty.

Tourist was marooned down a rock face on a ledge above a 30m drop to the sea below.

Clara Madden is getting to enjoy a little taste of home while managing the Royal Tour.

You can't park there ...

Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.

Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.

Judges said an "exceptional recycling initiative" pushed the winner over the line.

Judge had refused to stand aside from case despite knowing one of the parties.

Inmate receiving medical treatment in hospital after being "seriously assaulted''.

Maureen Spencer flies aboard AirAsia flight D7207 from Auckland to Gold Coast.

Drink driver convicted of intimidating camera operator filming for popular TV show.