Latest from Otago
Watch: Pair has lucky escape after car crashes into power pole and catches fire
The crash happened in Dunedin about 1.30pm.
'The Lord's team': Savea hopes Moana Pasifika survives financial struggles
The Super Rugby franchise is facing financial pressures.
Four level boutique hotel and wine bar planned for prime Queenstown location
The hotel will replace a character building that has been on the sight since the 1960s.
Olympic champion Butcher wins kayak cross World Cup gold
The Kiwi won his first World Cup gold in Czechia.
Editorial: 'What's your poison?' Dry July a lone voice in the swill
OPINION: Dry July's low buy-in highlights our aversion to moderation.
'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.
Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.
Snow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa
MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.
'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?
Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix.
Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine
Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.
Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.
TV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answers
Inquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.
From the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei Bao
True crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch.
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Evacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats
A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.
'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around Queenstown
Brad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.
Is your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidays
The forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.
Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
Wind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.
How David Butcher is balancing training and driving in top races
The champion reinsman often has only two or three drives a night at Alexandra Park.
'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase
More abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.
Coroner finds musician Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by challenges before death
His marriage ended in New York, leaving him alone and homeless.
'Designed to magnify fear': Church leaders condemn message behind Tamaki's rally
Brian Tamaki led a march down Queen St, claiming non-Christian religions are out of control.
Slip blocks highway as heavy rain and gale-force winds lash NZ
Dunedin was sitting on 16C at 6am, despite usually seeing 11.8C highs at that time of day.
Air NZ braces for busy fortnight as 745,000 jet off for school holidays
The mid-year break is one of the busiest travel periods for the airline.