Jason Blackler has been jailed for seven years for the death of Alan Fahey.

A helicopter was dispatched and the woman was flown to Dunedin Hospital.

Students are flocking to Dunedin's Hyde St Party after a slow start this morning.

Judge said victim was distraught and the man considered her actions to be "really sick".

Kiwi scientists say they might have just found a missing piece of the infertility puzzle.

An investigation found his conduct had been in breach of his contract.

Toby Hope was on his way to play rugby when his car ran off the road and rolled.

The victim of the crash had complained about foreign drivers three weeks earlier.

Review of controversial law camp 'not an investigation into particular student or staff'.

Otago sex offender considered so dangerous they want to monitor him for the next decade.

Researchers hope digging up old bodies will reveal insights to the past.

Nasa astronaut shared stories about life as an astronaut to Dunedin school pupils.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

A southerly blast has slammed the door on the South Island's long hot summer.

Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

Ritchies investigate allegations of lewd behaviour towards female passengers by driver.

Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.

The parents of a teenager say they had treated drink-driver who killed him as family.

An investigation is underway after a truck crashed at Balclutha.

The 16-year-old Amber-Rose was found dead at her Corstorphine home on February 3.

PM has reiterated her support for Clare Curran while on a rural tour of Otago today.

Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.

A Dunedin sunrise and horses

Yak 3 Russian fighter plane seriously damaged after clipping cherry picker when landing.

Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.

Temperatures have surged over 30C in Hawke's Bay.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

Sheeran posted about his wildlife experience on Instagram.

The sunshine isn't set to stay for the long weekend - a cold front is approaching.

Police are searching for a person after reports they drove off after hitting a child.