The group of five became stranded after attempting to cross the river.

Wet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.

Rabbit control is 'proving to be a challenge to keep on top of', council says.

University of Otago law student is among those said to have been targeted by the law firm.

Landlord "devastated'' that his rental property had been contaminated by previous tenant.

Judge struggled to understand how someone made such a terrible decision.

Judge notes convicted fraudster has 10 pages of criminal history.

Farming cadets tackle training with enthusiasm in Coleridge Downs.

Top student's advice: stop procrastinating, understand things and get to bed early!

Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.

A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.

Police are responding to reports of a person with a firearm in Omakau, in Central Otago.

To have hope ripped away is 'horrendously cruel', says one patient.

Extensive land and water search for 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.

Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.

'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.

Judge accepts a conviction would impact on woman's career prospects.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall wins cricket silver at NZ Masters Games in Dunedin

Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has been farewelled today.

Loved ones of slain Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush have been getting tribute tattoos.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

En route from Dunedin to Christchurch a man's vehicle broke down and burst into flames.

Dunedin policeman left bleeding and in pain after having a bottle thrown at his face.

Two bodies were found inside the South Dunedin house, after it was set alight.

Mother worried her son was scared he would not make it to his 21st birthday.

Emergency services search pond about 4km from where Amber-Rose Rush, 16, was murdered.

NZ sea lion gave birth on NYE & had been raising it at Harwood until a few weeks ago.

Councillor, Mayor head south in support of Masters Games.

State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.

A teller was told to hand over cash before the man took off in a dark coloured vehicle.