Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Firefighters battle a large, intense fire engulfing a hay barn at Hillend.

The pair blocked the entrance way with gravel and debris to keep unwanted tourists out.

Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.

Woman speaks out about her horrifying ordeal while giving birth to her first child.

One schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.

And what's killing New Zealanders' sex drive.

Kody Mosen accelerated heavily, evaded police spikes and sideswiped another vehicle.

Two months after fire gutted bus in Cromwell, tourists disappointed with treatment.

The "bizarre" skit was witnessed by Otago University's dean of law, former student says.

Man raped and sexually abused a young girl hundreds of times.

Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.

A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.

'The only good rabbit is a dead one,' says farmer's daughter as bunnies attack his grave.

Joanne Smith pretended to be scared when masked robber threatened colleague with knife.

A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.

Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.

A petition to bring back Otago Uni's annual law camp has nearly 800 signatures.

"The fact that the dean of the school was there made it seem like it was sanctioned."

Ex-student says a law faculty dean was present as students stripped in a talent quest.

The annually held law camp at the University of Otago could be cancelled.

Former law student said there were 'inappropriate conversations, caresses and carry-ons.'

Owner wants both dogs to be 'destroyed' before they hurt anyone else.

Family of cop Stewart Guthrie slain at Aramoana sell bravery medal overseas.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.

One person has been treated by ambulance staff at the scene near Queenstown.

Police rule out newly released footage as being missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates.

Speed cameras have gone up at 33 high crash risk sites. Police hope they'll reduce carnage

Crown says Blackler attacked his flatmate and left him face down, where he was found dead.

"I copped a whole heap of abuse then she went to punch me in the face," victim says.