NASA has again postponed the Wanaka launch of a huge balloon planned to study "near space"

17yo's devastated dad: 'He was having an absolutely wonderful time and loving Dunedin.'

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

The death of an 18-year-old man at a Dunedin flat is not considered suspicious.

Police were called to a Dunedin address this afternoon after a body was discovered.

Woman led "premeditated, persistent, vile barrage and attack" against businessman's wife.

Central Otago's rabbits are under attack, as hundreds of shooters head for the hills.

Most of our holidays were spent camping.

Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.

Volume and intensity of rain is expected to cause flooding issues throughout Dunedin.

Residents should clear gutters and drains as up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour.

Fund meant to be split between three final recipients, but payment hasn't been made.

Family hopes death will be a catalyst for "better outcomes for people seeking care".

A complaint has been laid after a female rugby coach pushed a referee in a friendly game.

A woman has been taken to hospital with accidental gunshot wounds.

IHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.

Higher wind speeds have forced the postponement of NASA's super-pressure balloon.

Lorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.

Locals shocked and devastated by the death of a young couple in a plane crash.

Police have released the names of two people killed in the microlight crash yesterday.

A job to walk fat penguins got New Zealanders in a flap - too bad it was all a prank.

A blaze in Dunedin has been brought under control by firefighters.

Up to 3600 students were out in force at the event.

A deadly start to the day as three die in serious smashes on southern roads.

Research showed there was likely to have been a significant effect on memory.

Murder accused Troy Taylor testifies to deny murdering baby Ihaka Stokes

Lee was sentenced to four months' home detention and ordered to pay reparation.

Many Kiwi women can't correctly pinpoint their fertile window, a new study suggests.

Most sat and stared blankly at the obstacles or hid in the cat tunnel.