A random traffic stop on SH1 led police to an unexpected find.

The struggling healthcare system has a new boss.

The bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.

Overzealous attempt to protect wildlife on beach ended up with woman in judo hold.

Kat Broad was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash in Waikouaiti.

'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.

A person has died in a crash in Waikouaiti, East Otago, overnight.

Police name 35-year-old New South Wales man, second to die in a week at Glenorchy.

Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.

Wallabies silently prey on the future of New Zealand's forests and farms

Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.

Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.

Jason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.

Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.

Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.

Hungry horde turns up after restaurant owner posts offer on social media.

Hand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.

The man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.

He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.

The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.

Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.

It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.

Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.

Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.

Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.

The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.

Douglas Thorne couldn't sleep one night so he went for a drive.

Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.

Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.

Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.