The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.

It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.

Some agents "should be locked up or fired" for negligent advice, industry insider says.

Stephen Clutterbuck's unlikely explanation doesn't convince judge but he escapes jail.

Police were called to the fatal crash in Tarras about 8.35pm.

The old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.

Anna Pilgrim was stationary when police caught up with her on an Alexandra roadside.

'We need multiple shots on goal ... it is not a race where we need a single winner.'

It has been 30 years since David Gray killed 13 people in the sleepy town of Aramoana.

A sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.

There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.

A teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.

Shayne "Smiley" Heappey died in the 2018 knife attack.

Martin Cotton, 27, ranted, beat his victim and waved a knife around in terrifying attack.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

Gavin and Karen Bainbridge's scam left Otago uni staff feeling "dirty and tainted".

Joseph Lepper has continued his erratic, abusive behaviour in prison, Parole Board hears.

Lindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.

Two other riders had to be airlifted to hospital due to the remoteness of the area.

Poor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.

New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.

Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.

A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.

Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.

His face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.

Kiwi crew bracing for extreme cold.

The competition is being held on home soil

What better place to take a week-long adventure than on the roads of Otago?

AOS did not have reasonable grounds to enter a South Otago home, says watchdog.