Southland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents say
Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.
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'You could all have died': Woman took ecstasy before horror crash
Designated sober driver had taken ecstasy prior to driving.
Having a bad hair day? At least you have hair ...
One bald male has fired back saying going bald was the best thing that he ever did.
Live: Southland flooding - Gore residents allowed back
Southland begins to enter recovery mode from a massive flooding event.
'Defies belief': Judge dumbfounded by maniacal driver
He mowed down several sheep, destroyed a fruit stall and slammed into wheelie bins.
'Absolute betrayal and disgust': Home-stay filmed woman in shower 40 times
The woman 'no longer feels safe in her own home', the judge says.
Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
Caution urged after gardeners struck by Legionnaires' disease
Two suspected deaths and dozen of cases linked to the hidden hazard in potting mix.
Heavy rain warning for Otago headwaters
Fiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.
Family grudge believed behind bombing
A Dunedin crime committed nearly 60 years ago has it's first suspect
'You're a nark, you're dead': Man threatens neighbour with spear and patu in meth-fueled rage
The Dunedin man was 'self-medicating' with the drug, court hears.
Otago man jailed for chasing girlfriend with chainsaw after blocked toilet fiasco
After drinking bottles of cider, accused was covered in excrement from a blocked toilet.
Horror crash: Train, cars collide - one woman seriously injured
One vehicle ended up on its roof in the rail crossing crash.
Son's death the latest heartbreaking blow in mum's tragic life
Vinnie Beecroft's body was recovered after he went missing off the coast of Dunedin.
Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days
Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.
Young Kiwis reach out to tackle online threats
Three-quarters of young Kiwis have acted in response to social media distress.
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
Jetboat crashes on Kawarau River near Queenstown
There are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.
Hollywood returns to Otago
Marvel Cinematic Universe star among big names shooting Netflix film.
Local Focus: Beach volleyball comp wraps up at the Mount
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Man impregnates daughter: Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatment
The prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".
Bus crash witness: 'I just heard screaming'
Nicholas Holmes heard a crash then grinding metal on the road and ran to the scene.
Search for missing male at Dunedin beach
A search will continue until dark for a person missing after struggling in the water.
The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin
No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.
'One of the most controlling men I've ever seen': Judge blasts man who tormented ex
Despite protection order, Balclutha man continued to turn up at ex-partner's house.
'Capable' climbers fell to their deaths from Marian Peak
Veteran Wanaka mountaineer Geoff Wayatt gave evidence into the Kiwis' death.
Abnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows
"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.
Body found in search for missing climber at Mt Earnslaw
The climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.
Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few
It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'
'How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'
Kiwi teacher arrested at airport with child sex abuse images on his phone
The man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.