Irrigators, power companies and mountaineers could all be affected if climate change leads to changes in snow levels.

Police have arrested two men they allege are "linchpins" in the supply and distribution of methamphetamine into Southland.

A sexual assault victim faced her attacker in court and described how his "depravity" had robbed her of her childhood.

Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.

Bevan Hurley tackles the stunning Hump Ridge Track in remote western Southland by night.

Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.

This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.

The Super City better watch out. South Island councils are setting up a "coalition of the willing" to have their voice heard in the corridors of Parliament.

A man whose 60-year-old son drowned at sea said he `lived for fishing'' and was happiest whenever he was out on the ocean.

Later today a decision will be made whether to send divers down to look at a fishing vessel, believed to be the boat that disappeared off the Fiordland coast on Saturday with two onboard.

Search teams will be back out this morning looking for a fishing vessel which is missing off the coast of Fiordland.

A massive search was due to resume this morning for two fishermen whose boat capsized near Fiordland.

The Rimutaka Hill Road and the Desert Road have reopened after snow forced their closure this morning.

Snow was falling in the hills around Wellington this afternoon as a strong southerly blast snow that brought snow down to sea level moved up the country.

Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.

Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.

Paul Rush takes a time travel journey through Fiordland's twilight zone.