Police said the death has been referred to the coroner.

A 20-year-old Dunedin woman rescued a tourist struggling to stay afloat in surf.

Immigration NZ doubts they have a valid relationship and he now faces deportation.

The buzz around Otago apiarists is shaping up to be one of the best in years.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

The incident was among countless alleged sexual assaults in a four-year period.

Teens had an extremely close encounter with a large shark off Dunedin beach last night.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

Man distracted staff while his partner, her kids left shop with $1700 of stolen goods.

Owner of a Four Square store is pleading with customers to check their Lotto tickets.

A Dunedin schoolgirl has sustained ''moderate injuries'' in an alleged assault.

Desperate to make some cash to feed his P addiction, he got into a car outside Macca's.

The act was ''foolish to say the least'', police said.

Otago's chocolate factory crowdfunding campaign has reached its maximum target of $2m.

A "mind-blowing" plan to develop Dunedin's Steamer Basin gets widespread support.

Man who found his ex at home with someone new told police he "had done a real job on her".

Marcus Tucker died after a brutal and sustained attack. Who was he?

Auckland woman who had affair with businessman and harassed wife challenges convictions

Owner forced teen to replace stolen wheels - and posted video on Facebook.

Comments on van rental company's website draw complaint from city councillor.

The childcare group left the park without one of its children.

A man who died during a pursuit was working towards becoming a police officer.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Great King and Albany Sts, Dunedin

Injured man unable to return to work since fireworks accident.

Dunedin man facing 23 sex charges against six girls over a 20-year period.

Dunedin research group inspired by US girl who sent $30.20 in cat-sitting money.

She has not been seen since she went missing more than two years ago daughter's home.

After losing control of car he continued driving on wrong side of road, crashing into pole

Police search nets drugs, drug-related equipment and gun parts

Hopes of fine weather during Auckland marathon on Sunday.