Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours

Employers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.

Trade of stolen tools fueled by South Island's growing meth problem, police say.

A Dunedin woman says she was horrified to learn the supermarket poisoned birds.

Firefighters called to the rescue after two children locked themselves inside.

Man's family and friends found his body and the wreckage of the vehicle after a search.

Jailing her husband would financially cripple family and devastate their youngest child.

Dunedin man's hasty attempt at covering up his crime made the damage a whole lot worse.

The two chicks died after venturing away from their nest before a flood.

It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.

A man has been taken to the Dunedin Hospital emergency department in a serious condition.

Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.

Two of the weeks-old flightless New Zealand birds have died.

New Zealand Whisky Collection has surpassed its $500,000 equity crowdfunding target.

Dennis Willyams died in a bar fall just hours after being in police custody.

Bar owner said he believed the man had fallen down the stairs at the entrance to the bar.

The 68-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It is understood the death occurred at upmarket lounge and rooftop bar Carousel.

Judge ordered the court be locked down and only counsel and accredited media could remain.

'I am a stalker and could murder someone, but I am not a dishonest person'.

Students fearing that everyone will be forced to resit exam after cheating allegations.

Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.

A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.

Marilynn Webb has been crowned the supreme winner at the nation's Māori art awards.

Appeal says there was a miscarriage of justice as Merritt's autism not raised with jury.

'Your offending smacks of a total disregard for impact of your acts upon your victims.'

Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.

''There are aspects of this matter I regard as unique,'' the judge said.

Simple bank blunder led police straight to the phone scammer.

Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards