Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.

An investigation has been launched into the 19-year-old former Gore woman's death.

"We are all on our own unique journeys... the key is to just start."

A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.

Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.

In Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.

The dramatic incident happened when an officer left the police car keys in the ignition.

Pharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.

Cloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.

Gore mayor is putting pressure on Rio Tinto to remove dangerous waste from Southland site.

Stephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.

Luke Howden and his partner escaped the waters with just photos and their dog Scruffy.

As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.

Total costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.

Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.

The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.

Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.

While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.

Reparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.

National Party calls for review of NCEA exam setting.

Police say investigation team worked "tirelessly".

Emergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.

A person has been critically injured in a car crash in Nelson.

Baby's fast arrival meant Southland primary unit couldn't be reached.

Gore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.

A police dog was involved in the arrest, and 'one or two people' were injured.

Wanted man teased for his appearance as one pleads: "Leave Mr Tumnus alone".

Police in Gore are hunting a man who rammed a police car and made off with pistols.

The first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.

At least three unknown assailants attacked him from behind as he was walking.