The Invercargill MP's decision was unexpected in many quarters.

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

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

Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.

Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.

Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.

A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.

Six months jail for harassment by text, Facebook Messenger, phone calls and emails.

The 30-year-old man is accused of using a knife to kill a man.

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Body of man found at Invercargill property.

"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.

After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.

Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.

The man walked into the Kiwibank branch and demanded money.

Court told attacker's Christian wife would face discrimination if her husband was named.

The crash took place on the edge of Invercargill at Seaward Bush.

The 31-year-old was due to appear in court today.

Police are seeking a man in connection with a woman's death in Invercargill.

The woman's body was found at a motel about 11am today.

A 29-year-old man was arrested this evening in relation to a shooting in Invercargill.

Man with a gunshot wound found by officers in suburban Strathern.

No one expected "something like this would happen here", says Otautau resident.

Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.

A large crowd has gathered for the memorial for cancer care advocate.

Dad's agony from a death 'no parents and grandparents should ever have to suffer'.

Dejay Kane had driven erratically before crash killed nurse and mother.