Fire crews battling forest blaze in Burnside, Dunedin
The blaze was being buffeted by strong winds across Dunedin.
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Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show
Planner backs golf challenge at harbour site
Residents oppose golf challenge and hire facility at Otago Harbour.
37.4C! NZ sizzles but look what's in store now
Middlemarch Otago strikes 37.4C in another day of blazing heat.
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.
Drink-driver claims he was 'sleep-walking'
Cromwell man slammed into a parked car, shunting it forward about 10m.
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
Ancestral heads returned to Easter Island
Ancestral skulls are heading home to Easter Island after 70 years.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Mystery deaths of extremely endangered birds: what's killing our gulls?
Second time there have been mass deaths of endangered species at NZ breeding colony.
Warnings as country bakes in 40C heat
Outdoor activities that were safe to do in cooler conditions could now become hazardous.
Both victims of fatal house fire named
The post mortems have been completed but an investigation is continuing into the fire.
Boy rides pogo stick up world's steepest street
Harry Willis had a steely look of determination as he made his way up the street.
Victim of fatal South Dunedin fire named
Police say the investigation involves several different versions of events.
Taxpayers to fund tree hut removal
Glenn Raymond illegally built on crown land. He's now left taxpayers with $10k bill.
Lindis River is dry, but fields still green
Otago rivers are dry in some sections but farmers are still fighting against restrictions.
Queenstown could be test for tourist levy
Queenstown Lakes mayor says local ratepayers not able to fund infrastructure needed.
Search for skydiving victim Tyler Nii suspended
No sign of missing skydiver after final phase of Lake Wakatipu sonar search.
Large scrub fire under control in Queenstown
It took nine fire crews and two helicopters to get a handle on the blaze.
Man's death highlights hospital failings
Wanaka man died in ambulance while being transported from Dunstan Hospital to another.
Possible human remains found in burnt-out house-bus
When firefighters arrived they found the house-bus engulfed in flames.
$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campers
Breaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.
Freedom campers breaking rules in Queenstown
Freedom campers were fined $662,800 by Queenstown's district council, but many didn't pay.
'Beautiful resting ground' for skydiver
Skydiver's family are prepared for the reality they might not be able to take him home.
'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrage
Queenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.
Police hold blessing for missing man Tyler Nii
Police hold blessing for missing American Tyler Nii after skydiving tragedy.
Impaled man taken to Dunedin Hospital
Impaled man sent to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries
Police name truck driver killed in Otago crash
Nigel Patrick Beck was killed when his truck rolled at Beaumont yesterday morning.
Dunedin rapist to be released on parole
Release granted subject to strict conditions, including curfew and electronic monitoring.
'Being a dick behind the wheel'
National touch player Mackenzie Haugh has been disqualified from driving indefinitely.
Haast: The town where cellphones are silent
A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.
Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.