Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.

A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.

Police are responding to reports of a person with a firearm in Omakau, in Central Otago.

To have hope ripped away is 'horrendously cruel', says one patient.

Extensive land and water search for 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.

Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.

'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.

Judge accepts a conviction would impact on woman's career prospects.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall wins cricket silver at NZ Masters Games in Dunedin

Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has been farewelled today.

Loved ones of slain Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush have been getting tribute tattoos.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

En route from Dunedin to Christchurch a man's vehicle broke down and burst into flames.

Dunedin policeman left bleeding and in pain after having a bottle thrown at his face.

Two bodies were found inside the South Dunedin house, after it was set alight.

Mother worried her son was scared he would not make it to his 21st birthday.

Emergency services search pond about 4km from where Amber-Rose Rush, 16, was murdered.

NZ sea lion gave birth on NYE & had been raising it at Harwood until a few weeks ago.

A teller was told to hand over cash before the man took off in a dark coloured vehicle.

A section of State Highway 1 has been closed following the crash.

This week's storm played havoc with the plans of motorists, with closures stranding many.

"Significant flooding" across Dunedin - and the city's infrastructure is being overwhelmed

DoC urges dog owners to be vigilant after rare visitor to Mainland dies.

The owner of a Dunedin business fears he might have lost everything.

The blaze was being buffeted by strong winds across Dunedin.

Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show

Residents oppose golf challenge and hire facility at Otago Harbour.

Middlemarch Otago strikes 37.4C in another day of blazing heat.

Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.

Cromwell man slammed into a parked car, shunting it forward about 10m.