Coroner and police reject family's allegations of foul play over missing boat captain.

Police didn't actually see the incident but a witness followed the car.

Urgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.

Villa Maria has been named on a list of the world's most admired wine brands.

The man raped his pregnant partner who was breast-feeding another child.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Firefighters battle a large, intense fire engulfing a hay barn at Hillend.

The pair blocked the entrance way with gravel and debris to keep unwanted tourists out.

Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.

And what's killing New Zealanders' sex drive.

Kody Mosen accelerated heavily, evaded police spikes and sideswiped another vehicle.

Two months after fire gutted bus in Cromwell, tourists disappointed with treatment.

The 65-year-old man was seen to collapse by other competitors, and died short time later.

Online melanoma questionnaire indicates whether person's risk is higher than average.

The "bizarre" skit was witnessed by Otago University's dean of law, former student says.

Man raped and sexually abused a young girl hundreds of times.

Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.

A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.

A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.

Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.

A petition to bring back Otago Uni's annual law camp has nearly 800 signatures.

Fresh claims in law school scandal: 'Drunken nudity' at Auckland camp.

Controversial Otago University law camp cancelled following a review.

"The fact that the dean of the school was there made it seem like it was sanctioned."

Ex-student says a law faculty dean was present as students stripped in a talent quest.

The annually held law camp at the University of Otago could be cancelled.

Former law student said there were 'inappropriate conversations, caresses and carry-ons.'

Owner wants both dogs to be 'destroyed' before they hurt anyone else.

Family of cop Stewart Guthrie slain at Aramoana sell bravery medal overseas.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.