Gene Browne's childhood of abuse blurred into a life of crime, spent mainly in jail.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the head of of tourism at Weta Workshop.

A journey on a spectacular South Island pass turned into a nightmare for a tour party.

Visitors who have poured into Milford Sound have been surveyed on their impressions.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.

Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.

A girl who taught herself Russian has come ninth in the world in an online test.

New Zealand First has now set its sights on regional electorates, including Waitaki.

A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.

Some might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.

Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.

Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.

There have been 34 reported crashes between 6am and 1pm in Southland and Otago today.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Woman brandishing a pistol inside a dairy hot-footed within seconds of entering.

Police warn motorists of icy roads across Otago this morning.

Man "absolutely blown away" after winning $400,000 with Strike Four.

Older patients forced to sit on floor while waiting in eye department at Dunedin Hospital.

Police in Dunedin are hunting a woman involved in an attempted aggravated robbery

Good news for skiers with timely dump of snow on country's fields

Firefighters are trying to save a home from burning to the ground.

The machine gun-toting star wished the team good luck before their second All Blacks test.

Thousands visit this town each winter - here are the most luxurious boltholes on offer.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

Health and safety law is threatening access to traditional climbing sites.

Tina Weepu jailed for two years following attack that left 72-year-old blind in one eye.