Most of the animals were mice and rats, followed by fish, amphibians and sheep.

Dunedin surgeons demand apology and warn to expect "more bad news" if crisis not averted.

Protective headgear issued to mental health staff after patient assaults Dunedin nurse.

All staff at three Dunedin restaurants benefit from a "dollar-for-dollar" savings scheme.

Fire engulfs a home in the South Island.

When 28 firearms and 22,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen, police had to act quickly.

Winston Aldworth talks to the chief guide of Southern Lakes Heliski.

A man who burgled weapons from Dunedin's pistol club and sold them has also been jailed.

Footage shows Dunedin man forced to fit wheels he allegedly stole back on the vehicle.

Kids are fearless and quick to learn, writes Winston Aldworth.

Do you remember your first time on skis?

For the 2017 winter season, Cardrona has installed a $10 million Doppelmayr "chondola", a lift combining eight-person gondola cabins and six-seater chairs.

Police responded to a number of complaints from the public before the car rolled in Otago.

Courtney Whitaker checks in for the Veuve Clicquot Hotel du Marc-experience.

Accident investigators discovered helicopter pilot had been briefed on 'flying standards'.

Man accused of attacking someone with a ratchet avoids jail because of police mistake.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Potiki Adventures' ambassador of good will.

People are using Facebook to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, police say.

Two penguin carcasses have been discovered after a slip swept away nesting boxes.

Police discovered the 'suspicious' man was the same involved in recent break-in attempts.

A resident awoke to a torrent of mud that severed a cottage in half.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

Invercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

To keep dry and warm in this weather you'd need to one clever bunny indeed.

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

Car crash blocks path of an excavator which was set to clear a major slip.