Withdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.

1721 residential properties and 826 commercial properties are affected.

The family had been amazed and humbled by the support shown to them since the tragedy.

A tribute to the All Black great is taking shape in the sky above Dunedin.

The building would "step" down the Moray Place hill, developers say.

A return trip goes up a gear, writes D'Arcy Waldegrave.

There was a knock on the door of the Sharma family home at 2am-it was two police officers.

First leader brave enough to share welfare story but has come under attack for doing so.

The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.

'The man is living the life of Riley and his victims are still suffering'.

He claims it was a harmless poem - the judge who read it says it's more like a threat.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Former Dunedin television presenter Craig Storey has avoided jail time.

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.

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.

Mosgiel woman dead inside her home for two weeks before her body was discovered.

The once-cool appeal of smoking to teens now appears to have been stubbed out.

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.