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

Proposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.

A "couple of bangs" outside house turned out to be a massive slip on the Otago coast.

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.

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.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Otago roads have started to reopen but police say drivers still need to be cautious.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The men helped local communities in Mosgiel evacuate to safer ground.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

The worst of the weather is yet to come as houses start to flood and roads are closed.

Dunedin man posed online as a young girl and downloaded child pornography.

The international owner plans to spend $5m developing the Lake Hawea property.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.

A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.

A car theft has left its disabled owner without independent mobility.

Complaint Otago cop allegedly subjected woman to vicious attack while he was off-duty.

These Aussie astrophotographers make our country look amazing.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

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.