Latest from Otago

Judge stumped by 'emoji' threat

Judge learns what emoji are when the subject comes up in court after a man sent a threatening message via social media.

Paraglider crashes into powerlines

A paraglider has hit powerlines on Coronet Peak this afternoon.

Police investigating Glenorchy fire

The fire that cut off a small community near Queenstown is now under police investigation.

Women warned not to skimp on food

Many women who do the recommended amount of exercise may be harming themselves by eating too little, a survey indicates.

Twist in McCaw marriage mystery

Another twist in the marriage saga of the country's most famous glamour couple as the pair fly out of Queenstown.

Police name victims of two fatal crashes

The 2017 road toll already stands at nine.

Our holiday weather explained

Dr Brett Mullan of the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) explains our holiday season weather and warming world.

Families close ranks over McCaw nuptials

McCaw has been spotted out and about in Wanaka this afternoon - without a wedding band.

Did wedding bells ring for Richie McCaw?

Speculation was rife last night that Richie McCaw and Gemma Flynn married at a private ceremony in Wanaka.

'Climbers, make sure you make it home'

The death of a young Czech man who fell several hundred metres on Mt Aspiring is "tragic", the Mountain Safety Council says.

Road toll rises after motorcyclist dies

Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.

Weather: Drizzle clears for fine NYE

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

Czech climber dies after Mt Aspiring fall

A man has died after falling several hundred metres on to the Therma Glacier at Mt Aspiring.

Fine Boxing Day weather in store

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

Xmas weather: Where will the sun shine?

The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.

Otago leads in spending

Spending in the lead up to Christmas had grown in Otago 12.7 per cent year-on-year.

Speeder caught four times in an hour

The driver already had 125 demerit points when he was caught speeding four times in about an hour in the Lindis Pass.

High risk predator to live at prison

A serial sexual predator of young boys has finished a three-year jail term but will now have to live in a residence on prison grounds