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Southern roads still closed by snow

The winter storm that brought snow and heavy rain to many parts of the South is moving north, but many roads in the region remain affected in its wake this morning.

Winter storm hits South Island

Snow is falling in the South Island this afternoon as temperatures plunge to freezing in some areas.

Weather radar on way for Otago

State-owned weather bureau the MetService is looking for a site near Dunedin where it can build a $3 million weather radar.

Dog a 'victim of climate change'

Owner's of terrier swept out to sea near St Clair says she'd "never seen waves like this before" as climate experts warn that NZ coast at is at risk to extreme weather.

'Rogue wave' claims dog

Passers-by watched in horror as a ''rogue wave'' surged up to engulf a woman and her dog walking on a Dunedin beach yesterday.

Woman killed in crash near Hampden named

State of emergency claims 'rubbish'

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has rubbished claims a state of emergency should have been declared after this week's one-in-100-year flood.

Kia ora: Kingston

Elisabeth Easther scopes out the many attractions of the tiny community nestled at the end of Lake Wakatipu.

Otago: Blazing a trail in the south

The decades-long battle for Otago's cycle route was worth it, finds Cassandra Mason.

Teenager arrested over 'cowardly' assault

Owner slams councillors as bars close

Two of Dunedin's biggest student bars have shut suddenly, and their owner has pointed to Dunedin's ''utterly conservative'' councillors as the cause.

'Smart' drugs not such a clever move

University of Otago PhD researcher Hazem Zohny has warned about myths and "hype" involving so-called "smart" drugs.

Truck rolls on Otago Peninsula

Emergency services assess the scene of a Delta truck, which came off McMeeking Rd, on the Otago Peninsula, and rolled yesterday.

Not closing, under-fire bar owner says

An Octagon bar owner insists his late-night venue will not become the latest to close, despite police opposition to a renewed on-licence after a string of assaults linked to the premises.

Dedicated to kids on and off field

One-hundred and sixty-five students; 165 nicknames - Alec Campbell, Maniototo Area School's Deputy Principal, remembers them all.

El Nino to bring more snow

South Islanders will have some reprieve from the cold winds, rain and snow that lashed regions yesterday but are warned to expect more days like that this winter.

Lake Wakatipu search called off

Police have called off the search for a vessel believed to be missing on Lake Wakatipu, in the Otago region.

Teen injured in 'cowardly group attack'

A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in what police have described as a “cowardly unprovoked group attack” outside a party in Dunedin.