"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.

The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.

Hariroa Williams has been jailed despite having a month-old baby at home.

Two helicopters attended the crash, as well as police, fire crews and St John.

Marine and Motorhome Dunedin owner Garry Hornby said he had "nothing left" to sell.

The Race Relations Commissioner has condemned two recent racist attacks in NZ.

The attack is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have local police worried.

Mark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.

"It's tragic ... These are people that won't be there for Christmas."

The crash occurred near Hillgrove.

The 22-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Dr Deborah Mills was not allowed to board her flight back to NZ due to her flight history.

Accommodation and hospitality in Otago have lost business due to graduation cancellations.

The results of the tender should be known early next week, Gary Kirk of Bayleys says.

Ex Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.

Mohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.

Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.

Rocket Lab launched the electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula site.

Bid to land investors to save Air New Zealand's last original 747 aircraft as a hotel.

Police warn of deaths and hospital admissions from dodgy pills.

Joss Ingram obtained her fourth dan black belt in Wellington at the weekend.

The victim required surgery after the incident and was off work for nine weeks.

More than 3000 students had their graduation ceremonies cancelled after threats.

The missing link in the Central Otago network is shaping up as a jewel in the crown

The university has cancelled all of this week's graduation ceremonies and parades.