'Capable' climbers fell to their deaths from Marian Peak
Veteran Wanaka mountaineer Geoff Wayatt gave evidence into the Kiwis' death.
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Abnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows
"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.
Body found in search for missing climber at Mt Earnslaw
The climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.
Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few
It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'
'How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'
Kiwi teacher arrested at airport with child sex abuse images on his phone
The man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.
Oil giant trespasses Dunedin granny
'If OMV are worried about a 51kg grandma they really are in a bad way.'
One dead, two injured in Queenstown crash involving motorbike
One hurt on main road in Queenstown, the other after going down a bank near Palmerston.
Man imported magic mushrooms for depression
Police oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.
City zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to Māori
Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/h
The motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.
Student zone furniture dumping rife, ratepayers picking up removals bill
Ratepayers are picking up the bill as council puts on extra services to remove furniture.
Heavy rain and gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South tomorrow
Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.
Axe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UK
Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.
Mega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for Otago
Parts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.
'Bloody legend': Cop spotted pruning bush instead of handing out tickets
The officer spotted the overgrown bush and decided to increase visibility for drivers.
Gore woman looking for love used as 'money mule' by international crime syndicate
Reparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.
Central Stags move up to 2nd on Super Smash table, but crucial games to come
They sit two points above the Auckland Aces, although Volts and Aces have a game in hand.
CD girls defeat defending U15 cricket champs Auckland
The rest of the field has another four rounds to catch CD and Christchurch.
One dead after tractor rolls on private property in Central Otago
The crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.
Watkin refocuses
The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.
One seriously injured by falling tree in Dunedin
A St John spokeswoman said an ambulance was called to Albany St at 3.47pm.
Two sides go to war
Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa were top guns at last year's U18 Whanganui Festival of Cricket.
CD still in contention
Stags now third on the ladder and Hinds also in playoff contention with two games to go.
Weather: It won't feel like summer for next week
Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.
Champion harness driver 'serious, but stable' after mid-race collapse
Rescue chopper flew to the scene of the Omakau races yesterday after a mid-race collapse.
Cricket talent spotting
The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.
Smoke from Aussie bush fires hits NZ: Hazy skies expected for the next week
The skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.
Fireworks display dropped to protect seabirds
Video from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.
Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it
Fight on as multinational oil giant gains go-ahead
Oil giant OMV has been given approval to drill in the Great South Basin.
Stabbing of sea lion defended
Former council candidate believed he had the right to stab 'berserk' endangered sea lion.