Fiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.

A Dunedin crime committed nearly 60 years ago has it's first suspect

The Dunedin man was 'self-medicating' with the drug, court hears.

After drinking bottles of cider, accused was covered in excrement from a blocked toilet.

One vehicle ended up on its roof in the rail crossing crash.

Vinnie Beecroft's body was recovered after he went missing off the coast of Dunedin.

Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.

Three-quarters of young Kiwis have acted in response to social media distress.

Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.

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The prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".

Nicholas Holmes heard a crash then grinding metal on the road and ran to the scene.

A search will continue until dark for a person missing after struggling in the water.

No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.

Despite protection order, Balclutha man continued to turn up at ex-partner's house.

Veteran Wanaka mountaineer Geoff Wayatt gave evidence into the Kiwis' death.

"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.

The climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.

Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.

'How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'

The man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.

'If OMV are worried about a 51kg grandma they really are in a bad way.'

One hurt on main road in Queenstown, the other after going down a bank near Palmerston.

Police oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.

Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.

The motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.

Ratepayers are picking up the bill as council puts on extra services to remove furniture.

Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.

Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.

Parts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.