Groups are using the region's lakes and rivers as toilets, showers and sinks.

Two men will appear in the Dunedin District Court today, a third will appear in Queenstown

Jorge Eduardo Riquelme Cruz admits charge, but doesn't want conviction.

There was little detail about the incident, but it involved a "person in the water".

Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.

Another day, another weather record bites the dust.

Mother says she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following her son's death.

Wanaka man died in ambulance while being transported from Dunstan Hospital to another.

A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.

Architect 'flattered' to have extraordinary Wanaka house feature on BBC show.

A Chilean man who allegedly flew a drone near helicopters fighting fires has been named.

New life together like a "never-ending rocket in space", Married at First Sight star says.

Wind shift threatens houses as tinder-dry grass goes up in flames.

Eight helicopters fighting the fire were grounded when a drone was spotted.

Firefighters have been battling the blaze since just before 3pm.

A Wanaka man has died after his paraglider crashed on Mt Roy.

Witness saw glider crash, reported it to emergency services just before 3pm.

Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.

David Fisher's parents pay tribute to their son after 26-year-old's drowning.

A body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.

The swimmer got into trouble trying to retrieve a boat.

The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.

Parts of the South sweltered for a second day today.

To prevent potential customers being turned away at the gate, a new venue has been found.

Three Kiwis will be happy with their Lotto winnings after last nights draw.

An open door into a removal truck can have far-reaching consequences.

National says it wants tourists to pay for conservation in NZ, but not through a tax.

Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.

Champion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.