The burglars cut a hole in the security grille in the 161-year-old home.

John Mitchell died at home just two days after seeking help from an after-hours GP.

The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

Claims that a clerical error may be responsible for the deportation of his disabled wife.

Today's top news: remembrance service held in Christchurch, racism blamed for NZ deaths.

"There is a greater gang presence in the lower South Island than I've seen in my life".

The thief was sentenced to a year of home detention.

Man pleaded guilty to burglary, threatening to injure and unlawfully being in a building.

A woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker has married partner Penny Tipu.

'Likeable rogue' Mitchell McPhee was about to become a father for first time.

The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.

An Otago man in his 60s went missing this morning.

Women now lead 55 per cent of primary schools but still only 33 per cent of high schools.

Police investigate an apparent hit and run in Balclutha, leaving a man with glass in head.

Landlord "devastated'' that his rental property had been contaminated by previous tenant.

A section of State Highway 1 has been closed following the crash.

Nigel Patrick Beck was killed when his truck rolled at Beaumont yesterday morning.

There was an incident with a knife, new babies and shades of Harry Potter for our new MPs.

DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday

He is still officially an MP on a $160,000-a-year salary, and he's leaving the country.

MP declined to answer questions about the controversy that led to his retirement.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Parliamentary officials reportedly know the content of the Todd Barclay tapes.

National Party board member who asked woman to withdraw Todd Barclay complaint named.

Two schools and a kindy were locked down before the incident was resolved peacefully.

Locals shocked and devastated by the death of a young couple in a plane crash.

A District Council has been ordered to pay nearly $2 million to a businessman after losing its fight over Balclutha's botched Centennial Pool upgrade.

Farmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.