Angry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.

Central Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.

Road blocked while police investigate.

Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.

One house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.

Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODT

The Strait of Magellan is at the bottom of South America. Spoiler: It's cold!

A handful of excellent Central Otago cellar doors - because you have to start somewhere.

"We're fighting a disease that's trying to beat us."

Sir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily Times

Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.

The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.

Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.

Rhiannon Exeter cried "happy tears" after a stranger paid for her groceries when her eftpos card declined. Video / NZ Herald

Fire and Emergency said it had been a challenge accessing the blaze on foot.

Resort teeming with undercover operatives.

"Why would I lie?"