Jailing her husband would financially cripple family and devastate their youngest child.

Dunedin man's hasty attempt at covering up his crime made the damage a whole lot worse.

The two chicks died after venturing away from their nest before a flood.

Thunderstorms, wind and rain are expected to dominate the agenda this weekend.

Dunedin police have been left highly disappointed by the actions of motorists in Dunedin.

It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.

A man has been taken to the Dunedin Hospital emergency department in a serious condition.

Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.

Two of the weeks-old flightless New Zealand birds have died.

Bar owner said he believed the man had fallen down the stairs at the entrance to the bar.

The 68-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It is understood the death occurred at upmarket lounge and rooftop bar Carousel.

Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.

Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.

Judge ordered the court be locked down and only counsel and accredited media could remain.

'I am a stalker and could murder someone, but I am not a dishonest person'.

Students fearing that everyone will be forced to resit exam after cheating allegations.

Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.

Appeal says there was a miscarriage of justice as Merritt's autism not raised with jury.

'Your offending smacks of a total disregard for impact of your acts upon your victims.'

Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.

''There are aspects of this matter I regard as unique,'' the judge said.

Simple bank blunder led police straight to the phone scammer.

Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards

The Bishop of Dunedin says he may not wait for a Royal Commission before lifting the lid.

Dad says more boy racers are doing burnouts, putting kid's lives at risk around his home.

Darryl Smith was abused by members of a Catholic order while in state care.

Police continue to search for man after 'disgusting' attack.

Organisers of a charity boxing event in Otago say all steps are taken to ensure safety.

Sometimes justice is not delivered in a courtroom, but by a concerned community.