First leader brave enough to share welfare story but has come under attack for doing so.

Former Dunedin television presenter Craig Storey has avoided jail time.

Dunedin surgeons demand apology and warn to expect "more bad news" if crisis not averted.

Southern DHB says it decided against giving mental health staff helmets.

Protective headgear issued to mental health staff after patient assaults Dunedin nurse.

All staff at three Dunedin restaurants benefit from a "dollar-for-dollar" savings scheme.

Jailed man advertised his former girlfriend as "for sale" for $1 and tagged her by name.

When 28 firearms and 22,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen, police had to act quickly.

Prostate cancer sufferers among those missing out on operations.

A paedophile priest's pic has been removed from the wall at Dunedin's Kavanagh College.

Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

Man accused of attacking someone with a ratchet avoids jail because of police mistake.

Proposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.

A "couple of bangs" outside house turned out to be a massive slip on the Otago coast.

Police discovered the 'suspicious' man was the same involved in recent break-in attempts.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

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

A helicopter and specialist swimmers rushed to rescue motorists trapped in floodwaters.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

​Dunedin's emergency operations centre have been activated as city prepares for the worst.

Bad weather has cancelled today's jaffa race.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Bystanders are upset it took an hour for an ambulance to arrive to assist an ill woman.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.