When Corey and Hayley Bichan bought a little caravan last year, it was for work, not play

British and Irish Lions supporters will feel at home during their stop in Dunedin.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

Parents forced to keep kids out of school because they do not have enough food for them.

Using the public's money comes with a lot of restrictions, says consultant.

Boney M outraged fans when they opened their tour of NZ with a 50-minute concert.

Troy Taylor said infant Ihaka Stokes had fallen over and banged his head. He hadn't.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk if a lethal parasite attacking Bluff oysters spreads.

A South Dunedin jeweller has been traumatised after being robbed by a masked gunman.

A "monster" turkey is roaming the streets and chasing people at a Dunedin walking spot.

Police have named the young woman who died in a crash in South Canterbury on Monday.

Staff were unsure who was responsible, but one said he had heard some speculation.

"I was so badly abused they were always rushing me to the hospital with bruises all over."

Michael Laws' post on social media has raised hackles.

It was the trip of a lifetime for Helen Spiers, to New York and a seat at United Nations.

Teen's work with youth in aftermath of friends' suicides earns royal accolade.

A pensioner's weekend was ruined when she saw all the wheels on her car had been stolen.

Schools are being advised to offer "gender-neutral" uniform, toilet and changing options.

Dunedin police located Vincent Clayton in hospital grounds.

Air New Zealand is putting on 7100 extra seats for Ed Sheeran fans next year.

Martin Dippie's stores are still wrangling with First Union after 3 1/2 years.

Tertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.

Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.

Mental health patients' stories will give most people sleepless nights, one mother says.

The security measures at big shows are reviewed every time, Ed Sheeran's promoter says.

It is alleged the defendant would lure her into his bed and play "rough games" with her.

Rise of meth and guns have resulted in one of the busiest years for Southern AOS.

A van stuck in high tide results in another vehicle becoming stuck, strops snapping.

Man who confronted a gun-toting dad moments before he murdered his kids to be honoured.

Thick layers of snow have dusted mountain tops and caused hold ups at Queenstown airport.