Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
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South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
New Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the south
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.
Police warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New Year
Three days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Night on the GnTs, then crashing into a bush
A Dunedin man knocked back five gin and tonics before crashing his BMW into three cars.
First-time cherry spitter wins Cromwell competition
"I just found out about [the competition] this morning and thought 'I know how to spit'."
The killer wave for surfers 100km from the sea
An industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.
Holiday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crash
The deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.
Jack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed
Plus expert tips on what you should read this summer.
Teen dies in hospital after crash near Balclutha
The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
'The ultimate present': Little bundles of joy arrive for Christmas
Two couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.
'Did not want to fight': New mum jailed for stabbing
Hariroa Williams has been jailed despite having a month-old baby at home.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
'The pain never goes away': Ten years since Timothy Wallis vanished
It has been a decade since Timothy Wallis, 26, went missing.
Police called after Christmas antics get out of hand
A 52-year-old man was arrested in Dunedin last night.
Dunedin man dies 8 days after wheelchair crash
Michael James MacLeod, 46, of Dunedin, died on Sunday.
30 years on: Woman's recovery after head impaled in horrific crash
On June 17, 1990, Mell Marshall was in a single-vehicle crash in Dunedin.
Man launched 'frenzied attack' on flatmate
They were flatmates before the man punched, kicked and heel-stomped his victim.
Dunedin city councillor fails in legal battle over $12 parking ticket
Lee Vandervis was ticketed for exceeding the half-hour time limit where he had parked.
Warning after 'tussle' with group of cyclists
The man received a warning from police for disorderly behaviour.
Drink-driver 'incredibly lucky' after car launched 80m into tree
Luisa Hope Taesega Elisara, 22, appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Tragedy in the hills - the mysterious death of polo star Lauren Biddle
Episode 14 of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime focuses on the death of Lauren Biddle
Killer sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to death
Mark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.
Otago graduation threats: Accused 'wanted to surpass mosque attacks'
The 22-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
NZ-based doctor misses Kiwi Christmas after denied flight home
Dr Deborah Mills was not allowed to board her flight back to NZ due to her flight history.
Woman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threats
An arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.
Business lost due to Otago graduation threat
Accommodation and hospitality in Otago have lost business due to graduation cancellations.
Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
Ex Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.
More paracetamol overdoses at Christchurch ED during Covid-19 lockdown
There was a 6.5 per cent increase in people attending after overdoses during lockdown.
Former refugees help build seawall on Otago Peninsula
Mohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.
Fire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near Dunedin
Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.