The dramatic incident happened when an officer left the police car keys in the ignition.

Pharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.

Cloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.

The incident occurred in rural Southland.

Council considering its options after being charged over death of three-year-old.

Gore mayor is putting pressure on Rio Tinto to remove dangerous waste from Southland site.

Stephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.

Luke Howden and his partner escaped the waters with just photos and their dog Scruffy.

As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.

The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.

Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.

While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.

Driver and a front-seat passenger transported to Dunedin and Invercargill for treatment.

The highway is closed after the single vehicle crash.

Reparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.

National Party calls for review of NCEA exam setting.

Police say investigation team worked "tirelessly".

Emergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.

Gore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.

A police dog was involved in the arrest, and 'one or two people' were injured.

Wanted man teased for his appearance as one pleads: "Leave Mr Tumnus alone".

Police in Gore are hunting a man who rammed a police car and made off with pistols.

The first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.

At least three unknown assailants attacked him from behind as he was walking.

Endangering transport carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.

As far as crime stories go this one may be due to the silence of the lambs?

Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.

A troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.

One lane of SH1 west of Edendale is blocked after the 5.06am crash.