Police rule out newly released footage as being missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates.

Speed cameras have gone up at 33 high crash risk sites. Police hope they'll reduce carnage

Crown says Blackler attacked his flatmate and left him face down, where he was found dead.

"I copped a whole heap of abuse then she went to punch me in the face," victim says.

The Zeddy Dry Feeder has wowed the judges at the Southern Rural Life Innovation Awards.

Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

Alan James Fahey, or 'God' to his friends, was found face-down, soaked in his own blood.

The tragedy happened in Queenstown last weekend.

Agribusiness is now a subject to learn at Kavanagh College in Dunedin.

Four trampers plucked from Makarora River island after one swam for help

He was moments away from the event he's prepared for over the years.

Road spikes were used to stop the stolen ambulance.

Five fire crews attended the blaze.

The group of five became stranded after attempting to cross the river.

Wet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.

Rabbit control is 'proving to be a challenge to keep on top of', council says.

University of Otago law student is among those said to have been targeted by the law firm.

Landlord "devastated'' that his rental property had been contaminated by previous tenant.

Farming cadets tackle training with enthusiasm in Coleridge Downs.

Top student's advice: stop procrastinating, understand things and get to bed early!

Here's how man got charged for reckless use of a motor vehicle without touching the wheel.

9 months before he killed his friend in drunken crash, he nearly killed himself same way.

Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.

A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.

Police are responding to reports of a person with a firearm in Omakau, in Central Otago.

To have hope ripped away is 'horrendously cruel', says one patient.

Extensive land and water search for 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.

Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.

'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.

Judge accepts a conviction would impact on woman's career prospects.