Cruise looked to be in high spirits during a break from a chopper flight around Wakatipu.

One snow-mad family went to extreme lengths to be first on the slopes at The Remarkables

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

An oil tanker has crashed on SH6, the Haast Pass Highway; Police say don't drive in area.

An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.

A name that matches your mug could be an odd secret ingredient to success in politics.

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

A popular snow groomer from Otago's Cardrona Alpine Resort has died in a fatal crash.

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

A bid to save the Cadbury factory in Dunedin is being unveiled today.

Michael Laws' post on social media has raised hackles.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the luxurious, 225-square-metre, Penthouse No 10.

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.

Photographers captured stunning shots of the Aurora Australis on Sunday night.

About $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.

A "dangerous" man who escaped police custody while in hospital has been found.

Police have widened a search for a Hampden man missing since yesterday afternoon.

Cannabidiol shown to be effective for a severe form of epilepsy, according to a new study.

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

A standard NZ psychiatry practice may violate human rights conventions, say researchers.

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

As Antarctic blast froze the country, a group of big wave surfers had a swell time.

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.

Had that split-second decision been made 3 weeks ago, a wife might still have a husband.

Someone is targeting a certain type of car for joyrides and then dumping the vehicle.