Winter storm chaos: What you need to know
A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.
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Storm strands travellers
Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.
Canterbury flood chaos; blizzard warning
The worst of the weather is yet to come as houses start to flood and roads are closed.
Home detention for child porn offender
Dunedin man posed online as a young girl and downloaded child pornography.
Unconventional design for $7m property
The international owner plans to spend $5m developing the Lake Hawea property.
Meth, cash seized in Hamilton and Otago
Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.
Gang violence: 'It was getting out of control'
Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.
Did Tom Cruise's crew break the rules?
A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.
Car thieves torch disabled driver's car
A car theft has left its disabled owner without independent mobility.
'Off-duty cop dragged me down the road on my stomach'
Complaint Otago cop allegedly subjected woman to vicious attack while he was off-duty.
Father jailed for machete attack
Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.
Delivered into the predators' hands: 'I couldn't defend myself'
Gene Browne's childhood of abuse blurred into a life of crime, spent mainly in jail.
Boy, 5, survives 40m cliff plunge onto rocks
The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.
Otago Uni plans to cut 182 staff
The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.
Watch NZH Local Focus: New chocolate factory in Waikato
Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
1080 likely cause of Dunedin dog's death
A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.
Bus crash passengers huddle for warmth
A journey on a spectacular South Island pass turned into a nightmare for a tour party.
Verdict on the Milford Sound tourism boom
Visitors who have poured into Milford Sound have been surveyed on their impressions.
America's Cup parade plan in Dunedin
Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.
94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt Hutt
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.
'Coherent plan' needed for cat control
Ideas raised to control cats aren't enough to do the job, ecologist Mark Bellingham says.
Four days of hell: Worst weather of the year to hit
Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.
Self-taught Kiwi girl excels in Russian
A girl who taught herself Russian has come ninth in the world in an online test.
NZ First leader in town as party sets sights on regions
New Zealand First has now set its sights on regional electorates, including Waitaki.
$6m pipe upgrade delayed in Dunedin
A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.
Dream home with a view that almost wasn't
Some might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.
Don't drive tonight, Southerners warned
Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Speedster doing 179km/h on icy roads
There have been 34 reported crashes between 6am and 1pm in Southland and Otago today.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Alcohol poisoning of minors: Man arrested
A Dunedin man has been charged with supplying home-brewed alcohol to young people.