Invercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

To keep dry and warm in this weather you'd need to one clever bunny indeed.

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

Car crash blocks path of an excavator which was set to clear a major slip.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

The men helped local communities in Mosgiel evacuate to safer ground.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

The worst of the weather is yet to come as houses start to flood and roads are closed.

Dunedin man posed online as a young girl and downloaded child pornography.

The international owner plans to spend $5m developing the Lake Hawea property.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.

Complaint Otago cop allegedly subjected woman to vicious attack while he was off-duty.

These Aussie astrophotographers make our country look amazing.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Gene Browne's childhood of abuse blurred into a life of crime, spent mainly in jail.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the head of of tourism at Weta Workshop.

A journey on a spectacular South Island pass turned into a nightmare for a tour party.

Visitors who have poured into Milford Sound have been surveyed on their impressions.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.