Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.

Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.

There have been 34 reported crashes between 6am and 1pm in Southland and Otago today.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

A Dunedin man has been charged with supplying home-brewed alcohol to young people.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the general manager of Camp Glenorchy.

Woman brandishing a pistol inside a dairy hot-footed within seconds of entering.

Police warn motorists of icy roads across Otago this morning.

Man "absolutely blown away" after winning $400,000 with Strike Four.

Good news for skiers with timely dump of snow on country's fields

Firefighters are trying to save a home from burning to the ground.

The machine gun-toting star wished the team good luck before their second All Blacks test.

Thousands visit this town each winter - here are the most luxurious boltholes on offer.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

Health and safety law is threatening access to traditional climbing sites.

Tina Weepu jailed for two years following attack that left 72-year-old blind in one eye.

A cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.

Trans woman charged with three armed robberies has been remanded to a men's prison.

Man who rammed police car after months on the run has been jailed for nearly three years.

University of Otago fears Govt changes to tertiary education could result in free-for-all.

Possums seeking a mate are the main suspects in the skifield sabotage.

A central Dunedin street has been closed after several ice-related crashes.

Boy was standing near the edge of a narrow precipitous section of track when it gave way.

One person is dead and at least 10 people injured after a bus and 4WD crashed.

How many children are infected by chickenpox outbreak is not known.

Parliamentary officials reportedly know the content of the Todd Barclay tapes.

A burglar ransacked two houses - but left a balaclava with his DNA on it.

Dunedin man Murray Barrington, 73, was a member of the Otago Aero Club.

A car slid on an icy road and plunged into Otago Harbour this morning.

The survivor of yesterday's Otago plane crash is 'recovering well'.