Former Scottish international John Leslie is the new Taniwha mentor.

A conservation expert said this is a "catastrophic blow" for the species

The pair have been missing since March 2015 and haven't been seen since.

Former Blues, Tasman and Māori All Blacks halfback Billy Guyton has died today.

Teen had smoked cannabis and drunk cider before tragic accident.

Untreated wastewater, including human sewage, discharged from plants.

The school is only allowing students to attend the Y13 formal if they bring a partner.

Grins are guaranteed on a one-week family holiday.

Kim Anderson-Robb hit headlines across the globe.

A convicted drug dealer has been rewarded for his rehabilitation efforts in Otago.

Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.

Owner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.

The publication showcases the early-years experiences of Otago Polytechnic ākonga

The house has been cordoned off with police checking the scene since yesterday.

Serial rapist Edward Anand, 74, has been in prison for seven years and will stay there.

Elma McRobbie's key to a long life is simple: sports and good food.

Kiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.

Sixty-year-old died after skiing into a post at the bottom of a ski run.

Kiwi babies are still dying of the preventable disease that killed my uncle 75 years ago.

Leaking bathrooms alleged in multimillion-dollar claim.

Landowners stunned to discover building or development could be banned.

Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.

City responds to criticism over streets being named after men.

Heavily dressed in layers of clothes, Jayden Morgan approached women and pricked them.

Rising costs and falling prices claim another casualty.

The University of Otago is looking to take on the Māori name Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.

There are weather warnings spanning much of the lower half of the country.

‘I’m not afraid to die but it would annoy me’