Rising street violence is fuelled by booze, drugs - and maybe visiting Kiwis, locals say.

A police spokeswoman said the body was located on the beach, near Lawyers Head.

Alexandra reached a high of 25C yesterday. This morning, it shivered in 7C.

The university remains "hopeful" the two ceremonies will go ahead as planned.

Elderly victim deceived into considering serial offender as "a younger brother".

Police not confirming report that suggested a shooting was the threat at Otago ceremonies.

A specific threat against university graduation ceremonies has forced a cancellation.

'Smelling like rotten eggs combined with decayed chicken when left in the sun.'

Six people have been arrested after several search warrants were executed by police.

An alert has been sent to students.

Firms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.

Disgraced financial adviser Barry Kloogh was jailed for over 8 years for theft and fraud.

A final fundraising push puts the area's growing Muslim community in reach of its goal.

Protesters have stopped a coal train from running by locking themselves to the tracks.

Kelvin Wisely said he would suffer severe anxiety without a home to return to from prison.

Otago growers rubbish claims they're turning down locals for cheap foreign labour.

A man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.

Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.

Christchurch International Airport Ltd is planning to construct an airport in Tarras.

The abuse took place in the 1970s and early 1980s.

The industry has faced criticism for not responding to kiwi applications for jobs.

Auckland businesswoman ran into financial difficulties before her suspected murder.

A drug dealer who scammed a couple of French tourists has been sentenced.

A man who 'king hit' a doctor who was medically assessing him has pleaded guilty.

Job seekers say they are being ignored when applying for orchards or vineyard work.

The Queenstown Lakes district has been the hardest hit.

Summer may be starting off cool but it won't stay that way.

The woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.

Police at a routine Southland checkpoint operation got more than they bargained for.

Ticket Rocket owes creditors several million dollars and lacks the funds to pay.