Rescue chopper flew to the scene of the Omakau races yesterday after a mid-race collapse.

The skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.

Video from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.

Oil giant OMV has been given approval to drill in the Great South Basin.

Former council candidate believed he had the right to stab 'berserk' endangered sea lion.

The strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.

The man who murdered Dunedin mum Karen Jacobs will stay behind bars.

Owen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Tis the season for endless fronts.

Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.

Twin sister of a woman killed last holidays speaks of her heartache, loss and Xmas wish.

Tremain cartoon "showed no human understanding of the dire situation Samoa was facing".

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

A man has died after being swept off the rocks.

University of Otago professor says it's 'extraordinary' that US President may survive.

Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.

Amanaki Mafi told police he only stopped hitting when he thought he had "had enough".

Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.

Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.

'Outstanding and well-respected' worker at sports and outdoors store.

A 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.

The international fame of Dunedin's albatrosses is set to soar.

Part of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.

After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.

Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.

Flood water has yet to reach the main street, but more rain is expected throughout today.