The final member of a trio involved in an attack at a tourist hotspot has been sentenced.

A man arrested after over suspicious approaches toward children has been released on bail.

The man is due to appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow on a sexual grooming charge.

Shayne Heappey was dropped off to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

Faith in humanity restored after tips from public and offers of replacements.

Make the most of the golden weather before showers arrive from Tuesday.

The Connells haven't been home since their son was rushed to hospital 100 days ago.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

It was New Year's Eve in 1978 when strange lights were spotted over South Island.

Cyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.

Man who paid 14yo girl $20 for consecutive sexual liaisons in the library has been jailed.

Children's author Harriet Bremner's partner was killed in a farm machinery accident.

Victim of a Marist Brother who raped children speaks out.

Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.

Two men on dive trip have given conflicting accounts of what happened.

Emergency services were called to the intersection south of Oamaru around 4.05pm.

Could it be a genuine act of generosity or something more sinister?

Providore Wines is using augmented reality and an app to sell its wine.

Two others remain in a serious condition in hospital after the crash at 9.10pm yesterday.

A man who allegedly punched another motorist has been let off with a warning by police.

Complainant said the driver became notorious among women who regularly rode the route.

The officer was caught during a police sting targeting motorists.

Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours

Hamilton North School struck by lightning shaken but up and running.

The judge told Dillan Wilson he was lucky not to be facing charged relating to deaths.

A bird's nest under the bonnet was responsible for sending a 4WD truck up in flames.

A Dunedin woman says she was horrified to learn the supermarket poisoned birds.

Chris Reed enjoys a taste of the high life in Central Otago.

Nelson residents split over their parade's non-traditional Claus.

The person was believed to be in a serious condition.