A senior Dunedin police officer has been slammed by a judge over his "casual approach".

Council's demand that a family tear down a treehouse slammed as "ridiculous" by mother.

Forest and Bird considering legal action after NZSki granted consent to build on wetland.

Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.

Russell Brown was hunting alone when he went missing.

A former schoolmate of alleged murder victim is shocked by his friend's death.

Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.

Disabled access campaigners surprised at reaction to plea over mobility parks.

The person who shot a man in Invercargill is still at loose but not a risk to the public.

On Jayden Alexander's 25th birthday he was found guilty of murdering his brother.

A passer-by stopped and helped man move his car, when he "became startled and ran off".

Group of attackers blocked victim's vehicle before getting out and stabbing him.

Culprit's fingers entered the victim's eye, leaving him writhing on the floor in pain.

Tania Lee Vince, 38, is sentenced to three months' home detention.

Queenstown police are calling for the public's help after another unprovoked attack.

Bad 'reaction' prompts paranoid dope user to call the cops.

Crown lawyer admits "blunder" but denies lying to jury.

Fronts from the south-west to move over South Island first, then North Island this evening

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Sexual harassment is rife in the medical profession, female doctors and union say.

Wanaka police are in the process of contacting the family of woman who died in crash.

A nose-to-tail crash resulted in a verbal altercation at North Dunedin McDonald's.

A white object is seen speeding across the background of the camera image - what is it?

Southern United coach Terry Parle had hoped to get the women "some parity".

Police are asking for help identifying a person seen near the scene of a suspicious fire.

Two people were in the car, but the extent of their injuries was not known.

Hundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.

According to CNN, Dunedin has a "quiet, understated cool".

Meteor sighting get people in South Island buzzing.