A Southland man who crashed on a South Otago road, killing his wife, has been convicted.

Summerset Group has bought land to build a third retirement village in Christchurch.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

Invercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Bryan Edmonds is believed to have died from a heart issue, like 3 of his siblings.

Otago roads have started to reopen but police say drivers still need to be cautious.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Today's weather is looking better, although some warnings remain in place

A state of emergency has now been declared for the entire Otago Region.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

​Dunedin's emergency operations centre have been activated as city prepares for the worst.

Timaru "underwater" as state of emergency is declared.

Woman watched in disbelief as a slip brought a tree down across the road in front of her.

Family of teen with kidney failure shattered after life-saving pledge seems to be bogus.

Victim's eye socket so badly damaged by 'knuckle duster' that he'll need a steel plate.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Bystanders are upset it took an hour for an ambulance to arrive to assist an ill woman.

Michael McGrath's family believe something sinister has happened to him.

Warnings have been issued across the country, with a storm threatening to wreak havoc.

The Marlborough green gecko has lived at the Fiordland visitor centre for 30 years.

Mental health of a Wanaka pilot is unlikely to have been a factor in a helicopter crash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.

Winter storm with damaging gales is set to hit the country in a matter of hours.

Safety barriers will be installed in Sumner by next year following two serious crashes.

A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.

New Zealand's most chased politician is walking into the lion's den.