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.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The men helped local communities in Mosgiel evacuate to safer ground.

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.

Dunedin man posed online as a young girl and downloaded child pornography.

Bad weather has cancelled today's jaffa race.

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.

Nippy weather could not deter Christchurch students from stripping off for charity today.

A car theft has left its disabled owner without independent mobility.