Kiwi gin company forced to change its name in order to sell in international markets.

The terms of reference for the inquiry centred on Southern Response has been released.

Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.

Man had admitted assaulting his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown last year.

Arrested man seen ranting in court before ripping off prison gown and making naked escape.

A weekend escape that is not too far, yet far enough away from home.

Driver is seen crossing centre line and close to making contact with oncoming vehicles.

More than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.

One schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.

Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.

Department stores need to evolve to combat the rise of online shopping.

Aimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw an older-model Ford leaving the area.

Three people have been hurt after a crash while out riding.

The solo occupant was airlifted to Dunedin hospital by a St John helicopter.

There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Elisabeth Easther meets Cally Johnstone of The Quince Boutique Bed & Breakfast.

A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.

Southern Response Chairman Ross Butler says its security was needed to protect staff.

An off-duty firefighter riding his motorbike came across the crash and helped the man.

A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.

Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.

Two options offer areas for new reserves, but environment group calls process "flawed".

Locals have knickers in a twist over freedom campers' 'disgusting' behaviour.

Police are carrying out a scene investigation where a man's body was found in Timaru.

Sainey Marong admitted strangling sex worker Renee Duckmanton to death.

Alexia Santamaria and her Auckland family are wooed by some of the delights of Dunedin.

Some parts of the south may be in for rain, but the rest of the country is better off.

Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.

Plush pad 'Villa Manata' was advertised on Booking.com – but it doesn't exist.