South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
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Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
New Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the south
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.
'Loving grandparents' killed in Southland crash
Kareen and Jim Malcolm had been to visit his parents' graves prior to the accident.
Police warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New Year
Three days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.
Holiday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crash
The deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
'Better than this': Racist slur tagged on childhood school
'It's heartbreaking because we're trying to do something positive.'
Broadcaster Marcus Lush chases Invercargill City Council seat
The 55-year-old has lived in the south for 18 years.
Police seek witnesses after Invercargill residence shot at
Nobody injured in the incident, which police believe was targeted.
White Christmas: Summer snow falls in parts of South Island
Alexandra reached a high of 25C yesterday. This morning, it shivered in 7C.
Indecent assault: Man told 9-year-old she would be 'the girl he would rape one day'
Man pleaded guilty after sleepover with his partner's daughter.
Nido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family
'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'
Neal Barclay: The promise of hydrogen power could be greater than we think
Opinion: Looking closer at the opportunity at Tiwai Pt stacks the case more in favour.
Three young people arrested after vehicle crashes into police car
A vehicle collided with a police car on Stead St this evening.
Mid-air lightning strike on Invercargill to Wellington flight
A passenger said she could smell smoke in the cabin after the bang.
Early morning house fire in Southland
A fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.
Surprise find at checkpoint: Chilly bins full of cannabis, cash
Police at a routine Southland checkpoint operation got more than they bargained for.
Person dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crash
A police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
Progress with mayor or without
An independent report found Shadbolt's performance left a "leadership void".
Mayor Shadbolt hits back after report says he is 'struggling'
Report highlighted a leadership void, but Sir Tim said he would not resign.
Southland highway closed after milk tanker, car crash
One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Primordial flying reptiles: Tuatara leave Invercargill
Fears for the future of the reptiles arose when the museum was closed to the public.
'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'
Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.
'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liability
In 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.
Heat returning to South Island this week
Christchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.
Whitebaiting a big part of Southlander's life
Nephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.
Veterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in Canterbury
Damaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.
Russian wife left man living at property investigated over death - neighbour
Police were called to a Grace St address at 4.15pm yesterday after woman's body was found.
'Little puffballs' boost takahē population
Two pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.
Name suppression lifted on woman accused of Southland murder
Dale Watene's body was found by police in May, about a month after he went missing.