MP declined to answer questions about the controversy that led to his retirement.

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

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

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.

Staff distressed at theft of gecko that has lived at visitor centre for more than 30 years

Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

The blaze was spotted by a truck driver heading down State Highway 1.

Doubts over international manhunt for John Beckenridge and stepson Mike.

A woman charged with murdering a Southland toddler has skipped the country.

Southland police hunt hooded intruder who stabbed elderly Mataura man in chest

The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

A Christchurch cyclist has died in a riding accident on the French island of Corsica.

MP Todd Barclay has only kept his job to maintain National's majority, Labour says.

How many children are infected by chickenpox outbreak is not known.

Parliamentary officials reportedly know the content of the Todd Barclay tapes.

PM reveals Todd Barclay offered to play him tape of conversations last year.

An Invercargill couple found their pet dog dead on their lawn.

Deputy PM Paula Bennett has gushed about her admiration for Prime Minister Bill English.

Clutha-Southland was the "elephant in the room" said party president Peter Goodfellow.

COMMENT: It was National's worst day in Government in nearly nine years.

An Invercargill father attempted to cover up the truth about his son's death for two years

COMMENT Bill English told us he hadn't spoken to Todd Barclay since the saga exploded.

National MP Todd Barclay stands to pick up $80,000 in his final three months as an MP.

The PM and the police are not off the hook on the Todd Barclay case, Andrew Little says.

Todd Barclay: National MP, former tobacco lobbyist, and now in the thick of it.