Otago
Man killed in Queenstown crash named
Another 20 people were injured, two critically, in the crash on 19 December.
Four dead in South Island crashes
Police are warning people to drive carefully this holiday season after four people have died on the roads in the past 24 hours. Audio
Arrests made after several guns, variety of drugs found in Otago
The men face several charges including drug supply, drug possession and unlawful firearm possession.
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting in Dublin
Former Greens candidate Jack Brazil has been arrested in Ireland for the alleged looting of a Footlocker store in Ireland.
McDonald's responds to Wānaka restaurant critics
A lawyer for the fast-food chain says it will reduce its opening hours from 6am-11pm and make its sign smaller.
Dry conditions prompt fire bans in Hawke's Bay and Otago
Fire and Emergency is banning fireworks, open-air fires and sky lanterns in many areas of Hawke's Bay and Otago.
One dead, 20 injured in bus v car crash near Queenstown
Hato Hone St John says it has treated 20 people after a crash that's killed one and critically injured others near the Devil's Staircase this afternoon.
When a family member doesn't remember what Christmas is
First Person: For people with dementia, it's increasingly hard to feel merry amidst the expectations and chaos of Christmas. Those who love and want to connect with them learn to make the most of…
Dry conditions in Otago prompt tighter fire restrictions, warnings
Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.
Kura Forrester: everything in life's a crack-up eventually
Comedian and actor Kura Forrester chats about discovering her inner clown in Paris, making friends with her hearing aids and the fine art of taking selfies with Shortland Street fans. Video, Audio
Neighbour heard screams on the day woman was found dead
Karen Gaylene White died in March from a 'significant assault', but a homicide investigation didn't start until November. Audio
Man who livestreamed 230km police chase jailed
A Balclutha man who led police on a chaotic 230km chase up and down State Highway 1 has been jailed for 22 months.
What a dissection of 'rarest whale in the world' revealed
This was the first time a rare spade-toothed whale was dissected.
Police raid King Cobra gang pad in crayfish theft investigation
The value of stolen crayfish is estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars, police say.
Person critical after falling from 12-metre retaining wall
They fell from a height of 12 metres, police say.
Nearly 160,000 hens culled amid bird flu outbreak
A fourth shed at the Hillgrove farm has now been confirmed as infected with the H7N6 virus. Audio
Road and rain warnings from far south up to lower north
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on South Island roads, and warned that roads could close, as heavy rain and wind warnings spread orange and yellow across the MetService map.
Bird flu: Third shed tests positive, more chickens to be culled
Another 80,000 of the Hillgrove farm's birds will need to be killed - doubling the total number killed.
'These guys basically vanished into thin air' - Friends, family of missing Mt Cook climbers seek closure
Police on Friday called off the search for Americans Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero and an unnamed Canadian national, who have been missing since Monday.
Bird flu: MPI confident it has resources if outbreak becomes more widespread
A biologist says she will not be surprised if the "highly contagious" disease spreads to other poultry farms. Audio
