As wastewater systems are under strain in Ōpōtiki, rain warnings are still in place - but the weather should ease overnight.

Needing a four-try bonus point victory, Otago had three tries in the bank just before the hour mark but weren't clinical enough to finish the job.

With many areas in the South Island already suffering unseasonably chilly temperatures, a polar blast will bring with it even cooler climes.

Another player also won big in Auckland.

Drivers trapped at Newmarket's Westfield carpark complex waited hours before they were able to pull out thanks to heavy traffic.

A jeweller and a sculptor merged their talents when renovating their country cottage.

Environment Southland's new chief executive takes respectful collaboration seriously. She's seen what happens in its absence.

Invercargill’s expanding - but how coherently?

Our About the South history columnist on the nature of the Invercargill mayoral robes, a passably formidable hot dog and a wretched day for lightning strikes.

The hosts saw their playoff hopes end in a gripping South Island NPC grudge match in Dunedin.

The 22-year-old Finn is set to be confirmed as the youngest ever WRC champion if he stays out of trouble on Sunday's four stages.

Cross-code star makes a surprise start in No 14 jersey in comeback win against Taranaki - and delivers a performance that could please ABs selectors.

Video shows firefighters at the scene attempting to control the blaze, which engulfed the vehicle.

Aucklanders brave the rain to stand in solidarity with Iranian people, following the death of a woman arrested by the country’s ‘Morality Police’.

Staying up all night to shoot netball goals may have earned six teams a Guinness World Record - while supporting a charity.

An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged after a stabbing in Invercargill on Friday night.

After being the victim of Darcy Swain's nasty cleanout, All Blacks midfielder admits the mental side of his recovery is going to be just as tough as the physical.

The hosts were held try-less in the first half but roared back to win to clinch a NPC playoff spot at Eden Park.

According to local media, the male accused was posted a "birthday" package alleged to contain cocaine, MDMA and methamphetamine.

A video currently going viral of a near miss after an accident is truly hair-raising and a stark reminder of the importance of seatbelts.