Tess Brunton

The 14-year-old stabbed Enere McLaren-Taana during a confrontation at a Dunedin bus stop. Audio

Enere McLaren-Taana was 16-years-old when he was stabbed with a kitchen knife in May last year. Audio

Civil defence has confirmed this week's downpours have matched the devastating 1877 deluge. Audio

Crews have assessed nearly 650 properties after record-setting rain left homes damaged and roads destroyed across the top of the South Island.

Across the sodden Tasman district, with rain still falling, the clean-up continues. Almost every winter, a flood hits Quinney's Bush Camp, with the Motupiko River spilling into the back of...

Meanwhile, mayor Tim King says the "nightmare" telecommunications situation will likely be a major topic of review.

Exhausted residents in the waterlogged Tasman district are on edge as they brace for another lashing of heavy rain.

Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomed the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during the pandemic. Audio

A Otago mother and her son who has a disability were stuck living in a cold, dark and wet house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst.

Aratere's looming retirement would reduce the Cook Strait fleet from three vessels to two until replacements arrived in 2029. Audio

The coroner says Lachlan Jones most likely ran away from his home in Gore to the sewage pond where he was found dead six years ago.

Six years after Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones was found face up in a council sewage pond, a coroner is set to deliver his findings. Audio

But residents say that doesn't solve the stress and anxiety caused by recurring floods, which spread water and contaminated muck through homes, businesses and streets.

It's hoped the 25-metre tall, earthquake-risk Gasworks chimney can be repaired and put back together in the future.

Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences.

A native jumping spider boasting great eyesight and tiny genitalia has been discovered at a Rotorua forest that is being restored.

It was once our second largest overseas visitor market.

Some hotspots have expressed unease about the government's push for more international visitors. Audio

A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the regions join forces to attract and retain visitors. Audio

Health New Zealand has cut a previous plan for 30 ICU beds to 20 when the hospital opens. Audio

A Wānaka woman who was trying to get help at a time of mental health crisis says she was made to feel like a burden.

Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action. Video

Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache. Audio

Some were forced to move or choose not to access help due to costs and travel. Audio

A Queenstown councillor stripped of her committee roles after revealing confidential information says she worries it will have a chilling effect on other elected members who want to speak out. Audio