State highway closed and residents warned to stay indoors as firefighters and helicopters tackle multiple fires in Northland, Southland, and Otago.
New Zealand
4:03pm
Convicted murderer Nathan Boulter was investigated four years ago over an allegation he raped a 15-year-old girl when he was 14.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Nov 21
Gurjit Singh was found dead on the lawn of his home in January last year after being stabbed more than 40 times.
Tue, Nov 18
"While we have no reason to believe this man had any involvement in this matter, we are eager to speak with him," police said.
Crews were called to five blazes across the district last night, all of which were contained as of 5am.
The body of Gurjit Singh, 27, was found covered in blood on the lawn of his Dunedin home in January last year.
Mon, Nov 17
The Dunedin City Council's district licensing committee raised concerns that extended hours might undermine the Local Alcohol Policy's aim to reduce alcohol related harm.
Thu, Nov 13
Police said two offenders stole around $900 worth of alcohol from Super Liquor Remarkables Park before dumping the stolen car in Lake Whakatipu at Kelvin Heights.
Mon, Nov 10
Officers discovered 35kg of the drug on a container at Port Chalmers which originated in South America.
Fri, Nov 7
The disorder, described by police as "reckless and dangerous", followed similar scenes on Monday.
Thu, Nov 6
Among them was a "reasonably large blaze" near Dunedin that required nine trucks and between 30 to 40 staff to fight.
Santana Minerals said the permit was one of the two key approvals needed to start work on the mine.
Wed, Nov 5
The fast food giant's application for resource consent to build a restaurant at Mt Iron was declined in February.
Business
Tue, Nov 4
Police were nearly hit by fireworks after responding to reports of around 50 people shooting fireworks at each other in Dunedin's student quarter last night.
Police say the Waikouaiti-Waitati Rd has been blocked and detours are in place.
Mon, Oct 27
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) thanked police for their swift response, saying the arrest had brought "this sad saga to a close".
Sun, Oct 26
Power, water and communications remain disrupted for thousands as crews race to restore services ahead of more severe weather.
Canterbury's 36-28 NPC final victory over Otago was likely the last first-class final to be played at their temporary stadium in Christchurch.
Rugby
Sat, Oct 25
Police say the attacks in Wānaka and at Lindis Pass damaged vital infrastructure and posed a serious risk to public safety.
Fri, Oct 24
Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.
Thu, Oct 23
Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.
Tue, Oct 21
Severe weather strikes the South Island and part of the lower North Island, in what MetService calls a precursor to a "potentially more impactful" system later this week.
Mon, Oct 20
MetService has issued some orange-level weather warnings for the coming week as a humid northwest flow moves across the country.
Sun, Oct 19
Bendigo Station would be known to many New Zealanders as the home of Shrek the sheep.
Environment
Fri, Oct 17
MetService said a period of heavy rain was expected this weekend over some of the South Island, as well as possible severe northwest gales.
