The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

Men teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

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A helicopter and specialist swimmers rushed to rescue motorists trapped in floodwaters.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Bystanders are upset it took an hour for an ambulance to arrive to assist an ill woman.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.

Court says man who harassed Dunedin businessman for 2.5 years can be identified.

Attack left man's hand hanging only by the skin.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Senior police officer spoke to suspect without being part of the investigation team.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

The worst storm of year has brought snow to South Island, and closed roads in the north.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.

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

Ideas raised to control cats aren't enough to do the job, ecologist Mark Bellingham says.

A girl who taught herself Russian has come ninth in the world in an online test.

Former Dunedin lawyer only paid the money back after a former client complained.

A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.

Kiwi sports fans have thanked Team New Zealand heroes on air today.

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

A Dunedin man has been charged with supplying home-brewed alcohol to young people.

Payout follows heated exchange at 2015 meeting where mayor called councillor "a liar".