A "dangerous" man who escaped police custody while in hospital has been found.

Dunedin police located Vincent Clayton in hospital grounds.

Air New Zealand is putting on 7100 extra seats for Ed Sheeran fans next year.

Martin Dippie's stores are still wrangling with First Union after 3 1/2 years.

Tertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.

Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.

Mental health patients' stories will give most people sleepless nights, one mother says.

The security measures at big shows are reviewed every time, Ed Sheeran's promoter says.

It is alleged the defendant would lure her into his bed and play "rough games" with her.

Man who confronted a gun-toting dad moments before he murdered his kids to be honoured.

Thick layers of snow have dusted mountain tops and caused hold ups at Queenstown airport.

Floods in Marlborough and snow expected further south as cold front sweeps in.

National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.

All Black should return this weekend for the Highlanders, who have now won seven in a row

Andrew Ginther's late night trip to A&E had led to even more stress.

The principal income of a Dunedin supermarket is tobacco, so it faces losing its licence.

Jan Falke threatened his former partner after discovering her previous relationship.

Warnings across the maritime industry after a defective nitrogen cylinder kills employee.

A motorist has developed a high-speed method for dumping furniture.

Fog in Christchurch and Dunedin is affecting flights this morning.

Man who paid $50 for a 13-year-old to perform a sex act on him can now be named.

Driver who took police on 700km car chase sentenced at Christchurch District Court

Allegations of asset-stripping have been hurled at Mondelez.

Father of two pleads guilty after slicing former father-in-law's hand with a machete.

Mechanic seriously injuried after being caught in the hydraulic arm of a rubbish truck.

People in a burning apartment had no idea their home was on fire.

Mondelez closing the Dunedin factory and shifting manufacturing to Australia.

The next few days may be a little wet, but weather may clear for the end of the week.

Lockdown lifted at Tokomairiro High School.

The Anglican priest has been stood aside from religious duties for 'forseeable future'.