Police have released the name of a young woman who died at the weekend.

Crews are still at the scene of a scrub fire in Christchurch.

Girls must get the all-clear from a guidance counsellor and their parents.

The Invercargill MP's decision was unexpected in many quarters.

As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.

The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.

Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.

A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.

Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.

Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.

Six months jail for harassment by text, Facebook Messenger, phone calls and emails.

The 30-year-old man is accused of using a knife to kill a man.

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Body of man found at Invercargill property.

"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.

After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.

Court told attacker's Christian wife would face discrimination if her husband was named.

Police find meth, cannabis, cash - and a significant notebook.

A Southland renter left behind a collection of historical stolen goods, Tribunal says.

The crash took place on the edge of Invercargill at Seaward Bush.

The 31-year-old was due to appear in court today.

Police are seeking a man in connection with a woman's death in Invercargill.

The woman's body was found at a motel about 11am today.

A 29-year-old man was arrested this evening in relation to a shooting in Invercargill.

Man with a gunshot wound found by officers in suburban Strathern.

No one expected "something like this would happen here", says Otautau resident.

Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.