The carcass was beginning to bloat as one of its legs had popped out of the ground.

A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.

Police said the death has been referred to the coroner.

These sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.

School out for Roxburgh pupils as third day of thunderstorms looms.

Rain is falling in Roxburgh as dark clouds loom over the town still in clean-up mode.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Two people were seriously injured and one had minor to moderate injuries.

Roxburgh residents will wake today to a second day without running water.

Arrowtown man describes the rent hike as "ridiculous".

Roads are likely to remain closed for most of the day after the suspicious fire.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

Parts of the South sweltered for a second day today.

Man distracted staff while his partner, her kids left shop with $1700 of stolen goods.

This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms

Kate Scott, of Bannockburn was delighted when she was named as a Nuffield scholar.

Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.

Owner of a Four Square store is pleading with customers to check their Lotto tickets.

A Dunedin schoolgirl has sustained ''moderate injuries'' in an alleged assault.

Desperate to make some cash to feed his P addiction, he got into a car outside Macca's.

Bessie Pearson has no health problems and "feels on top of the world".

William Andrews' family have waited almost four years for answers about his death.

A person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorbike and car in Clinton.

Mum overcome with relief as firefighters rescued her sweating 2-year-old daughter.

Man who found his ex at home with someone new told police he "had done a real job on her".

Part of Central Otago was in lockdown yesterday as police searched for an armed teen.

Police are in pursuit of a car following what is believed to be a domestic incident.

Coroner hears of health concerns despite CAA report suggesting crash due to bad weather.

The man was assaulted in the exercise yard at the Otago Correctional Facility.

A sea creature that regenerates an entire new body may mean big things for human healing.