As heavy rain continues to fall in Fiordland and Westland, alpine-fed streams could rise quickly and there is a risk of flooding and slips today, MetService warned yesterday.
South Island robins, the "stars of avian entertainment", have been released into Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Logs have been loaded on to a ship at Leith wharf this week for the first time in about 35 years as Port Otago deals with a "phenomenal" demand for logging exports.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Dunedin and the Burwood Bush Takahe Rearing Unit, near Te Anau, may be added to the list of public conservation land protected from mining.
Decades of stories and rumours about moose sightings have been brought together in a new book which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the animal's release in Fiordland.
Dunedin City Council's Charlotte Flaherty (front), Well Dunedin's Kath Bond (left) and Caren van Gastel ride through the Octagon and head towards John Wilson Ocean Dr to mark World Health Day's campaign "1000 cities, 1000 lives".
New Zealand potters have received high praise from Italy-based master of ceramics Victor Greenaway.
The family of Dunedin murder victim Sophie Elliot are calling for victims to have the same rights as the accused in criminal court cases - the right of legal representation and legal aid.
"Four lads, a dodgy car, three deserts, bad roads, no roads, bandits . . ."
March weather statistics have confirmed what many in Otago already knew - it was a warm, dry month - and the latest outlook suggests there is little relief in sight.
Church communities from around Dunedin joined to bring to life the narrative of Easter with services and walks of the cross yesterday.
Muttonbirders have sought advice from GNS Science following a landslip on the Titi Islands which destroyed two houses and left two people buried up to their shoulders in mud and debris.
"It just gets better," MetService weather ambassador Bob McDavitt said of Easter's weather.
Refugees and boat people are proving to be a "hot topic" in the approaching Australian election and a New Zealander will be trying to provide some balance to the debate.
If you are driving on the Otago Peninsula on Saturday do not be surprised to see a convoy of Morris Minors.
Dunedin International Airport recorded the highest maximum temperature in the country yesterday with 29degC at 4pm.
Age Concern hopes a little advice along with the aid of a "weather station" may help the elderly keep warm and healthy this winter.
Watching a bright green and gold jewelled gecko climb on to a branch and disappear into the greenery gave their custodians some satisfaction yesterday.
"Voracious" wallabies could be making their way into Otago, raising fears the pest may establish in the region and threaten native plants, forestry, crops and pasture.
The amount of money being donated by people using the Speight's Brewery tap in Dunedin is only a drop in the ocean to what could be given, leaving an environmental fund short.
