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The Highlanders have beaten the Barbarians 40-19 in a chilly Invercargill tonight.

Southerners should expect a wintry blast to hit this evening, bringing gale force winds and snow to 400m in some areas.

Labour Party leader David Cunliffe - who said this week he had never met Donghua Liu or advocated on his behalf - wrote a letter to immigration officials on behalf of the controversial businessman who was applying for residency in New Zealand.

The visiting San Antonio Spurs again torched the two-time defending champions Miami Heat in their own backyard, moving to within one victory of clinching the NBA championship after a 107-86 win in Game Four.

Mexico were rewarded for their attacking intent when Oribe Peralta's 61st minute strike gave them a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their World Cup opener at a rain-soaked Dunas arena.

Jamie Joseph has signed a new deal and will coach the Highlanders for two more years.

Plans for a $240 million Fiordland monorail have been derailed by Conservation Minister Nick Smith, who says the project does not stack up economically or environmentally. 

The body of a missing Queenstown woman has been found by searchers in Lake Wakatipu.

Flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff booted 22 points, including two drop-goals, to dampen the playoff chances of the Bulls as the Lions completed a surprise 32-21 Super Rugby win at Ellis Park.

A second half recovery by Varsity A almost toppled the table top Taieri in Dunedin club rugby today.

Police investigating yesterday's robbery of the Mornington Night' N Day store have spoken with several people who saw the alleged offender before the incident.

A former Queenstown taxi driver who reported in February he was assaulted and robbed of $700 has been charged with theft and making a false statement.

A tramper has been swept away while trying to cross a stream on the Milford Track.

More than 100 Otago jobs could be gone next month from Southern Cross Forest Products.

The Dunedin City Council is to consider using savings to repay more debt associated with the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Christchurch City Council has underestimated its share of rebuilding the earthquake-shattered city by at least $534 million, according to a new report out today.

Motorists have been warned to be careful of flooding in Southland as river levels continue to rise.