Levin locals have described a vicious wind that blew out windows, ripped off roofs and left dozens of birds dead.

An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.

Heritage Roses Otago volunteer Robyne Selbie, of Dunedin, moves a bag full of weeds and foliage as her daughter’s dog Ellie keeps her company at the Northern Cemetery in Dunedin yesterday morning.

Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.

A woman who lost her partner at the hands of a drunk driver put her four-year-old nephew’s life at risk when she drove drunk and he fell out of the car after opening the door while unrestrained.