Snow or freezing rain is expected in inland Otago, Southland, and Canterbury as a front is expected to move east across the South Island overnight Friday and Saturday morning.

It is expected to bring some light snow, or possibly freezing rain to some inland areas.

Some snow is expected Saturday morning on roads above about 700 metres.

Two staff members of the small team at Rape Crisis Dunedin have not had contracts renewed due to uncertainty with Ministry of Social Development funding.

In a statement released to media the long running organisation says it is shutting its doors on Fridays, and staff members won't be available take phone calls either.

Year 7 and Year 8 students at Balmacewen Intermediate have been hard at work on their science projects this term.

Some students used a bit of number eight wire to build things from scratch, while others took their inspiration from nature.

A fatal car crash occurred on the main road of Waikouaiti just before midnight last night.

Police said it was a single vehicle accident, with the deceased being the only occupant of the vehicle.

The Police and Serious Crash Unit are investigating the accident and blocked of part of State Highway One with diversions in place at Gill Street and Victoria Street.

A parade will be held in Dunedin next week to celebrate Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup victory.

City of Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says they're thrilled Team New Zealand has accepted our invitation to bring the "Auld Mug" south.

The University of Otago is set to reveal its plans for job cuts to anxious staff next week, amid fears hundreds face the axe.

A committee hearing was held today at the Dunedin City Council to discuss the University of Otago's objection to the sale of alcohol at Night and Day in North Dunedin.
Also tabled for discussion was the definition of grocery stores versus convenience stores, and information about the categorisation of products sold.

Work to repair parts of Highcliff Road affected by slips will begin on July 17th.

The DCC says the road will be closed between Camp Road and Seaton Road until 29 September; with residents-only access.

Dunedin artist Janet de Wagt loves plastic - but she's also getting behind plastic-free July.

The South Today took a tour of her plastic palace to find out how the artist is re-purposing the material to create something spectacular.

The New Zealand Transport Agency says very cold temperatures are forecast overnight in Southland, Otago, parts of Canterbury.

Senior Network Manager of NZTA John Jarvis says Otago and Southland people should be ready for icy roads overnight and Thursday morning.

Gareth Morgan’s Opportunities Party has released a policy that proposes raising the alcohol purchase age, from 18 to 20.

It also wants alcohol excise tax increased to a level that would put up prices by 10%.

The purchase age was lowered from 20 to 18 in 1999. Parliament voted on it again in 2012 and decided to keep it at 18.

A Dunedin high school student has given international researchers and her science teachers a run for their money after having her work published in the Journal of Medical Ethics.

Year 12 St Hilda's Collegiate student Issie Robertson is the youngest person to ever be published in the journal.

Dunedin home values are continuing the upward trend in value, seen over the past 18 months.

Quotable Value NZ says the market is seemingly unaffected by recent Loan to Value Ratio - or - LVR restrictions, which are effecting sales volumes in other parts of the country.

A spate of robberies at dairies in Dunedin over recent months has police taking threats and intimidation seriously.

Last night a group of up to three teenagers targeted the Lookout Point Food Centre just hours after an attempted robbery at the Halfway Bush convenience store.

Senior genetics researchers, and some dog lovers are questioning the definition of some dog breeds as "dangerous".

A leading American genetics researcher believes aggressive behaviour can be corrected.

Recent road snow warnings from Metservice have been updated.

The Lindis Pass road may face 1 to 2cm of snow accumulation near the summit, especially around the early afternoon.

Occasional snow showers are likely to affect the summit of the Dunedin to Waitati Highway road into the afternoon.

Until 4pm, 1 to 2cm of snow may accumulate on the road above 300 metres.

An elderly man was rescued from his burning home in Dunedin by firefighters yesterday.

The man was the sole occupant of the house on North Road in Dunedin which erupted in flames before 1pm yesterday

A severe weather watch is in place as MetService predicts heavy snow for parts of the lower South Island tomorrow.

Southland and Otago should expect snow overnight to 200 metres, while snow showers were expected to affect parts of Dunedin and the Clutha District.

Queenstown Community Centre Happiness House is on the move.

The group is a victim of the tourist town's high property demand, as the house it leased has been sold for over $2 million.

A Halfway Bush shop was cordoned off by police today after an intruder threatened an occupant in the store

Police said that no one was injured when the offender entered the store and threatened a person there at 7.50 this morning,

Many police, some with dogs, conducted a wide-sweeping search of the area around the On The Spot Halfway Bush Convenience Store.