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Freezing temperatures hit much of the South, with heavy frosts and ice across Otago and Southland. File photo Mosgiel was among the coldest places in the country this morning, waking to toe-numbing temperatures of just -5.3degC.

Otago's Maia Joseph is set to make her Black Ferns debut against the USA. Photo: Getty Images Maia Joseph will realise her international dream sooner than expected.

Willis delivers the speech on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Nicola Willis has ruled out an austerity Budget, although she says the country's economic challenges mean the country is in a "darkest before the dawn" position.

Convicted sex offender Matthew Kelly has been granted an early release form prison. Photo: Facebook. WARNING: Graphic content A paedophile jailed after paying a woman $300 to send him a video of herself sexually abusing an infant will be released from prison despite a psychological report assessing his risk of sexual reoffending as "above average".

Convicted sex offender Matthew Kelly has been granted an early release form prison. Photo: Facebook. WARNING: Graphic content A paedophile jailed after paying a woman $300 to send him a video of herself sexually abusing an infant will be released from prison despite a psychological report assessing his risk of sexual reoffending as "above average".

Freezing overnight temperatures brought thick ice to windscreens around Dunedin this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Icy roads around Otago have caused multiple crashes this morning, prompting police to advise extra caution while driving. 

Queenstown's Gibbston is officially now home to "5-billion star accommodation".

Children’s entertainment duo Mr Roberelli, comprising Rob and Jen Wigley will join forces with Em and Me for a NZ Music Month children’s show on May 11. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Two Dunedin children’s musical duos have teamed up to create an event especially for children, in celebration of New Zealand Music Month.

PHOTO: LATITUDE CREATIVE The NZ String Quartet visits Dunedin this weekend for a three-concert mini-residency, at the Regent Theatre and Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

ICE Gymsports member Meg Dunn, 14, of Rangiora. PHOTOS: SIMON HENDERSON The air was filled with tucks, twists and straddles during the Lower South Island Trampolining Championships at the Caledonian Gymnasium last weekend.

An upcoming garage sale and stalls event will be the biggest fundraiser for juniors organised by the Mosgiel Darts Association for more than 30 years, officials say.

Residents in Waikouaiti (including Karitane and Hawksbury) are being asked to keep up their water conservation efforts, as water restrictions remain in place for now.

A week ago James Shaw stepped down from parliament after a decade of service, leaving a long list of successes and with many many friends wishing him well.

Motorists on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway (SH1) should allow extra time to get to their destination.

The hosts of Te Kura Scurries’ podcast on OAR FM are (from left) Linus, Damien, Sarah, Ro and Walt. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Distance learners are sharing their experiences of alternative education, living with disabilities, and whatever else takes their fancy, in a podcast and radio programme on OAR FM.

University of Otago PhD student Jack Brosnahan shares how Felix Grayeff came to call Dunedin home for 13 years. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON The persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany was highlighted during a recent talk at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.

The Valley Project has a full complement of staff in place as it works on a broad range of projects in support of the north Dunedin community. Pictured are (from left) Valley Project manager Jen Rodgers, community development co-ordinator Claire Speedy, Valley Project and City Sanctuary trapping co-ordinator Emily Peterson, Valley Project board chairman James Sutherland, OpenVue biodiversity co-ordinator Jennie Wagner-Gorton, administrator Bronwyn Wilson, and Valley Voice editor Krysha Bruzza. Visitors to the Valley Project rooms in North East Valley will see a lot of friendly, new faces, as the organisation moves into a new phase of its work supporting the north Dunedin community.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Dunedin Brit & Euro Car Show held at the Brighton Domain in February raised $3755 for K9 Medical Detection NZ.