Former Dunedin lawyer only paid the money back after a former client complained.

A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.

Kiwi sports fans have thanked Team New Zealand heroes on air today.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

A Dunedin man has been charged with supplying home-brewed alcohol to young people.

Payout follows heated exchange at 2015 meeting where mayor called councillor "a liar".

Woman brandishing a pistol inside a dairy hot-footed within seconds of entering.

Govt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.

Man "absolutely blown away" after winning $400,000 with Strike Four.

Family of woman killed by drink driver are flabbergasted to learn he has been at it again.

A female robber walked into a Dunedin dairy yesterday and pointed a handgun at its owner.

Harding will return for shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

An Air New Zealand plane was diverted off course when a passenger became unwell.

Some residents of Oxford St have been evacuated as a result of a gas leak.

Tina Weepu jailed for two years following attack that left 72-year-old blind in one eye.

A cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.

Trans woman charged with three armed robberies has been remanded to a men's prison.

University of Otago fears Govt changes to tertiary education could result in free-for-all.

Most of the country should see rain this weekend, but the temperatures should be mild.

A central Dunedin street has been closed after several ice-related crashes.

Boy was standing near the edge of a narrow precipitous section of track when it gave way.

Micro-chipping of cats could be around the corner.

One person is dead and at least 10 people injured after a bus and 4WD crashed.

How many children are infected by chickenpox outbreak is not known.

Sober drivers are plying teens with alcohol in Dunedin, say parents.

Man connected with the girls on social media via the Dunedin sober drivers Facebook page.

"We were a few hundred metres away from the finish line and they were just crossing it.

A burglar ransacked two houses - but left a balaclava with his DNA on it.

A fleeing gunman pulled a pistol on a member of the public after bolting from the scene.