Rescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bush
Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
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Another instance of ‘partying gone feral’ at infamous Dunedin street
Infamous Dunedin party street looks like a 'warzone' after the latest student bash.
Female sex offender to be released from prison
Sex offender to pursue their interest in writing after nearly seven years behind bars.
Posting photo of breasts ‘real breach of trust’
A Dunedin man made the image his profile and cover photos on Facebook.
Burglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'
The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.
Revealed: Eden Park's $33m upgrade for Fifa Women's World Cup
Eden Park is confident it has the "most accurate football field on the globe".
Dunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctors
A report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.
'Sleepwalking' alleged thief nabbed by police
A man was caught snooping around a Dunedin driveway with an unusual excuse.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
'Very real concern': Dunedin bar liquor licence cancelled
Bar’s directors took a group of teenage women to a locked room full of middle-aged men.
Sophia’s parents back opposition to easy alcohol
Dunedin students battle to end easily accessible alcohol at the city’s supermarkets.
'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugees
A Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.
From Tūrangi to the big stage
"Highly respected" arts figure appointed leader of NZ Dance Company.
Almost $5m to pursue a better sleep
Health Research Council backs study into the benefits of a good night's rest.
Alleged racial abuse in Dunedin club football
Wānaka footballer didn't hear what was said, but his teammates did.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Joyriding kids go on crime spree
Three children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.
Labour MP gatecrashes Mongrel Mob hui; mistook it for different meeting
MP says she in no way condones the actions of the Mongrel Mob.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
Rapist declined parole for second time
A Dunedin rapist is deemed as having a high risk of violent reoffending.
Council backs push for bilingual road signs
Dunedin City Council throws support behind Waka Kotahi's bilingual signs
‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clients
Sonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.
Disgraced healer jailed after groping patients on massage table
Sonny Chin claimed his work touching women's breasts was 'strictly professional'.
Driverless car smashes into MP’s office
The car hurtled down a hill into National MP Michael Woodhouse’s office.
Job cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailout
The institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.
TikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast online
Youths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.
‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-off
Passengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
One serious after Taieri industrial park chemical leak
Workers have been seen leaving Silverstream Industrial Park.
Assault on Corrections officer has lasting effect
Assaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.
Watch: Beetlemania! Police spike, ram car to end high-speed highway chase
The car is reported to have been driven dangerously at up to 130-140km/h.
Police called to fake dog attack in Dunedin and then assaulted
Woman called for help when 'there was no nearby park and no dog',
Toxic landfill under Dunedin sportsfield exposed
Storms uncover asbestos, old gasworks waste, and demolition waste.
‘Game-changing’ cancer detection test
Blood test to detect bowel cancer could save countless lives.