Father of 8-year-old boy saved from waterfall filled with gratitude for rescue
About 20 people helped free the 8-year-old Dunedin boy trapped under a waterfall.
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Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her community
Sandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.
Dunedin man faces assault, damage charges and driving intoxicated
The intoxicated man challenged his neighbour to a fight but he didn't succeed.
Thieves spill jewellery fleeing Dunedin store raid
Thieves dropped jewellery, rings and watches after ransacking Princes St store.
Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
Teen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in Dunedin
Cameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
Possible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shattered
Police swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.
Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Woman breaches trust of 77-year-old dependent friend
The woman had a conviction for theft in a special relationship from 2005.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
Dunedin man runs himself over in driveway
A man was found in the driveway suffering a moderate condition after an accident.
DoC concerned over shot gulls found around Dunedin
The shootings of the birds have happened over the past two months.
'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto win
Just like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.
Three times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wall
The arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.
'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgery
Amelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.
Matty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by police
Man joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.
Dunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collision
A father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.
'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plot
The Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.
'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officer
The contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.
Council closes popular Dunedin cafe
A popular Dunedin cafe was paid almost $700,000 by the council to close its doors. Video / ODT
'We're gutted': Popular Dunedin cafe forced to close amid sinkhole fears
Side-on announced its business was coming to an 'abrupt end' after a year of negotiations.
Dunedin mayor’s racist remark ‘brought council into disrepute’
Carmen Houlahan has also brought herself into disrepute over multiple “unacceptable” texts
'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking couple
The man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.
It's Just Dunedin trailer
Dunedin launches new $150k marketing campaign to draw tourists. Video / Dunedin NZ
Dunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaign
Destination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.
Knife-wielding man causes chaos in Dunedin
He allegedly pointed the knife at a passerby while demanding money.
'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway dispute
A driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.