New ZealandAramoana house fire suspected arsonAn investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.07 Dec 10:04 PM
New ZealandTwo divers in trouble at Dunedin beachA helicopter responded to the incident at Smaills Beach.07 Dec 09:59 PM
TravelSouthern lights could appear in Auckland in coming monthsLast weekend was an exceptional one for aurora hunters.07 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Trusted family friend' jailed for grooming, abusing boyMan lied about age and stayed in the same room as boy who he abused.07 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandWoman's son knocked over by cyclist on shared cyclewayThe accident was not the first incident for the 7-year-old; he had almost been hit before.06 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandUnusual shark washes up on Dunedin beach, far from homeThe shark is a close relative of great white and mako sharks.05 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandDrugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade policeA 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.03 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, accused of threatening to kill former colleaguesPolice say he turned up at his old workplace and made threats to the staff.30 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandFlat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student propertyThe University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.30 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandCouncils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerabilityTwo regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.30 Nov 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting winOver 100 Kiwis entered the national competition.29 Nov 11:10 PM
New Zealand'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse caseA man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.28 Nov 08:28 PM
TravelChoppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interruptedHigh winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.28 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandEmotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflictCouncillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.28 Nov 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandFather brought to tears during young daughter’s account of alleged abuse by family friendA cellphone recording revealed the young girl telling her father.23 Nov 01:46 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks legend’s 'breathtaking' million-dollar home for saleThe listing boasts 'mesmerising panoramic views' and is up for auction.23 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friendA Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.21 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandMan brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashingCity safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.20 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandFears for missing Dunedin grandmotherColleen Reid was believed to be driving from Dunedin to Queenstown yesterday.20 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandScarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.20 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandGrand Business South Awards celebrated in DunedinGrand Business South Awards.20 Nov 09:35 PM
EmploymentThis shop offering staff unlimited holidays and sick leaveNo one has yet abused the unlimited annual leave, shop's managing director said.20 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being dropped off at hospital, investigation under wayA 54-year-old was dropped off by unknown people, who fled the scene shortly after.20 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandDrug deal gone wrong ends in car crashThe pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.19 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandOtago uni students leave street absolutely trashed as exams endLocals say it's disgusting in what was “a premier Dunedin suburb”.19 Nov 05:56 AM
New ZealandKnife-wielding woman threatens pedestriansThe woman was arrested after waving a knife at two members of the public.16 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandThe rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music sceneThe Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.16 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdownBayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.15 Nov 10:26 PM
New Zealand'It was horrific': Spooked horse breaks rider's eye socket, cheekboneA sea lion roared at the horse rider when she accidentally rode into its view.14 Nov 06:59 PM
New ZealandDunedin school lockdown lifted, nothing of concern found - policeThe school received a threat by email around 8.45am.13 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandHot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staffAs temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.12 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protest: Boy hit by shovel-wielding man, police make 3 arrests at rallyRally attendees said they witnessed the man with the shovel earlier in the day.12 Nov 04:38 PM
