Mum 'horrified' by mystery object found in daughter's drink
Bridgett Taylor's daughter drank the entire can of Sprite before the odd object was found.
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Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Woman in court on murder charge after Dunedin death
'We know that this tragic event has shaken the community' - police
Armed police respond to unexplained death in Dunedin
One person was found dead at a property after police were called at about 5.20pm.
Meth worth thousands found in Dunedin vehicle
A street value of at least $10,000 worth of meth was allegedly found in the car.
123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost
'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'
Sex offender back on dating apps days after return to community
Sex offender appears on Tinder profile after prison sentenced swapped to home detention.
Brave fight against 'excruciating condition': Doctors gave her a year, she sent them a Xmas card
At her weakest Millie Hardiman weighed just 26kg.
Company convicted over ‘knackered’ wastewater treatment plants
Untreated wastewater, including human sewage, discharged from plants.
Boy helps get wheelchair accessible swing installed for friend
Joshua Rudd wanted to make sure his best friend Scarlette Ryder felt included.
'Not enough beds': Dunedin Hospital operations postponed
Eight of 36 planned surgeries were pushed off due to the bed shortage.
'Belligerent' woman headbutts officer after police chase
The woman was tracked and arrested for careless driving.
'Wrong place, wrong time': Attempted home invader thwarted by baseball bat
An attempted home invader got more than he bargained for when he forced entry into a home.
College blasts ‘wrong assumptions’ over backlash to school’s formal rules
The school is only allowing students to attend the Y13 formal if they bring a partner.
Man caught filming woman in toilet cubicle loses security licence
Police complained to licencing authority after man took photo in women's bathroom.
Teen admits killing mother with 10kg dumbbell
A Dunedin teen has admitted bludgeoning his mother to death in her bed with a dumbell.
'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theft
Police dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.
Stomping attacker released from prison three years early
Ahu Stanley Taylor was sentenced to 10 years and eight months' jail for the attack.
Inland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care business
IRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.
Look at her now: Woman overcomes loan refusal for shopping at Kmart
Kim Anderson-Robb hit headlines across the globe.
Police seek man who was with Dunedin activist Jack Brazil when he was shot
The identity of a man who was in the car with Brazil when he was shot remains unknown.
Dunedin man realises ‘methamphetamine is a demon’
The judge was impressed with the convicted man's realisation of the drug's harmful effect.
Polyfest: Celebrating 30 years of 'beautiful' Māori and Pasifika cultures
Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.
Man seriously hurt in road rage attack
Multiple people involved in bashing after two cars collided on a suburban street.
Mother-of-five’s horror last ride with unlicensed driver
Katherine Broad sustained 'catastrophic injuries' when vehicle struck a tree.
Ex-social worker who raped girls will stay behind bars
Serial rapist Edward Anand, 74, has been in prison for seven years and will stay there.
Nine times the limit: Wrong-way driver drank ‘a litre of vodka’ a day
An erratic, swerving driver had her keys confiscated by a worried member of the public.
Mystery how dead penguin ended up in restaurant rubbish bin
Port Chalmers restaurant looking over CCTV to find out who threw a dead penguin in bin.
Care worker who groped elderly woman sentenced
Dunedin rest home worker sentenced to six months’ home detention.
Dunedin flatmates hosting infamous party right up their street
Dunedin flatmates finalising plans for the stage they will host at the Hyde St party.
Mosgiel resident celebrates turning 106
Elma McRobbie's key to a long life is simple: sports and good food.
Coldest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the way
Kiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.
Angry mum 'slapped' bar staff after son denied service at bar
A series of abusive tirades got the pair arrested and trespassed from a Dunedin bar.
'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injury
Gaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.