Party drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealed
Wastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.
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Southern hospitality: Cheese roll burger launches at Otago cafe
The innovative burger is being launched today at the Blueskin Nurseries & Cafe.
A man with a blackened face, a hatchet and an unlikely story
Police find Timothy Wilson sitting in a car with no number plates, and discover much more.
Horse breeder, trainer faces racecourse ban after family feud ends in punch-up
The court heard there had been friction within the family for years.
Watch: Top Aussie skateboarder 'bombs' Dunedin's Baldwin St
Skateboarding down the world's steepest street was a snap decision for Zak Mills-Goodwin.
Prolific burglar's early release from prison
Man broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.
Police find tomahawk, drugs, gang patches in car
A person is due to appear in court on charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Airport bomb hoaxer has Court of Appeal application rejected
A former aviation security officer planted a fake bomb on the runway at Dunedin airport.
Serial rapist who targeted women at dance parties released
Mateo Nixon was granted parole this week with several years of his sentence remaining.
'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jail
Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.
Wild weather: Otago Councils kept busy as rain continues to fall
The tail in the storm lashes the Otago coastline.
'Major health and safety risk': Nursing students cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital
Students called in to cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital because of staff shortages.
Students evacuated amid flooding fears
Flood fears prompt evacuations in North Dunedin. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concerns
A woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.
Evacuations amid rising flood waters in Dunedin
People living near the Water of Leith were evacuated last night as flood waters threatened properties. Video / Allison Images
Civil Defence on standby as wild weather hits south
Dunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.
Dunedin looks to hook in the exec class with NZ's 'cheapest' expensive homes
New arrivals to the city are a key source of buyers, say agents.
Police treating Unity Park death as homicide
Sean Buis, 28, died at the park last Thursday.
Army on standby: Heavy rain forecast activates emergency response centres
Dunedin and North Otago residents warned of heavy rain.
'Pretty special': Dead whale quite a find for 7-year-old
The whale was only the second-weirdest thing Archie had found washed up.
Wastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passed
A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.
Teen cops fine for driving with head out window
Temperatures in Dunedin have plummeted, making driving conditions dangerous.
Dunedin death now treated as 'suspicious'
There were reports a man had been assaulted and then run over by a vehicle.
Dunedin death still being treated as unexplained
Information is still unclear after Dunedin man died after a serious assault.
Ardern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticism
Co-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.
Bodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Khalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.
'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicle
Health worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.
Mother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting her
Obsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.
'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencing
Wicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.
'Cherished and beautiful': Tribute to woman swept away in flooded river
The 29-year-old's body was found in the vehicle the following day.
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
Crash driver allegedly assaulted pair who stopped to help
The woman attacked one man by biting his forearm and scratching his face.