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Prescriptions taken in Caversham pharmacy break-in
A pharmacy owner is "gutted" after prescriptions were stolen in an early morning break-in.
'Fear in my belly' over confrontation by Dunedin councillor
'He's in a position of power and importance.'
Hotel review: Dunedin apartments with 'relaxed beach house cool'
Staying in this seaside suburb is an ideal base for any activities.
No plea from pair arrested in container ship cocaine bust
Both were remanded in custody until October 13.
Settlement reached over Dunedin toddler's death
Hineihana Sosefina Mausii died of acute myeloid leukaemia in September 2013.
Art-loving insects: Gallery threatened by moths
Insects with a taste for art prompt investigation and deep clean to protect exhibits.
Claims of more capacity cuts at new Dunedin hospital
Hospital could have fewer beds and operating theatres because of budget pressures.
Man charged after fiancee dies in failed flooded river crossing
Man charged over death of fiancée as couple crossed flooded Otago river in 4WD.
Man died of heart condition caused by Covid vaccine: coroner
Dunedin plumber Rory Nairn died from a heart condition caused by a Covid-19 vaccine.
Revealed: Pair busted after attempt to retrieve $30m of cocaine
The ship was in Port Chalmers Dunedin when the alleged attempt was made.
$15 appointments at Dunedin GP's new low-cost clinic
Dr Adrian Hindes has had dozens of enrolments at Dunedin Community Health since opening a few days ago and is operating under a very low-cost access (VLCA) funding model. TVNZ
Three taken to hospital after Dunedin boat incident
Six people suffered moderate injuries after a boating incident this morning.
'Degree of negligence': Mother loses appeal over son's death
Cuttance was jailed for two and a half years for an incident outside a Waihola bar.
'Mistreated children': Controversial Dunedin facility sold to new owners
Magic Kids serviced 19 schools but parents claimed it had mistreated their children.
Time up on parking ticket row: Highest court rejects councillor's appeal
A Dunedin City councillor's legal battle after being pinged with a $12 ticket is over.
'He's hurt us all': Remorseless teen who caused crash that killed two mums named
Hayden Manoah was on a learner's licence when his driving led to the death of two mums.
Drunk driver who killed caught again
Victim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."
Which seven $2m+ Auckland suburbs took $100,000 hit?
In the last quarter, 97 per cent or 194 Auckland suburbs had property value drops.
Man admits strangling his partner after Mallowpuff argument
Strangulation carries maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment in NZ.
Ryan McCarthy reflects on sporting journey
Former North Otago rugby player Ryan McCarthy has tried his hand at several sports
High school students reveal what they want from mayoral candidates
Youth voter turnout has historically been low.
20-year cold case: Did the killer of a Kiwi mum get away with murder?
Tui vanished in 2002. Will her killer face justice? The Herald investigates.
From mate to murderer: Hairdresser killed friend, doused her in paint and buried her in shallow grave
Naomi Lee Morrison admitted stabbing her friend to death during a drinking session.
Dunedin man involved in meth stabbing wins appeal
A man who stabbed another over a gram of methamphetamine has sentence reduced.
Weather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Hawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in Balclutha
Emma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.
Police swoop on Dunedin address
A witness reported seeing a large police presence blocking off the street.
Rory Nairn inquest: 'Death has not been forgotten'
Rory Nairn died 12 days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
School leaver starts storage firm aimed at student market
Son of Cactus Outdoors founder has big ambitions for his storage firm.
Taika Waititi thrills fans with Dunedin bar crawl
Among those rubbing shoulders with the director was Mayor Aaron Hawkins.
'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sacked
Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
Global search for Dunedin meteorite
The 1kg meteorite would have created a 1m-sized crater .