Off-duty police officer saves teenagers caught in rip
The rescue happened on Dunedin's St Kilda beach.
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Largest cruise ship of season arrives in Dunedin, passengers enjoy city
The Ovation of the Seas sailed into Otago Harbour and berthed at Beach St wharf.
'Get a good wetsuit': Youth says it helped them survive being swept out to sea in a rip
Youth grateful for wetsuit preventing them from drowning on Christmas day.
Big boy elephant seal on a moulting tour
The juvenile has been spotted playing at Kaikorai Estuary and lounging on St Kilda Beach.
Bashed at a party: How one-punch attack student’s ‘life changed’
Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.
Driver hits 100kmh in suburb to evade police
Disqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.
Woman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence charges
Woman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.
Cabinet signs off on more beds for new Dunedin Hospital than planned
Te Whatu Ora announced another $110 million would be poured into the project.
Dunedin drink-driver must undertake counselling
The Dunedin drink-driver recorded one of the highest readings the region has seen.
Firefighters are set to get a pay rise for Christmas
The protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.
Person found dead on street in Dunedin
A person has died in an incident on Bond St, in the central city.
Man sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’
Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.
Patient steals car, takes cops on wild ride
A patient took police on a wild ride after escaping Wakari Hospital in a stolen car.
Simeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protesters
It follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.
Women, child injured after driver falls asleep, causing crash
The driver had just finished working a 12-hour shift.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Person cut from vehicle after Dunedin head-on crash
Firefighters freed the 'mechanically trapped' person at the scene of the accident.
Arson charge for no-show Outram hermit
John Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Man goes 'berserk' hours after prison release
He was released on November 15 but police were called by 12.30am the following morning.
Banking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thieves
Ray Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.
Dunedin flight forced to turn back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.
Who's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?
Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.
Multi-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hub
Police say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.
Dunedin woman convicted after coffee assault, threats and wilful damage
A woman who doused a love rival in hot coffee claims she cannot remember the attack.
Miraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorway
Smoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.
Watch: 'He just floored it' - Woman's hit and run caught on camera
The woman suffered cracked ribs and a concussion - and the driver is still at large.
Brutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gang
Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.
Teen suspended from driving after taking selfie while being escorted by police
The teen was already over the demerit point limit.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain
Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.
Man caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spree
He faces a raft of charges, police say.
Man caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spree
He is one of two men caught by police after an alleged shopping spree with stolen cards.