New ZealandBig boy elephant seal on a moulting tourThe juvenile has been spotted playing at Kaikorai Estuary and lounging on St Kilda Beach.22 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandBashed at a party: How one-punch attack student’s ‘life changed’Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.22 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandDriver hits 100kmh in suburb to evade policeDisqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.22 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence chargesWoman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.21 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandCabinet signs off on more beds for new Dunedin Hospital than plannedTe Whatu Ora announced another $110 million would be poured into the project.21 Dec 06:53 AM
CrimeDunedin drink-driver must undertake counsellingThe Dunedin drink-driver recorded one of the highest readings the region has seen.19 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandFirefighters are set to get a pay rise for ChristmasThe protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.17 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead on street in DunedinA person has died in an incident on Bond St, in the central city.17 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.15 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandPatient steals car, takes cops on wild rideA patient took police on a wild ride after escaping Wakari Hospital in a stolen car.14 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protestersIt follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.14 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandWomen, child injured after driver falls asleep, causing crashThe driver had just finished working a 12-hour shift.14 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandCare home resident dies after being hit by LPG truckCriminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.13 Dec 11:02 PM
New ZealandPerson cut from vehicle after Dunedin head-on crashFirefighters freed the 'mechanically trapped' person at the scene of the accident.13 Dec 05:47 AM
New ZealandArson charge for no-show Outram hermitJohn Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.13 Dec 01:19 AM
CrimeMan who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prisonDaryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.12 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandMan who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboardThe 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.09 Dec 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan goes 'berserk' hours after prison releaseHe was released on November 15 but police were called by 12.30am the following morning.05 Dec 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thievesRay Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin flight forced to turn back to AucklandAn Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.05 Dec 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.05 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandMulti-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hubPolice say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.02 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandDunedin woman convicted after coffee assault, threats and wilful damageA woman who doused a love rival in hot coffee claims she cannot remember the attack.02 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandMiraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorwaySmoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.30 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'He just floored it' - Woman's hit and run caught on cameraThe woman suffered cracked ribs and a concussion - and the driver is still at large.29 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandBrutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gangAdrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.28 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandTeen suspended from driving after taking selfie while being escorted by policeThe teen was already over the demerit point limit.27 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThree Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chainCreditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.25 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandMan caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spreeHe faces a raft of charges, police say.25 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandMan caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spreeHe is one of two men caught by police after an alleged shopping spree with stolen cards.25 Nov 12:09 AM
CrimeBBQ burglar’s flaming cheek: Summer sizzle turns to summer fizzleA Dunedin man’s summer sizzle has turned into a summer fizzle after brazen barbecue theft.24 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandIn tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savingsWestpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.23 Nov 04:42 PM
New ZealandPolice reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC siteDoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.22 Nov 06:29 PM
