Bystanders try to stop drunk man from driving after he was kicked out of bar
The 20-year-old was nearly five times the legal limit.
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Councillor locked out by ban on unvaccinated
Official barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.
Dunedin Casino refit wins design award
The Grand Casino had to look grand, elegant and impressive.
The days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstep
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
'Idiotic': Arrest after laser shone at rescue helicopter
The pilot was able to pinpoint where the beam was coming from.
'Mad, bad and dangerous': Drink-driver banned indefinitely
Even his counsel Rhona Daysh condemned his behaviour.
Coroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccine
Rory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.
Otago University wants compulsory vaccination for all
A mandatory vaccination policy would give the university more options to remain open.
Addict jailed following prolonged pack attack
The victim was attacked leaving his house by Regan Kennedy and two of his associates.
Survivors furious after disgraced bishop approached abuse inquiry
'You wait and slowly you realise the rescue party isn't coming.'
Scott Tech signs $18.9m deal for world-first beef-boning system
System which will process about 200 carcasses an hour is expected to be launched by 2023.
'Where do we stand?': Confusion over how new Covid settings will work
The whole South Island will move into the orange traffic light setting on Thursday.
Building company fails after 12 months owing nearly 170K
The liquidators have also become aware of several disputes relating to the company.
Inmate erupts at sentencing over assault of prison officer
The man leaped to his feet, spewing a barrage of four-lettered expletives.
CSI Dunedin: DNA key in mysterious case of fatal seal stabbing
No one has been held responsible for rare sea lion found stabbed to death.
'Phenomenal': Dunedin man finds wallet after 32 years in the sea
Rewinding back all the way to the spring of 1989!
Pedestrian thrown 25m into ditch after being hit by car, court told
The man sustained a broken leg and an ankle fracture in three places.
Music festival to be held on University Oval
A dozen of New Zealand's 'best-loved acts' to play multiple stages.
Three trucks involved in two crashes in Dunedin
One crash was in central Dunedin while the other was on the southern motorway.
Lockdown burglar was a neighbour for 15 years
Intruder put his hands over victim's mouth and forced her back on to the mattress.
Private hospitals start closing their doors to unvaccinated patients and visitors
NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association boss says more hospitals could follow suit.
Man charged with manslaughter three years after death of Dunedin woman
Anna Riddell died of a suspected drug overdose in 2018. Today, an arrest was made.
Man accused of attempted murder in Karitane shooting named
It is understood the complainant was shot in the head.
Family unhappy over prison officer's comments after son's death
The 24-year-old died in Dunedin Hospital on Monday.
Alleged burglar claims there was 'free garage sale'
He is alleged to have taken a dryer, sofa, chilly bin and four tyres.
From humble food truck to feeding Benedict Cumberbatch
After starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.
Erratic driver chased by dog into police station
The man ran into the station's watch house and handed himself in.
'Extraordinary bad luck': Cybercrime cripples Dunedin firm
Professional offshore hacking group attacked computer systems, phone and commercial data.
The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
Juvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.
Oh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for canines
The treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.
First students awarded Six60 scholarships
Four students have hit the right note for a scholarship sponsored by Dunedin band Six60.
'Blacks Rd Ripper': Dunedin woman held hostage by possum
A distressed woman called police to say she couldn't leave her house.
One person trapped in car after collision in Octagon
One person was trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated.
'White as a ghost': Cops show up at school after social media prank
The officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.