New ZealandDespair over low election candidate numbersA considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.09 Aug 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Very scary': Man tasered after window smashing spreeBroken glass littered the footpath in South Dunedin's main street after a vandalism spree.08 Aug 12:39 AM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 PM
New ZealandSouthern hospitality: Cheese roll burger launches at Otago cafeThe innovative burger is being launched today at the Blueskin Nurseries & Cafe.05 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandA man with a blackened face, a hatchet and an unlikely storyPolice find Timothy Wilson sitting in a car with no number plates, and discover much more.03 Aug 06:33 PM
New ZealandHorse breeder, trainer faces racecourse ban after family feud ends in punch-upThe court heard there had been friction within the family for years.03 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Top Aussie skateboarder 'bombs' Dunedin's Baldwin StSkateboarding down the world's steepest street was a snap decision for Zak Mills-Goodwin.02 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandProlific burglar's early release from prisonMan broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.01 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandPolice find tomahawk, drugs, gang patches in carA person is due to appear in court on charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop.01 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandAirport bomb hoaxer has Court of Appeal application rejectedA former aviation security officer planted a fake bomb on the runway at Dunedin airport.29 Jul 06:47 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist who targeted women at dance parties releasedMateo Nixon was granted parole this week with several years of his sentence remaining.29 Jul 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jailJeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.27 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Otago Councils kept busy as rain continues to fallThe tail in the storm lashes the Otago coastline.27 Jul 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Major health and safety risk': Nursing students cover shifts at Dunedin HospitalStudents called in to cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital because of staff shortages.27 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandStudents evacuated amid flooding fearsFlood fears prompt evacuations in North Dunedin. Video / Craig Baxter / ODTWatch26 Jul 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concernsA woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.26 Jul 06:24 PM
New ZealandEvacuations 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 Watch26 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence on standby as wild weather hits southDunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.26 Jul 05:50 PM
PropertyDunedin looks to hook in the exec class with NZ's 'cheapest' expensive homesNew arrivals to the city are a key source of buyers, say agents.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice treating Unity Park death as homicideSean Buis, 28, died at the park last Thursday.26 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandArmy on standby: Heavy rain forecast activates emergency response centresDunedin and North Otago residents warned of heavy rain.26 Jul 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Pretty special': Dead whale quite a find for 7-year-oldThe whale was only the second-weirdest thing Archie had found washed up.25 Jul 08:48 PM
New ZealandWastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passedA steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.25 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandTeen cops fine for driving with head out windowTemperatures in Dunedin have plummeted, making driving conditions dangerous.25 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandDunedin death now treated as 'suspicious'There were reports a man had been assaulted and then run over by a vehicle.25 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandDunedin death still being treated as unexplainedInformation is still unclear after Dunedin man died after a serious assault.24 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandArdern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticismCo-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.24 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandBodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug schemeKhalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.22 Jul 02:37 AM
New Zealand'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicleHealth worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.21 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandMother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting herObsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.21 Jul 06:24 PM
Sport'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencingWicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.20 Jul 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Cherished and beautiful': Tribute to woman swept away in flooded riverThe 29-year-old's body was found in the vehicle the following day.19 Jul 07:23 PM
New ZealandBloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groinDylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.19 Jul 07:05 PM
EmploymentBaker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workersPartner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.19 Jul 06:27 PM
