Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack
Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.
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Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'
John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
NZ's most beautiful public transport rides
There are some stunning views you can get from buses, trains and boats ferries.
Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
Passengers refuse face masks: Police called in
Employers advised bus drivers not to argue with passengers.
Woman's hair ripped from scalp in random attack
The defendant, witnesses said, appeared to be especially hostile.
Body found on beach in Dunedin still being investigated
Police were called to the Heyward Point area shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
'It's my own fault': Coma, arm amputated after drunk motorcycle crash
It was weeks before he regained consciousness.
Cornrow row: School's U-turn relief for student
Concern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.
Kiwis less active than Americans and Brits, global study shows
Only 58 per cent of Kiwis are physically active - and that's an improvement.
Person injured after mobility scooter crash with car
Police were called to the crash in Dunedin at about 11.10am.
Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving
Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.
Wrangling Shrek the sheep lookalike good practice for young rugby players
The year 13 pupils had been watching the rogue ewe for some time.
'Extreme haircut': Student told to undo cornrows
A Dunedin teenager is butting heads with his high school over his hairstyle.
Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs
Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.
Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown
Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.
Search under way in gully for missing woman seen in 'distress'
The search began last night after members of the public raised concerns.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.
'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths
It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.
Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control
BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.
'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
Euthanasia advocate convicted of South African murders censured in New Zealand
South African doctor guilty of murder didn't disclose convictions.
Convicted killer, euthanasia advocate's NZ medical science registration revoked
The man has also been ordered to pay more than $8000.
N-word attack: Man claims racist abuse was 'light-hearted'
He admits telling them to "f... off back to their own country", but claims it was a joke.
Editorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concern
EDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.
Otago Regional Council: No lead contamination in Waikouaiti River
Samples taken from the Waikouaiti River show no signs of lead contamination.
Driver to be charged over Arrowtown teen's crash death
Driver to be charged over teenagers death in a Arrowtown car crash last year.
Nomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'
Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.
Covid-19: Dunedin Railways shutdown partly to blame for council company's deficit
The railway company was put into hibernation as an alternative to closure.
Otago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and veg
A no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.