New ZealandFormer rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdownThe man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.27 May 06:20 PM
New ZealandWanted man hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself inWanted criminal pays for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.27 May 06:42 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand-10C: Coldest May morning in yearsThe wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.26 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandHome-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court toldChristopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.26 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandJail for assault on former partner after racial abuseRaymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.26 May 07:36 PM
New ZealandLabour promises continued support for Otago businessesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.26 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandNearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crashA 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.25 May 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside WorkshopHillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.25 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandHome detention for attack on female bar managerRaymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.24 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's deathThe woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.24 May 07:18 PM
New Zealand'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crashTwo people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.24 May 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still workingThe story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.22 May 02:18 AM
BusinessJailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicionThe Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.21 May 10:17 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Supermarket manager stabbed four times - 'so many people put themselves at risk'"It was a random attack. The victims did not know the man."20 May 05:15 PM
New ZealandCouncil processes in lead contamination scare to be investigatedWater supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: KiwiRail the big transport winner with $810mThe extra money will go to replacing old locomotives in the South Island.20 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body releasedThe move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.19 May 08:08 PM
Personal Finance$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything tooSvetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.19 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandMatching on Tinder does not mean consent to sex, trial toldA 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.18 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandDunedin stabbing: Call for Countdown to act on securityMore than 70 per cent of union members report experiencing aggression from customers.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness owner admits tax scamThe man defrauded Customs for six years and underpaid more than $1.3 million in tax.18 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandRoads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rainActive fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.18 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandMan accused of assault, blackmailing Tinder date with covert videoMan allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."18 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandCountdown stabbing victims thank public for 'support and aroha'Three people remain in Dunedin Hospital today following last Monday's stabbing.17 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to closeThe snow is expected to settle but not for long.17 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan finds person wearing his clothes, walking his dog, trying to get into his carThe person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.17 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandSchool of video games proposed for Dunedin cityOtago Polytechnic planning a Dunedin School of Games.16 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandMayors slam Judith Collins for 'fear-mongering'Aaron Hawkins says National leader's comments are a 'desperate dog whistle strategy'.16 May 06:22 PM
LifestyleDancing with the cars: Traffic controller a hit with drivers"I wave at every single car, every single day of every single week."15 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandThief who promised to learn 'new tricks' caught stealing again"It's either make or break for me, and I want to make it" ... but he broke it.15 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandDunedin supermarket stabbing victim dischargedThree other people remain in hospital.14 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandPool cue violation: Threat of jail stifles sentence reviewBenjamin Keach's assault left his victim with an 8cm internal laceration.14 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'A house is a person's pā', Judge tells Dunedin burglarsPair jailed 15 months for trail of crime in student sector which started at 6am.13 May 08:26 PM
