New ZealandLead contamination: Dunedin council to front at public meetingMayor Aaron Hawkins backtracks in the face of rising concern over health implications.05 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob road trip: Dunedin latest stop in South Island tourPolice keep a close eye on about 30 gang members as they travel through Otago.05 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandYear's jail for man's drug-driven shoplifting spreeJake Devereux had previously been in the dock over filming up women's skirts.05 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandLeadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated waterWaikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.04 Feb 06:55 PM
New ZealandParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandLead in Otago water found at 40 times acceptable levelsWaikouaiti was almost 40 times acceptable levels.04 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandRecidivist offender 'sick of nobody paying him attention'Andrew Kataina'Marii, 44, has a long history of stints behind bars.03 Feb 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Have we been drinking dangerous water since August?': Locals lead poisoning fearsDunedin City Council helicopter scrambles to discover source of poisoning in water supply03 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months agoFirst test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year.03 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandRiver rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocksWoman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.03 Feb 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passengerLuke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.02 Feb 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Seriously upsetting': Jail for student flat theftsPolice executed a search warrant at the home of 24-year-old Misifosa Tapusoa last year.02 Feb 10:09 PM
WorldFears for welfare of former Dunedin man, Myanmar VP after military coupHenry Van Thio was sworn in as second vice-president in 2016.02 Feb 08:15 PM
EntertainmentNew Netflix show to be filmed in OtagoA new Netflix romance, The Royal Treatment, is due to start filming later this month.02 Feb 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Towns weren't warned over toxic water because staffer was on holiday'The water is revolting here'.02 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandTap water warning for two Dunedin townsResidents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandGangs, violence and drugs: Dunedin bars take a hard lineThe Octagon Alcohol Prevention group has been formed to tackle serious bad behaviour.01 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandCamping teen girls get unwanted visit from prowlerEight 14-year-old girls were camping at a property in Dunedin on Monday.31 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandSouthern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy foodA recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.31 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in DunedinPolice were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.28 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandSex offender sent back to prison after paedophile helped him access internetStephen Brett Scully has been jailed for accessing the internet with another paedophile.28 Jan 07:04 PM
New ZealandFirefighters furious as drivers speed past crash scenesFirefighters have had enough after daily incidents and near misses.28 Jan 05:12 PM
New ZealandClimate activists block tracks in protest of coal transportationClimate activist: "We're here to tell KiwiRail to stop hauling coal."27 Jan 10:30 PM
Travel'Under the radar' Dunedin lands place on Tripadvisor awardsThe Otago city lands a place on Tripadvisor's fastest growing destinations.27 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandEmotions high as drink-driver who killed parents of four pleads guiltyAnnika Ludlow pleaded guilty to two charges of driving with an excess blood-alcohol level.27 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandGasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boyJesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.27 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandAirport security officer jailed 3 years for bomb hoax'You exploited your role so as to breach security protocols' - Judge Michael Crosbie.26 Jan 09:45 PM
New Zealand'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunderJustine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice called after group seen 'harassing' sea lionA member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.26 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandDental student avoids conviction to save career despite brutal bar headbuttBlow left the victim unconscious, with severe oral injuries.26 Jan 08:29 PM
New ZealandDunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George StBargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.26 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's first female navy helicopter pilotThe 27-year-old has just graduated as New Zealand's first female navy helicopter pilot26 Jan 06:42 PM
