Latest from Dunedin

Does private healthcare harm the public system?

A court judgment in Canada will cast shadows on New Zealand's dual healthcare system.

Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north

Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.

'Where did the money go?': Couple scammed Otago Uni out of $220,000

She set up the company while he arranged for invoices to be paid - but no work was done.

Judge declares mistrial in rape, burglary case

A mistrial has been called in a rape case due to 'unexpected comments' made by victim.

Medical school admissions policy to be challenged in court

The university will oppose the court action.

Prisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-con

Former inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election

Confusion over whether bar breached Covid-19 rules

The Dive in Dunedin is contesting whether lockdown rules were broken during latest party.

Man who killed young Dunedin mum denied parole

A man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.

Vomiting patrons, Covid breaches at Dunedin bar: Police

A Dunedin bar will be investigated by police for Level 2 breaches and an expired license.

Man who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder charge

A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.

Gang member's release forces victim's family to move

John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.

Man fined for crashing his $250k sports car showing it off to daughter's boyfriend

He also caused the 2011 fatal crash involving financier Allan Hubbard

Change of plan: The holiday must go on in Dunedin

Things didn't go to plan on a Dunedin visit, but it all worked out in the end.

Convicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentence

A man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.

Invercargill fatality: Police seek info on four vehicles in area before crash

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.

Rescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fall

Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.

Student's paracetamol overdose: Coroner calls for tighter sales limits

Paracetamol is widely available but people may not realise the dangers of abusing it.

Nurse opens eyes after month-long coma

Teresa Sevilla has begun to wake up after collapsing at 32 weeks' pregnant on August 3.