'Obese poster girls': Michael Laws' comments draw fire
Otago regional councillor posted about 'lovely faces and breasts' - but didn't stop there.
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Man accused of murdering baby Hope granted bail
Hope died in Starship children's hospital after her life support was turned off.
'You took my soulmate from me,' widow tells crash driver
The woman crossed double yellow lines in a no-stopping zone.
Hot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnesses
Everyone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.
Lotto win of $1000 turns out to be a million
Pair delighted with $1000 win and open a bottle of wine, only to double-check the ticket.
High-speed jet-boat crash: Driver on drugs, alcohol - four injured
Kawarau River jet-boat driver had two party drugs and high levels of booze in his system.
Joy, relief and warnings as borders reopen after two years
Border reopening largely welcomed after 'desperate' times for business.
Dog killed while running alongside owners car
One of the dogs ran into the path of another vehicle.
Stores within stores: How some dairies are side-stepping vaping restrictions, and what it means for young people
New research suggests the current restrictions may not be working.
Survivor completes Walk for Peace on anniversary of mosque attacks
He has fundraised more than $60,000 for three charities.
'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to south
The movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.
Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.
Foot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called off
Pre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.
Positive test Covid-denier 'lost the plot'
A Dunedin Hospital incident has highlighted the pressures medical staff are under.
Mosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversary
Mosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.
Slow start at clinic for those who got compromised jabs
1500 people received a vaccine that may not have provided any protection against Covid.
Woman hit with bottle still has glass shards in face, court told
Alice Raffills has pleaded guilty to disfiguring with intent to injure.
Fishing boat that sank was investigated for dumping in popular bay
Aurora 7459 went down about one nautical mile off the coast.
Northerners fleeing south; Auckland population declining for first time
Central Otago and Queenstown are continuing to grow despite closed borders.
Passers-by give CPR after man hit by truck
The man was later transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Hammer attack: Dairy owner forgives assailant
Corner store proprietor fled out the back of his shop, blood dripping from his head.
Challenging task to end bobby-calf culling
An East Otago dairy farmer is calling for an end to the culling of bobby calves.
Call for hit-and-run driver to own up
Motorcyclist sideswiped by ute ends up in hospital for surgery.
'Horrified': Queenstown apartment owner claims new light pole blocking view
She says the pole was installed just metres from her balcony.
Woman admits inciting man's suicide via text messages
The charge carries a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment.
'Arrogant': Hungarian neurosurgeon's application to work in NZ rejected
He wants to work in Dunedin where there is currently only one neurosurgeon.
Investigation into vaccination failure affecting hundreds
The issue was due to the temperature the vaccinations were being stored at.
Doubts over booster protection from Queenstown provider
Southern District Health Board is contacting 1571 people who may have been affected.
Former Dunedin teacher admits abusing eight more boys
Defendant has a history of sex attacks.
'Feel like a 10-day break?' - bid to sell positive RAT results 'distressing'
Facebook post offers four positive test results to be used to get time off work.
Tale of two cities: Dunedin student quarter experiencing different pandemic
More than 1000 University College residents have tested positive for Covid-19.
Family's 'horrific year' after 7-year-old diagnosed with cancer
Ayla Bohn Bitcheno was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.