'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year's
Festival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.
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Drunk Dunedin man claiming he had a gun sparks police response
Drunk man who claimed he had a gun sparked a police callout to Dunedin pub yesterday.
'Like getting the moa back': Sea lion births give hope and joy
There are 28 potential breeding sea lions.
Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.
'He's going to be missed by everybody': Christmas day crash victim was making fresh start
Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.
Family 'devastated' as pounamu missing from Blair Vining's grave
Kaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Christmas tragedy: Two killed in separate car crashes this morning
Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.
Christmas crashes: Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Gordonton
The crash was reported to police just after 9.20am today.
Murderer denied parole as 'undue risk'
Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.
Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
'Like something out of GTA': Man charged after botched daylight getaway
Robbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.
How two families battled with police over crash that killed loved ones
Dale Waitokia and Shona Brenssell took on the police, local and national, and won.
Driver dies after serious crash near Queenstown
About 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.
Boat shed vandalised five times in a month
The shed has been the target of repeated acts of vandalism.
Enjoy a tipple or two on one these unusual wine journeys
Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.
This is where chefs eat in Queenstown
Queenstown bound? These are the go-to menu choices of Queenstown chef Vaughan Mabee.
'Idiotic': Farm manager's smashing spree to show off to younger passengers
He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.
Mt Iron land sold to council for safekeeping
The land would be held in reserve for the community.
Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas
Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.
More SIQ facilities sought in Queenstown
Queenstown has only two SIQ units available for visitors who test positive for Covid-19.
'I'm gonna get ya': Man stabbed through bathroom door by brother
Braydon Lee Hodder's violent outburst left his little brother terrified.
Anti-vax graffiti after death of Dunedin man leaving staff on edge
The graffiti read 'NO VAX' and 'Rory RIP'.
Move over Rover: South's most popular working dog name revealed
Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.
'Samantha Peek': Why double life of Kiwi Peeping Tom may remain secret
A man has been jailed after a string of acts described by the judge as 'voyeuristic'.
Touchdown: Excitement as Auckland flights return to tourist town
Queenstown Airport staff expect about 1500 hundred passengers from Auckland today.
Contingency plans: Travellers to south urged to prepare if exposed to Covid
more than 12,000 people were booked to travel in, or out, of Auckland today.
'Couldn't believe it': Dog on walk finds unconscious missing man
Michael Pritchard sen, 65, went missing on December 7.
Man charged with manslaughter over death of Dunedin woman denied suppression
The man openly wept in the dock when his application was denied.
Man missing for a week found near cemetery
Michael Pritchard sen, 65, was found this morning.
Nurse 'wholeheartedly sorry' over online threats to attack vaccination buses
She says fear rather than reason drove her to post the video.
Teen admits falling asleep at wheel before double-fatal crash
The 17-year-old appeared via audiovisual link in the Dunedin Youth Court yesterday.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.