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Google redesignates Dunedin central city

The Exchange has traditionally referred to a single block in Dunedin's CBD.

St Patrick's Day chaos in Dunedin student quarter

Police were kept busy overnight as thousands of partiers celebrated the occasion.

'I'm feeling good': Former Dunedin Mayor home after hospice care

Dave Cull was diagnosed with a tumour on his pancreas in October.

Reports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism Minister

A recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.

St Patrick's Day student drinking 'worse than New Year's Eve'

All-day binge drinking and broken glass create a major headache for Dunedin police.

Safety fears for kids after car ploughs through fence

It was not the first time a car had accidentally ended up in Lisa Lindon's yard.

Family deported over food voucher scam

A Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.

Urgent plea to Govt for skifield workers

Without the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.

Car catches fire on State Highway 1 near Dunedin

Emergency services were called to the scene, on the Kilmog, at 10.15am.

Partially amputated finger at Otago Polytech: Case back in court

The polytech was ordered to put $275,000 into improving health and safety education.

Benedict Cumberbatch's 'thank you' message to Kiwis

The actor spent lockdown in New Zealand with his family, including his elderly parents.

'Offensive' Dunedin flat sign back on display

The sign with the name of the flat was taken down at the end of 2019.

Blood test results ease fears over high lead levels in water

'It's not over yet but it's a good way down the track' - Southern DHB's MoH.

Man jailed for threatening to throw flatmate off cliff

Daniel Prattley appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.

A third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'

Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.

Two years, 120 different profiles: Teen's relentless online attacks 'worst I've seen'

"The fact someone could get satisfaction from something so nasty is disturbing."

Body found near Tekapo in search for missing fisherman

Police were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.

Universities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student loss

Unis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.