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Man dies after being dropped off at hospital, investigation under way
A 54-year-old was dropped off by unknown people, who fled the scene shortly after.

Drug deal gone wrong ends in car crash
The pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.

Otago uni students leave street absolutely trashed as exams end
Locals say it's disgusting in what was “a premier Dunedin suburb”.

Knife-wielding woman threatens pedestrians
The woman was arrested after waving a knife at two members of the public.

The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.

Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown
Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.

'It was horrific': Spooked horse breaks rider's eye socket, cheekbone
A sea lion roared at the horse rider when she accidentally rode into its view.

Dunedin school lockdown lifted, nothing of concern found - police
The school received a threat by email around 8.45am.

Hot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staff
As temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.

Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.

John Oliver’s campaign misplaced, Otago advocates back hoiho
The comedian's international campaign for Bird of the Century has ruffled some feathers.

Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'

Armed police swarm Dunedin motel complex searching for person of interest
Photos from the scene show multiple officers with guns as well as police dogs.

Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.

Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre
A 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

'Lucky' escape for school girl struck by car
The girl was saved when her bag got lodged under her head and protected her.

Teen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbell
Jordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.

Artists from NZ, Japan add splash of colour to the city
Boon Street artists have created seven new murals.

How ‘70s Dunedin pop star Craig Scott swapped music career for real estate
53 years on from his last #1 hit, Craig Scott is 'tempted' by a return to music.

'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.

Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.