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Power list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?
Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.

Love rival shooter: Obsessed stalker not ready to leave jail yet
Krishan Dick-Karetai shot his love interest's partner in the head.

Public transport subsidies are ending. Here’s how much fares will rise
How much more you pay will depend on where you live.

Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86
The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.

Move over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardens
For a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens

Highlanders barely hold off Force
The Highlanders barely eked out victory at home over the last-placed Force.

Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith

'I'm a Muslim, ask me anything' campaign sparks conversations across South Island
The group’s primary objective was to promote the message of peace.

Jailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner
'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.

The glitz and the glamour of Dunedin’s Hyde St party
Unofficial festivities kicked off slightly earlier than 10am for some.

Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.

Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.

Highlanders shut out by Reds
All the action as the Highlanders were beaten by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

Dunedin house raided in 2009 hostage drama now scene of mystery death
Neighbours say they haven't seen anyone at the property for six months.

Police investigating unexplained death in Dunedin
Initial indications suggest the deceased may have been at the scene for some time.

Dunedin woman's alleged police scanner hijinks leads to arrest
The 48-year-old woman was partying with friends.

NZ stabbing survivor sends condolences to Sydney mall victims
Dallas Wilson was stabbed four times while working at a Dunedin Countdown in 2021.

Watch: Speedway car catapults over safety fence, almost hits spectators
The streetstocks racer flew into the air but walked away unhurt.

Kiwi woman's medical nightmare: ‘I’m so grateful to be alive’
'I was gaslit and told my symptoms weren’t real.'

Supermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopening
The store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.

Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.

Naked man, 79, arrested for indecent act at Dunedin beach
Police found the man "still naked" in a bushy area above the beach.

'We are committed': Warriors expand NRL development academy into Otago, Dunedin
The Auckland club now has five academy programmes across the nation.

Sounds to Town: Dunedin ultra-marathon runner to tackle 617km non-stop over five days
Glen Sutton will undertake the colossal challenge for charity

Lean and green: Where to find great vegan food in New Zealand
These plant-based eateries around the country are worth a visit on your next getaway.

‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.

Otago University to trial effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression
The university is seeking 60 patients to trial using ketamine as an anti-depressant.

Kickboxer 'devastated' after winning fight leaves mate in intensive care
Opponent and friend weighs future in code after Balclutha bout.

'Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal
Family have shared details of Jon Ellison's incredible journey through the bush.