New ZealandDunedin deaths: Investigation completeAn investigation into the deaths of an elderly couple whose bodies were found in their Dunedin home has been completed.06 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandElderly couple's deaths not suspiciousPolice investigating the unexplained deaths of an elderly couple who were found dead yesterday say the deaths are not suspicious.05 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandElderly couple found dead in DunedinPolice are investigating after an elderly Dunedin couple was found dead in their home this morning.04 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor recovering after resuscitationFormer Dunedin mayor Peter Chin is recovering in hospital after being revived by an Air New Zealand crew shortly after takeoff.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My heart just dropped'Mike Rankin counts himself lucky, despite his new truck plummeting over a bank at his Caversham home.21 Dec 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Shoulder surfers' appear in courtTwo cases of ATM "shoulder surfing" have come before Auckland courts today, covering tens of thousands of dollars of alleged offending.18 Dec 05:47 AM
New ZealandInhaling cannabis over lpg heater sparked fireA fire which destroyed a house and damaged another was started by a Dunedin man trying to inhale cannabis over an lpg heater, the Dunedin District Court has been told.16 Dec 07:44 PM
Employment$3m bill for 100 meatworks job cutsSilver Fern Farms faces a bill of up to $3 million after it was ruled it made more than 100 Dunedin seasonal meat workers redundant.14 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandMeth surge received by 'willing market'A surge in the supply of methamphetamine is being pushed by gangs on a "willing market" in the south, police say.14 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandRugby rep avoids convictionThe case of a promising young rugby player who avoided conviction for breaking a man's jaw has again raised concerns that sportspeople have a 'get-out-of-jail-free card'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient left alone for sausage rollsAn osteopath who left electric acupuncture needles in a patient's backside while he went to a cafe for sausage rolls has been found to have discredited his profession.10 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandCouch-surf 'lunacy' slammedDunedin motorists were stunned to see a man sitting on a couch and holding on to the rear of a moving car as it left a trail of sparks behind him.09 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandAspiring model jailed for four yearsA former Dunedin student and aspiring model has been jailed for four years on drugs charges.09 Dec 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful' attack on two officersA male and female constable were attacked in Dunedin's CBD and police say it shows why the city's bars need to close earlier.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officers injured in attackTwo Dunedin police officers were violently attacked while breaking up a fight in the Octagon this morning.06 Dec 09:28 PM
LifestyleKids, marshmallows and self controlA Kiwi researcher is studying how children exercise restraint from tempting lollies - and what it says about their likely self-control later in life.04 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandBoy, 7, recovers after crush by trainA 7-year-old boy has made a remarkable recovery after being crushed by a children's motorised train at a Halloween event in Dunedin.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Business'Predatory' lawyer jailed for $2.8m fraudA "predatory" Dunedin lawyer who stole $2.8 million from 32 clients over 21 years in one of the longest-running frauds in NZ history has today been jailed for more than eight years.26 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandThieves target hallucinogenic cactiDunedin Botanic Garden staff are on high alert following a break-in by someone they believe was looking for hallucinogenic drug-producing cacti.25 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandHospital spends $73k - on a fish tankA fish tank at cash-strapped Dunedin Hospital cost $73,000 to install and more than $1000 a week to run in its first year.25 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandPrison death: Jail staff knew of drug planStaff at a prison where a Dunedin man died in custody knew he was coming with drugs concealed in his body, a Coroners Court hearing has heard.24 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandBuyers caught in $1.5m car fraud safeCar buyers appear unlikely to face charges as a police investigation into the Dunedin City Council's alleged $1.5 million Citifleet fraud draws to a close.18 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandCops find girl, 10, behind the wheelDunedin police were shocked to find a 10-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car being poorly driven on Saturday night.16 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPilot escapes aircraft crashA pilot has escaped a light aircraft crash in Western Southland this afternoon.14 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandLightning blasts apart massive treeA huge macrocarpa tree exploded, sending pieces 70m into the air, after it was struck by lightning during a spectacular storm in Dunedin yesterday.11 Nov 05:35 PM
LeagueFlat owner: League star a 'bloody idiot'"It's a shame it wasn't a good old Kauri door", says the owner of a Dunedin flat damaged by an English rugby league star.09 Nov 10:36 PM
LeagueLeague star in strife over trashed flatAn England league player is facing disciplinary action after being filmed destroying a door at a student flat in Dunedin yesterday.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlackout leaves Dunedin streets in darkA city-wide blackout left Dunedin streets in the dark for half an hour last night, as concerns are raised about the reliability of the city's street lighting.04 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandToe break sparks Dunedin Ebola scareA broken toe put missionary Pete Johnstone - recently returned from West Africa - at the centre of an Ebola scare in Dunedin.29 Oct 09:20 PM
