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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.
Scott's John Kippenberger on company strategy
The departing CEO believes in getting company strategy right.
Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney
Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.
Image shows missing Dunedin man on day of disappearance
The image of Jon, 44, was taken on Castle St on Tuesday last week.
Killer released from prison after just five months
Brodie Champion was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Couple's advice after 65 years of marriage
Dawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.
England out class White Ferns to strike first in Twenty20 series
The White Ferns and England open their series.
Sea lion pup numbers exceed expectations
Dunedin’s annual breeding season pup counts have set records in three consecutive years.
Potty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrests
Of the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.
White Ferns missing two stars to start England series
The White Ferns will be without two of their best players for the first T20 on Tuesday.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
Students go green for St Patrick’s Day
Music sounded throughout Castle St as groups of revellers gathered outside flats.
Highlanders beaten by Brumbies
The Brumbies overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Highlanders
Lakehouse tenants to go above and beyond for St Patrick’s Day party
Organisers expect about 10,000 people to come and go throughout the day.
Serial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomed
She was abusive to attending police and to shepherds on the scene attempting to help her.
Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
As alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.
What to do this St Patrick's Day, and more activities to make Autumn better
Don't dismay, summer might be over but your weekends aren't.
Four Otago Uni students excluded, dozens punished over 'concerning' hazing rituals
Host flats' attempts to outdo what occurred the previous year are being blamed.
Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh named in Dunedin court
Suppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in January.
Queenstown drink-driver jailed after head-on crash with pregnant woman
Man nearly four times the legal limit when he drove into car driven by pregnant woman.
Dunedin eatery's liquor licence bid challenged over links to previous troubles
Links to a since-closed establishment are causing headaches for management.