New ZealandCouncillor hits back after diners given spray bottles for 'aggressive' seagullsOne woman in Dunedin is determined to stand up for the notoriously pesky seagull.16 Jan 08:03 PM
New ZealandDad attacked at lookout for 'having baby out too late'A dad trying to calm a baby was attacked at a popular Dunedin lookout.15 Jan 11:36 PM
New Zealand'They chase people for chips': Seagulls such a menace diners given spray bottlesA restaurant arms its customers with spray bottles to dispel the persistent gulls.15 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandThousands arrive for big week of waka amaThousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.15 Jan 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murdersBradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.14 Jan 11:44 PM
New ZealandHeat alerts issued for parts of New ZealandClouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.12 Jan 08:35 PM
New Zealand‘Very, very difficult’: Children face losing second parent to cancerFour years after the death of his wife, a father now also has a terminal diagnosis.12 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandEeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police calloutThree women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.12 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandBike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dogNeither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.11 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgeryClark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.09 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandFather of 8-year-old boy saved from waterfall filled with gratitude for rescueAbout 20 people helped free the 8-year-old Dunedin boy trapped under a waterfall.09 Jan 06:04 AM
New ZealandPlayful sea lion stuns at national surfing champsThe sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.08 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandWarm weather to welcome Kiwis back to workMetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her communitySandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.05 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandDunedin man faces assault, damage charges and driving intoxicatedThe intoxicated man challenged his neighbour to a fight but he didn't succeed.05 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandThieves spill jewellery fleeing Dunedin store raidThieves dropped jewellery, rings and watches after ransacking Princes St store.05 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandMake the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekendThe sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.01 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandTeen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in DunedinCameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.30 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandOrthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours listThirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.29 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandPrison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prisonThe high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.28 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRevealed: NZ's top 50 buildersOne firm has projects worth more than $850m in Auckland.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPossible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shatteredPolice swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.27 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandSwimmer rescued by training surf lifeguardsA swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.27 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman breaches trust of 77-year-old dependent friendThe woman had a conviction for theft in a special relationship from 2005.21 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.21 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandDunedin man runs himself over in drivewayA man was found in the driveway suffering a moderate condition after an accident.21 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandDoC concerned over shot gulls found around DunedinThe shootings of the birds have happened over the past two months.21 Dec 01:42 AM
New Zealand'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto winJust like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.21 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandThree times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wallThe arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.19 Dec 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandMatty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by policeMan joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.16 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandDunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collisionA father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.15 Dec 09:08 PM