Rugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fears
Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.
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Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Hospitals struggling to treat patients, staff reassigned to fill duties
Dunedin Hospital's intensive care and Covid-19 wards were at capacity last night.
New mega-cable nearly doubles NZ broadband power
What's in store for home users, and Spark investors.
Terrified women campers told by man he was there to help
Wearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.
Destiny pastor accused of intimidation after posing outside queer-friendly bar
Bar co-owner said he believed the goal of pastor's messages was to intimidate.
Climate change: 'Managed retreat' for South Dunedin
Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.
Bakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staff
Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.
Is this the biggest concert coming to NZ in 2023?
Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.
Anti-mandate protesters outnumbered by counter protesters
A march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.
Woman almost decapitated on icy crash with 4yo in the car
Dunedin woman's quick reflexes saved her from being decapitated by a road barrier.
'Crisis moment': NZ gaming firms cross Tasman as Aussie tax breaks kick in
Two of NZ's largest gaming studios are reluctantly turn to hiring offshore.
Dunedin City Council confirms 6.5% rates rise
Councillors argued the rise with one saying it was fixing things that didn't need fixing.
Man jailed for shooting ex-girlfriend's partner between the eyes
Krishan Dick-Karetai was sentenced for the attack which amounted to attempted murder.
Beyond the boulders: Kiwi beach named among world's best
You'll instantly know but might not be able to name the beach on world's best list.
Sea lion pup killed in hit-and-run
The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.
'Illicit race': 1000 car fanatics descend on raceway, chairman says he was 'duped'
He says he was told they wanted to do a couple of laps of honour for a late grandfather.
'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
A historic mansion for only $2.9m – but there's a catch
Aucklanders can get more their money in Dunedin, but a move south isn't always that easy.
Trio involved in serious assault at school expelled
Footage of the brutal attack has been labelled 'incredibly upsetting' by outraged parents.
'He thought it was funny': Porn actress abused online
Victim subjected to a slew of online abuse and fake stories.
Man jailed for violent attack on partner
Nathan Steven Graham will be jailed for 22 months for the brutal abuse of his partner.
'You won't ******* snitch aye?' Footage of brutal attack at school 'incredibly upsetting'
Graphic video shows a defenceless pupil being repeatedly punched, kicked and shoved.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Man guilty of possessing 11,000 objectionable files
Pearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.
Undies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal
'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.
'Dangerous and unlawful': Landlord ordered to pay tenant $25k
Man rented out the basement of a property, despite having no consent from council.
Staff, customers unhappy with 'rotten cold' conditions in Countdown supermarket
A Countdown store in Dunedin has been described as a 'rotten cold' disgrace.
Man who rammed police car sentenced to community work
He was only facing an infringement notice when police found him. Then he flipped.
Editorial: No need for two covered stadiums in south
Surely, the occasional visit south is not too much of a handicap for Cantabrians.
Objectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court told
Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.
'Taking a hammering': Polar Plunge delayed over access issues
There is no safe way to access the beach due to recent severe weather.
Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck
Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.