New ZealandJailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor arrested on drugs chargesThe country's highest profile ex-prisoner has been living in Dunedin on parole.11 Dec 11:20 PM
New Zealand'I may have behaved inappropriately': Councillor resigns after partyPeter Newton says he's quitting "for reasons of personal development [and] reflection".11 Dec 07:02 PM
VideoFocus Live: Body found on Dunedin beachAn investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on Tomahawk Beach in Dunedin. Video / Will TraffordWatch10 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandBody found on Dunedin beach, investigation launchedA police spokeswoman said the body was located on the beach, near Lawyers Head.10 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandAnother grad ceremony cancelled; police still tight-lipped on threatMore than 700 graduands were set to graduate tomorrow.10 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandWhite Christmas: Summer snow falls in parts of South IslandAlexandra reached a high of 25C yesterday. This morning, it shivered in 7C.10 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandFleeing drunk 'gunman' foiled by roadworksThe driver was arrested and recorded an excess breath alcohol level of 600mcg.10 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Despicable' fraudster fleeces 90-year-oldElderly victim deceived into considering serial offender as "a younger brother".10 Dec 05:29 PM
New ZealandPolice silent on report graduations threatened with shootingPolice not confirming report that suggested a shooting was the threat at Otago ceremonies.10 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandDrunk dad who made son, 9, drive him to liquor store won't be chargedThe 32-year-old father has received a warning.10 Dec 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Polytechnic graduation postponed due to threatA specific threat against university graduation ceremonies has forced a cancellation.09 Dec 09:57 PM
New Zealand'Extreme, prolonged, repeated': Woman's leg smashed in attack by ex-partner40-year-old Troi Ashby appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.09 Dec 07:38 PM
New ZealandGrad's 3000km journey ends with ceremony postponedJesse Miller completed a three-year bachelor of radiation therapy at Otago University.09 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandPolice justified in shooting Kurow man, IPCA saysGraeme Sydney Warren was shot in the driveway of his house in Kurow on December 5.07 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandMosque gunman shot himself months before attacks, hospital did not tell policeTerrorist was treated for injuries but hospital staff did not tell police.07 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandDriver punched in road range incidentThe offender was located, arrested and charged with dangerous driving and assault.06 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandGrim weekend on southern roadsTwo people died on the roads on Saturday and a third serious crash happened near Clinton.06 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandDunedin SPCA bracing for 'kitten season'A Dunedin animal shelter is calling for foster carers as it prepares for kitten season.06 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandFraudster's firms have just $13k. He owes his victims more than $12mDisgraced financial adviser Barry Kloogh was jailed for over 8 years for theft and fraud.05 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandLocked to train tracks: Activists rail against coal in Dunedin protestProtesters have stopped a coal train from running by locking themselves to the tracks.04 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer loses last-ditch 'stress' plea to keep homeKelvin Wisely said he would suffer severe anxiety without a home to return to from prison.04 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandParty attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case cannedA man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.04 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandOwner of killed pet: 'I wish the dog attacked me instead'The sad attack bears an eerie similarity to another mauling in Dunedin this week.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'She lost the plot': Woman avoids jail after charity rip-offShe started stealing from supermarkets, then stooped lower still.03 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandAbused as a boy, man calls for independent investigationThe abuse took place in the 1970s and early 1980s.03 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandHorror as unleashed dog mauls beloved pet to deathA woman is devastated after watching her beloved pet of 15 years being mauled to death.03 Dec 04:47 PM
New Zealand'Academically gifted' drug dealer sentenced on fresh chargesA drug dealer who scammed a couple of French tourists has been sentenced.03 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads guilty to assaulting Gore doctorA man who 'king hit' a doctor who was medically assessing him has pleaded guilty.02 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandMan who beat friend to death claims he's not a violent personJason Blackler who was sentenced to seven years jail in 2018 has been denied parole.02 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandPolice car rammed, officer chased by tomahawk man posing as a Muslim extremistThe officer said it was something he would not want anyone to go through.02 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandTrust in sister lost: Woman drained $100,000 from mother's accountThe woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.01 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence; assault charge after skull fracture dismissedThe jury trial for Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne, 23, began on Monday.01 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandPM thanks Dunedin girl for 'family portrait'Ardern chose four Christmas images from 2800 entries for her card this year.30 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandSkull fractured in assault at partyAccused of inflicting the damage is 23-year-old Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne.30 Nov 08:43 PM
