New ZealandTap water warning for two Dunedin townsResidents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandViolent abuser who beat partner unconscious refuses rehabilitationSamuel Anderson will likely serve the entirety of his four-and-a-half-year sentence.01 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandBusted: Council probe backyard mountain bike trackConcerns were raised over possible non-complying earthworks on the land.01 Feb 01:19 AM
New ZealandTaking the long way home: Cat goes from North Otago to ChristchurchThe owners did not think the cat could have made it from Weston to Glenavy on her own.01 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandSouthern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy foodA recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.31 Jan 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Orca pod's surprise visit to Otago harbourOne of them was Koru, an orca who was rescued by the Orca Research Trust seven years ago.31 Jan 09:25 PM
New Zealand'What the heck was I thinking?': Mosgiel woman conned into crime by celebrity impersonatorShe messaged the Ghost Adventures host expecting nothing — then a message popped up.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad tasteJo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in DunedinPolice were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.28 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandGas explosion at well-known Otago restarauntA fire crew was called in to check the incident at about 7.30am on Friday.28 Jan 08:15 PM
New ZealandEmotions high as drink-driver who killed parents of four pleads guiltyAnnika Ludlow pleaded guilty to two charges of driving with an excess blood-alcohol level.27 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandWhat not to do on your holidays - Tourism NZBefore Covid, Roys Peak was one of the most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand.27 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandGasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boyJesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.27 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandPolice called after group seen 'harassing' sea lionA member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.26 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandDunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George StBargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.26 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandCovid stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferersThere are concerns people may face discrimination due to similarities with Covid symptoms.25 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandVineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.25 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandMajor Queenstown lights show back with a price tagThousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.25 Jan 12:00 AM
BusinessThe companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with itSome of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.24 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.23 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandMan who killed partner in front of children declined early releaseMatakaua Rouvi, 62, appeared to have unrealistic expectations about his release.22 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandBig seal of approval: Dunedin residents get unexpected backyard visitorMandy Wennekes had had horses wandering up her property before — but never a sea lion.22 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandPolice slammed over South's escalating road tollCriticism comes after Otago had its worst road toll for more than a decade: 25 deaths.22 Jan 07:33 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, OtagoNZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near AlexandraA police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.22 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyardA police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.22 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandMurder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmersThe vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.21 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandSouthlanders warned of flooding, more rain to comeEnvironment Southland have turned on their flood warning as a precaution.21 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to comeMetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.20 Jan 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Beware the mongrel mayor': Councillor uses blog to vent about colleaguesThe column outlines the failings of elected representatives.20 Jan 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Devastated' by former colleague's crash deathGary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.19 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago eases total fire ban after recent rainThe shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.19 Jan 06:39 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing carLagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.19 Jan 06:02 PM
