New ZealandArthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison releaseArthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.29 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Call us the living dead': couple who lost 'everything' in fireHe turned on wrong element - all they have left is clothes they were wearing and a handbag29 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandRegistered child sex offender jailed for having a secret mobileConcerns about the defendant's behaviour led them to uncovering a secret cellphone.29 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandColleague shot staple into workmate's brainBanter between the two led to a Dunedin man firing a staple through his workmate's skull.26 Jan 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle looms to end 'winner and loser' schoolsSchools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNear-miss after Lime scooter brakes allegedly tampered withLime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.23 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandWoman's death prompts questions about paramedicsA woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.23 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandPersonality disorders linked to lead exposure in adultsHealth problems such as antisocial behaviour and hyperactivity linked to high exposure.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Culverden scrub fireLarge scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.23 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo babies injured in Otago crashTwo adults and two babies suffered moderate injuries when a car rolled today.23 Jan 01:21 AM
CricketCD U17 unbeatenSam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong winds fan flames in Clutha fireThree sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.22 Jan 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos' at Shotover Jet after falling tree injures fiveStaff at the base were visibly stressed as emergency services rushed to the scene.22 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandSigns are good for Royal Albatross Otago colonyFirst albatross chicks of season emerge from shells at at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin identities to don running shoes to help the penguinsSteve Walker and Aaron Hawkins have a month to get fit for the 15.5km run in the Catlins.20 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWorld-record angler - leave me be or I'll hide the mega-fishIt would be the biggest brown trout ever - if it ever emerges.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPizza deliverer's lucky escape after car propelled him into a treePizza deliverer ended up in a tree at the top of a 100m cliff.19 Jan 08:02 AM
SportWanaka woman becomes first to swim length of the lakeShe is believed to be the first person to complete a solo swim of the length of the lake.19 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandScooter rider injured in crash ran red light: SourceThe scooter rider is a foreign national and there was no sign she was wearing a helmet.18 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandShe attacked her best friend, then followed her home to rip out clumps of her hairHer best friend tried to help but she drunkenly attacked her.17 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandTalented sportsman's life cut short in Meadowbank bus crashThe 24-year-old had always excelled in rugby and cricket.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Better than Hondas': Lime-scooter burnout in DunedinLime scooters in Dunedin are being used for all manner of tricks.17 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandCar in neutral plunges into Lake Wakatipu near QueenstownThe empty car, left in neutral with the handbrake off, attracted both police and locals.16 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandDoctor loses fight to have Amber Rush murder trial movedDoctor accused of murdering Dunedin teen wanted his trial heard outside the city.16 Jan 01:04 AM
BusinessWarning of 'outdoor sex' fails to deter property buyerWarning: 'Animals make funny sounds, smell bad, and have sex outdoors.'15 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandRural buyers' warning: Stench and animal sexMultiple offers for land despite makeshift sign warning of rural stench and animal sex.15 Jan 06:56 PM
New ZealandTourist's coward punch on Kiwi 'could have been fatal'An American tourist had been in Queenstown two days before a drunken assault in the CBD.14 Jan 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous and illegal': Lime e-scooter dumped on train trackThe scooter was sliced in two after being left on the railway line near Abbotsford.14 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for indecent act in library, blames daturaIndecent act that shocked teen as caught by library CCTV camera.13 Jan 10:47 PM
TravelCentral Otago: Up and out in the wild blue yonderTim Brewster takes on Wildwire Wanaka's 2500 steel steps on the face of a 700m waterfall.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters at Dunedin house fireEmergency services were alerted just after 5am.11 Jan 05:39 PM
White FernsAuckland back-to-backAuckland wins back-to-back Cricket Express National U15 Girls titles in Whanganui11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe chickens that crossed the road and went to the pubTwo plucky chickens make a run for it, calling in at the petrol station and the pub.10 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Definitely intentional' - Vehicle driven at speed towards cyclistsCyclist: 'It's a miracle nobody was hurt or killed.'10 Jan 07:54 PM