'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to die
The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.
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A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.
Spring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZ
Multiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.
Former mayor claims supermarket blocked him entry
Aaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.
International flights return to Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Six helicopters and two planes battling large Otago vegetation fire
Fire teams called in more resources this morning to fight the blaze.
Warning of mpox outbreak for Queenstown Winter Pride attendees
Anyone who attended Winter Pride is being warned to watch out for symptoms of mpox.
Watch: John Travolta flies out of Queenstown behind controls of private jet
'Whenever I feel stressed, I just want to hop on a plane to Queenstown.'
Kester Black investors upset after company put into administration
Once lauded for turning $50 into massive empire, the founder now faces angry investors.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Watch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across Otago
The man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown
The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.
'Virtuoso': Legendary NZ ballerina Rowena Jackson dies, aged 98
Rowena Jackson died of natural causes in her Gold Coast home.
Drunk drivers, assaults, and arrests: Dunedin police tackle weekend mayhem
On Sunday morning, several drivers were stopped for drunk driving following a boozy night.
Watch: Kayaking gold medallist is too happy to take his medal off
'The strap's actually getting a little bit worn from being around my neck.'
‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest ends
The coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.
Firefighter sent family a message saying he'd be home soon - but never made it
A coroner believes Peter Wayne Ferguson crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.
Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death
The inquest is in its second phase.
Lachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pond
The inquest is in its second phase.
Mainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdowns
The best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.
Scarfies who 'can't afford good bread' push back on proposed car parking charges
Dunedin City Council proposes to convert 60 parks to p240 unpaid parking spaces.
Southland beat Otago to begin NPC campaign
Southland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.
'The world feels a little darker': Fundraiser for family after ski patroller’s death
Konrad Apanowicz suffered a medical emergency while ski touring in NZ.
Dunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenager
Crime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.
Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked
Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
Dunedin councillor asked to formally apologise for comments towards Māori
Vandervis did not take part in the investigation process.
Martin Phillipps: Dunedin loses a musical son, 'rain taps the window pane'
The musician defined a sense of time and place in the Otago city.