New ZealandMurder trial told of cellphone useCell-tower data presented to a Dunedin court has raised questions over the location of a 21-year-old cleaner accused at the time of an alleged murder.12 Oct 12:34 AM
TravelManiototo: Springing a surpriseOtago's dreamland is best seen without the summer crowds, writes Mike Yardley.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs and paraphernalia seized in searchPolice executing a search warrant this morning discovered more than 40 cannabis plants and a large amount of methamphetamine items.11 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandDNA linked to cleaner accused of murderSamples taken from clippings of victim's fingernails detected DNA 430 times more likely to have come from the accused, court hears.11 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandFears for missing teen Yuri SantanaThere are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.11 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandArsenic in kindergarten's water supplyLevels of arsenic higher than the acceptable level for drinking water have been found in the Hawea Flat Kindergarten's supply.10 Oct 06:41 PM
New ZealandKayak death second blow for communityThe Kurow community has lost a second sportsman in tragic circumstances within 17 months.10 Oct 06:07 PM
TravelCharter flight to see aurora filling fastSales on the first charter flight from Dunedin to see the aurora australis are taking off and the trip's organiser is considering making the flight an annual event.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancers left hidden by test changeChanges undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, charged after house firePolice say they have arrested a 55-year-old man and charged him with arson after a house fire last night.08 Oct 07:54 AM
New ZealandAccused 'wanted to burn family alive'A 21-year-old Dunedin cleaner accused of murdering his boss allegedly told a workmate he wanted to burn the victim's family in front of her.06 Oct 11:30 PM
TravelKia ora: Millers FlatElisabeth Easther explores a Central Otago hamlet, population 300, where newcomers are welcomed with a community dinner.06 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandFirst step to new cervical cancer drugOtago University scientists have taken a first step towards what could eventually be a Keytruda-type drug to fight cervical cancer. They 06 Oct 09:00 AM
EnvironmentPoison Creek damage outcryNeighbours of a Queensberry farm are concerned about earthworks ''obliterating'' a stream...05 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt two men after they fled crashPolice are hunting for two men who fled on foot after the car they were in crashed into a power pole in the Dunedin suburb of Concord this evening.05 Oct 07:52 AM
New ZealandMother of accused describes finding bodyAt first she thought the body was a rubbish bag, mother of accused told the court today, before realising it was her colleague.03 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandAccused's 'hatred of the victim clear'Two days after a Dunedin woman was found dead outside her workplace last December, the blood-soaked hammer allegedly used to bludgeon her was found in a bin outside a colleague's home.03 Oct 06:04 PM
New Zealand'We thought it was a joke': Burnout on golf courseA group of golfers playing through the mist at the St Clair Golf Club on Saturday morning came up against an unusual hazard.03 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandHorses involved in car accident in South IslandA float carrying two horses has crashed in the Waitaki District this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to an area near Hampden-Palmerston 03 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandCleaner 'killed boss with hammer'A Dunedin cleaner beat his boss to death with a hammer because she had complained about his conduct at work, the Crown says.03 Oct 01:35 AM
SharesWinery owners fighting over share saleShareholders of a Central Otago winery are fighting over a share sale.03 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMilk tanker crash leaves one deadPolice are investigating after a milk tanker ran off the road in North Otago, killing the driver.01 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandBoy rushed to hospital after four metre fallAn 11-year-old boy has been rushed to Dunedin hospital after falling almost four metres from a rope swing.01 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandStay in - it's all rain and thunderstormsThis will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.30 Sep 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Colossal' storm hits parts of OtagoWhat was described as ''a colossal electrical storm'' has hit Millers Flat, Ettrrick and Roxburgh in Central Otago.30 Sep 08:22 AM
EnvironmentFears wallabies wilfully releasedThe Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.28 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Top-ranking subjects of NZ unisTwo New Zealand universities are among the top 100 in the world for these subjects...28 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandDriver, blind victim embrace at courtA bus driver and the blind woman he knocked over have shared an unlikely embrace outside court.27 Sep 11:08 PM
EnvironmentSpreading wallabies in Otago Regional Council's sightsWe will find you and we will kill you - that is the message the Otago Regional Council is set to issue today to Bennett's wallabies that enter Otago.27 Sep 08:09 PM
CrimeMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
New ZealandJail for violent offenderA knife-wielding man who paraded around in public with his shirt off, challenging people to fight him, has been jailed for nearly two years.27 Sep 05:58 AM
KahuFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandAlcohol policy appealedThe Dunedin City Council faces a potentially protracted legal battle as New Zealand's supermarket giants join forces to fight the city's local alcohol policy.24 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandLOTR tragedy: Pilot tried to clear cattleA Lord of the Rings sightseeing flight crashed, killing the pilot, after he flew low to clear livestock from the airstrip.22 Sep 05:40 PM
