Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.
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'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the Sheep
Nearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.
Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
As alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Hamilton students in Highlanders Under 20s
Chosen from 37 players, the travelling squad underwent a tough four-week assembly period.
Flat initiations, live eel, burglaries, couch fires: Otago Uni proctor calls for culture change
There were 47 students referred for serious misconduct matters.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape
University of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.
Dunedin eatery's liquor licence bid challenged over links to previous troubles
Links to a since-closed establishment are causing headaches for management.
'It blew my mind': Couple in ‘utter disbelief’ after winning $12.3m on Powerball
The couple scooped the huge windfall on Saturday night.
Farmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'
The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.
New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'
The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.
Slaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51k
Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
'A lost opportunity': Just one major live act booked in 18 months at covered stadium
Pink's performance next week will be the final major act for over a year.
Stripper jailed for part in cocaine trafficking plot
Matthew Hodder has appeared in court for his role in a million-dollar cocaine operation.
Rating the fullbacks out to impress Scott Robertson
The five No 15s with an opportunity to shine.
Young girl was trapped under boat for 15 min that flipped at Taieri Mouth, coroner finds
The girl was trapped under a capsized boat at Taieri Mouth while out with her family.
Phil Gifford: The key talking points after Super Rugby's opening round
OPINION: Epic tries, nearly comebacks and mouthguard drama - the weekend had it all.
Highlanders storm home to edge Moana Pasifika
All the action from the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against Moana Pasifika in Dunedin.
Invercargill man 'hunts' and stabs friend in the neck
James Michael Tipene admitted to police he 'went hunting' for his victim after a dispute.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Dunedin may be the scene of some massive Super Rugby upsets
Phil Gifford's five talking points ahead of Super Rugby Pacific.
Accused boarding house arsonist back in court
The derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.
'Concerns': Alcohol companies give uni students free booze in exchange for social media shout-outs
One company allegedly provided a student party with over 100 litres of free alcohol.
Dunedin teacher to get life imprisonment for stabbing 'soulmate'
Carole Coade stabbed Mark Willis to death in their bath.
Toga party marks the start of student life at the University of Otago
The party is the first major event on the student calendar in Dunedin.
‘Sorely understaffed’ - Southland, Otago cancer patients still waiting too long for treatment
The report revealed some cancer patients were likely to die before seeing a specialist.
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
Too much too young? Challenges for Highlanders in 2024
The Highlanders find themselves at the crossroads of uncertainty and potential.
Lake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crash
Justine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.
Tributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accident
Alex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.
Highlanders heroes: Picking the best Super Rugby players of all-time
Picking the finest footy players from the Deep South.
'Four years of hell': Grieving father of dead teen vindicated by coroner ruling
Coroner says overgrown foliage obscured a road sign and contributed to double-fatal crash.