New ZealandBody found on beach in Dunedin still being investigatedPolice were called to the Heyward Point area shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.18 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandUnsafe lead levels found in Otago children's bloodIt follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.17 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandCornrow row: School's U-turn relief for studentConcern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.17 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandRecidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous drivingJustin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.16 Feb 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challengeHousing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.16 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandMan viciously bashed by pair seeking drugsKidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.15 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland students jet out of city despite lockdownRules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.15 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandCouncillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: 'We're sorry this community went through this'Some councillors objected to what they called sensationalist media coverage.15 Feb 07:36 AM
New ZealandLead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claimsThe mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.14 Feb 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deathsIt follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.14 Feb 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-controlBestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in waterMore than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.13 Feb 09:50 PM
EmploymentThe NZ city with the lowest unemploymentA buffer against Covid-19 uncertainty.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after fall on Queenstown trackIn a separate incident, a person died after a medical event on a mountain bike.13 Feb 03:58 AM
New Zealand'We're in our hour of need': Mayor's grim prediction for QueenstownOne councillor fears Queenstown is at risk of becoming a "boarded-up ghost town".12 Feb 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concernEDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandForced drinking and demeaning acts: Students punished for flat hazingsThe university's annual disciplinary reports were released yesterday.10 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandFeeling lucky: Harbourmaster's second major Lotto winThe win comes almost four years after winning $500,000 in a Lotto draw.10 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandOtago Uni to investigate staff role in students' placement scam50 medical students used part of their three-month work placements as holidays in 2019.09 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandMid-flight drama as engine cuts out on passenger planeThe plane was above Clinton, travelling at about 5000 feet, when the engine stopped.09 Feb 06:16 PM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residentsTest results will be returned over the next week or so.09 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandFormer maths teacher censured for 'sexual innuendo', drug use chat with studentsTeacher discussed sex and drugs with Year 12 students.08 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Dunedin Railways shutdown partly to blame for council company's deficitThe railway company was put into hibernation as an alternative to closure.08 Feb 09:37 PM
EnvironmentWater contamination scare in Otago: Blood tests to look for elevated lead levelsOne test in December that found lead levels were more than 40 times the maximum.08 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandFears grow for Queenstown's survivalOtago and Southland are among the regions expected to be most affected by Covid-19.08 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandTwo cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birdsAbout 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.07 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandChildren's counselling service struggling to copeDunedin's free counselling service for children is struggling to cope as new year begins.06 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandProtected gulls killed by quad bike and cars in the early morningThe incident lasted for hours and killed about 30 protected red-billed gulls.06 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandBurgled family left with 'feeling of violation'Daisy Howes told her kids the offender had been caught just so they could sleep at night.06 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: 'We're pretty bloody angry'Upset residents had plenty of questions. Officials couldn't answer all of them.05 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandLead contamination: Dunedin council to front at public meetingMayor Aaron Hawkins backtracks in the face of rising concern over health implications.05 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob road trip: Dunedin latest stop in South Island tourPolice keep a close eye on about 30 gang members as they travel through Otago.05 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandOtago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remandedThe 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.04 Feb 11:27 PM
