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'Step too far': Smart mouthguards spark controversy
Several players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.
Opinion: Breaking down barriers in New Zealand
How do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in NZ?
Chiefs deny Crusaders in brutal thriller
The Chiefs edged the Crusaders with two late penalties.
Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next week
After more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.
Dunedin may be the scene of some massive Super Rugby upsets
Phil Gifford's five talking points ahead of Super Rugby Pacific.
'Blazing a trail in heaven': Family's farewell to girl swept down Fiordland stream
Tegan Chen died in late January after slipping from a rock into a fast-moving stream.
Distracted mum crashed after driving through red light
The light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.
Police officer allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to underage girl on Instagram
Police say the man is no longer an employee.
Accused boarding house arsonist back in court
The derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.
Volunteer firefighters go from battling blaze to raising money for youth mental health
From fighting wildfires to a 24-hour swimming relay, Ces Pacey isn’t one to relax.
'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.
Petrol station blunder gifts drivers an unbelievable bargain
Drivers in Dunedin managed to buy fuel for less than 1 dollar a litre.
Nathanael Melia: Climate change is fanning the flames of NZ’s wildfire future
OPINION: Recent Port Hills fires highlight the wildfire risks caused by climate change.
Captain Cook statue vandalised on anniversary of death
Cook's face and eyes attacked with a grinder, causing $25k worth of damage.
Dunedin teacher to get life imprisonment for stabbing 'soulmate'
Carole Coade stabbed Mark Willis to death in their bath.
Editorial: 13 years on from deadly Christchurch earthquake, and a city still under repair
There have been success stories, but many ugly gaps remain.
One dead after two-vehicle collision in Selwyn District
A stretch of State Highway 77 remains closed after the two-vehicle smash.
Behind the scenes at NZ’s biggest one day music festival
'We just love being able to put on a great party', Electric Avenue organiser says.
'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction
'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.
Dunedin teacher jailed for 'frenzied' stabbing murder of partner in bathtub
Carole Coade pleaded guilty to stabbing her partner to death in the bath.
PM thanks 'heroes' battling Port Hills fire on ChCh quake anniversary
The cause of the fire, which is still active, is being investigated.
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.
CTV collapse candlelight vigil: 13 years on families of victims want ‘accountability’
Family members of those who died in the CTV building are still waiting for justice.
‘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.
Mueller Hut reopens as Mt Cook toilets, carparks fill to the brim
Mt Cook toilets, car parks and facilities are under immense visitor pressure.
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'.
Man who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China
“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.
Rat-plagued Countdown supermarket pushes back reopening - again
Countdown Dunedin South has been closed for almost two weeks to eliminate the pests.
Lake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crash
Justine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.
'His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspended
Christopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.
Port Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back efforts
Fenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.