West Coast regional councillor loses suppression bid over trespass charge
The controversial councillor allegedly trespassed on a property linked to his family.
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The Great NZ Road Trip takes on Danseys Pass
Shayne Currie continues his journey, driving through the challenging Danseys Pass on the way to Timaru. Video / Shayne Currie
Arrest made after huge house fire in Dunedin
A 57yo man is charged with arson in relation to last week's house fire.
Girl abused 'almost every night' for years
The defendant has interim name suppression while the trial is ongoing.
'Male, stale, pale': councillors accused of racism in latest meeting
The latest Dunedin council meeting deteriorated into accusations and name-calling.
New Christchurch Monopoly board launched: Which city landmarks made the cut?
Some of The Garden City’s most famous spots feature on the iconic board.
One person dead after Dunedin house fire
Firefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.
'An unbelievable few weeks': $130k raised to help to Kiwi harness racing driver Katie Cox fight aggressive lung cancer
The harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.
Homeless Dunedin man jailed for sexual offending
Homeless man had 'little desire' to change his ongoing alcohol issues.
PISA test results likely to be skewed - ministry
The analysis showed slightly more high-achieving students participated.
Christchurch RSA ‘forced’ to rethink plans
The holding company has been unable to pay more than $592,000 to creditors.
Gloriavale school ‘not providing an adequate education’
Gloriavale Christian School did not meet criteria for registration as a private school.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Jacob Troake and Putting with Purpose
Jacob's brother Peter died of a rare cancer in 2017, aged just 18. To honour his brother's memory Jacob plans to play all 406 golf courses around NZ - raising money for Cure Kids along the way. Video / Jacob Troake
The Great NZ Road Trip: Farm machinery ablaze
Just your standard tractor on fire on the side of the highway... Video / Shayne Currie
The Great NZ Road Trip: Taking on the world's steepest street
The Great NZ Road Trip begins in Dunedin by taking on Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street, Video / NZ Herald
One and done: 1-year-old scales Dunedin’s Baldwin St
The top of Baldwin St must have looked like the summit of Mt Everest for Emrie Stockwell.
Senior police communicator admits priority of 111 call should have been upgraded, terror attack inquest finds
'Due to the number of P1 events we were reading, that information was overlooked.'
Mum caught driving at 140km/h 'was busy telling kids off'
The woman claimed she wasn't looking at the speedo and was dealing with her kids.
'Tragic event' - Schoolboy badly burned at camp in induced coma, faces ongoing surgeries
The 9-year-old was on a school camp when the incident happened.
Mosque victim’s sister says pursuit of truth a ‘shared responsibility’
Aya Al-Umari said she still had faith more information would come to light.
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Police confirm no one died in massive Dunedin blaze
Two or three homeless people slept in the derelict house periodically.
Aviation legend’s funeral to be a ‘celebration of a very full life’
Sir Tim was the founder of the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, which was launched in 1988.
Terminal cancer patient urges ‘complete overhaul’ of Pharmac
Cancer patient Vickie Hudson-Craig is fighting Pharmac for drug funding.
Dispatcher not aware of first 111 call about manifesto until days later, terror attack inquest finds
A lawyer also requested a short adjournment after another witness became distressed.
'Robin Hood' cannabis grower found with 81 plants
A police aircraft spotted four cannabis plots on his Dunedin lifestyle block.
Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars
Douglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.
Focus: Huge house fire in Dunedin
A huge house fire has caused extensive damage to a house in Dunedin early this morning. Video / Dean Smith
Watch: Plane attempts landing but fails in wild Wellington wind, SH1 closed
Violent electrical storms have also pounded parts of the South Island this morning.
No police sent to Linwood Islamic Centre despite 111 call, terror attack inquest finds
A police inspector says mislabelling the call was 'not necessarily a mistake'.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
Dunedin father, daughter plead guilty to incest charges
A woman and her father have appeared in court over three charges of incest.
'Gut-wrenching': Dunedin city leaders call for support as vulnerable teen discharged with no home to go to
'Our city should be judged by how it treats people and this poor boy needs help.'
Killer mum's $700k legal aid bill - and why taxpayers are not done paying her lawyers
Herald reveals taxpayers footed triple murderer's $700K - and rising - legal aid bill.