
'Atrocious': Police crack down on motorists using phones
The fine for using a phone while driving increased from $80 to $150 from April 30.
The fine for using a phone while driving increased from $80 to $150 from April 30.
The history of Lancaster Park dates back to 1880.
Emily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.
Emergency services were called to the incident in Rakaia just after 8.30pm.
Mark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.
The violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.
Hours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.
A 21-year-old man will appear in court later this month.
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Noise from pile driving, ports and boats can cause deafness in whales and dolphins.
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
Courtney Ralston, 19, was born with rare genetic disorder Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
The near miss has highlighted wider problems at the airport and further afield.
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".
The new arrests follow the arrests of three other men last Friday.
A large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after midday.
Armed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.
Three 18-year-olds were in their four-wheel-drive when they spotted the motorbike.
Hunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
The constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
"He briefly looked in my direction, and I thought he was going to come for me next."
Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.