A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.

Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.

First-year students had their heads shaved, stripped to underwear and sculled alcohol.

Judge refuses to continue suppression but accused plans to appeal.

'She taught me how to walk again; now I'll have to teach her how to walk again': owner

Controversial Otago University law camp cancelled following a review.

"The fact that the dean of the school was there made it seem like it was sanctioned."

Ex-student says a law faculty dean was present as students stripped in a talent quest.

Former law student said there were 'inappropriate conversations, caresses and carry-ons.'

Family of cop Stewart Guthrie slain at Aramoana sell bravery medal overseas.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.

Frustrated residents blame the local council for pushing the problem their way.

Crown says Blackler attacked his flatmate and left him face down, where he was found dead.

"I copped a whole heap of abuse then she went to punch me in the face," victim says.

The files confirm the teenager fired a shot at the Queen in Dunedin.

Police are calling for help from the public as they search for a cricket bat.

Alan James Fahey, or 'God' to his friends, was found face-down, soaked in his own blood.

The tragedy happened in Queenstown last weekend.

Road spikes were used to stop the stolen ambulance.

University of Otago law student is among those said to have been targeted by the law firm.

Landlord "devastated'' that his rental property had been contaminated by previous tenant.

Dunedin man unwittingly photographs gruesome scene.

It is Orientation Week at the University of Otago.

The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.

Defendant in case is charged with threatening to kill four others.

A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.

Police have praised the students for their quick response.

Dunedin man lured sister home so he could confront her with a sledgehammer.

To have hope ripped away is 'horrendously cruel', says one patient.

Emerson's Craft Brewery has added a restaurant to its repertoire, writes Daniel Simmonds.