'They chase people for chips': Seagulls such a menace diners given spray bottles
A restaurant arms its customers with spray bottles to dispel the persistent gulls.
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Thousands arrive for big week of waka ama
Thousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.
‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murders
Bradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.
Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
Clouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.
‘Very, very difficult’: Children face losing second parent to cancer
Four years after the death of his wife, a father now also has a terminal diagnosis.
Eeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police callout
Three women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.
Bike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dog
Neither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgery
Clark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.
Father of 8-year-old boy saved from waterfall filled with gratitude for rescue
About 20 people helped free the 8-year-old Dunedin boy trapped under a waterfall.
Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her community
Sandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.
Dunedin man faces assault, damage charges and driving intoxicated
The intoxicated man challenged his neighbour to a fight but he didn't succeed.
Thieves spill jewellery fleeing Dunedin store raid
Thieves dropped jewellery, rings and watches after ransacking Princes St store.
Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
Teen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in Dunedin
Cameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
Possible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shattered
Police swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.
Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Woman breaches trust of 77-year-old dependent friend
The woman had a conviction for theft in a special relationship from 2005.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
Dunedin man runs himself over in driveway
A man was found in the driveway suffering a moderate condition after an accident.
DoC concerned over shot gulls found around Dunedin
The shootings of the birds have happened over the past two months.
'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto win
Just like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.
Three times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wall
The arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.
'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgery
Amelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.
Matty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by police
Man joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.
Dunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collision
A father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.
'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plot
The Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.
'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officer
The contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.