When 28 firearms and 22,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen, police had to act quickly.

Prostate cancer sufferers among those missing out on operations.

A man who burgled weapons from Dunedin's pistol club and sold them has also been jailed.

Footage shows Dunedin man forced to fit wheels he allegedly stole back on the vehicle.

A paedophile priest's pic has been removed from the wall at Dunedin's Kavanagh College.

Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

Man accused of attacking someone with a ratchet avoids jail because of police mistake.

Proposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.

A "couple of bangs" outside house turned out to be a massive slip on the Otago coast.

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

Men teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

A helicopter and specialist swimmers rushed to rescue motorists trapped in floodwaters.

Bad weather has cancelled today's jaffa race.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Bystanders are upset it took an hour for an ambulance to arrive to assist an ill woman.

Police have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.

Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.

Court says man who harassed Dunedin businessman for 2.5 years can be identified.

Attack left man's hand hanging only by the skin.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Senior police officer spoke to suspect without being part of the investigation team.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

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