Protective headgear issued to mental health staff after patient assaults Dunedin nurse.

All staff at three Dunedin restaurants benefit from a "dollar-for-dollar" savings scheme.

Jailed man advertised his former girlfriend as "for sale" for $1 and tagged her by name.

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.

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

Police discovered the 'suspicious' man was the same involved in recent break-in attempts.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

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

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

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

​Dunedin's emergency operations centre have been activated as city prepares for the worst.

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.