The union representing some Dunedin Cadbury workers has denied the accusation that it distributed confidential information during a rally.

A flight between Wellington and Dunedin was diverted to Christchurch after being struck by lightning.

The group fighting to keep the Cadbury factory open has appealed to Dunedin residents to turn out in large numbers to a rally in the Octagon today.

Since 2006, the driver has racked up three convictions for careless driving.

New Zealand's mobile surgical bus has been making healthcare more accessible to rural communities for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gareth Morgan's The Opportunities Party would ban subsidies on fossil fuels, increase the price of carbon and overhaul energy efficiency efforts under a climate change policy launched this evening.

Eighteen jobs will be lost across the lower South Island as Credit Union South confirms restructuring.

Dunedin is experiencing the biggest boom in job growth in a decade and that trend is set to continue.

A wild horse had to be killed after it was severely injured in an attack.

A Dunedin shopkeeper fears she will witness another fatal crash.

Six per cent of New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguin's have been treated.

The woman's car was hit by a truck pulling out and she "somehow made a left-hand turn'' into the building.

After five months on the run, Henry the rooster has been caught - thanks to a honeytrap.

Henry the wily rooster dodged a bullet yesterday and had his deadline extended.

Preloading party-goers are causing the lion's share of trouble for police.

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

The CDHB will not renew its contract with Compass Group, the supplier which sparked street protests in Dunedin.

A man accused of killing a sea lion allegedly made threats to divulge untrue information about a police constable.

Fletcher Building will occupy a development planned for the former sports ground.

Arsonists leave $40,000 bill after setting fire to slides in children's playground.

Finally, a Cadbury story with a sweet ending.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the death of a sea lion in November.

The Kiwi snowboarder, who died in a Japan avalanche is remembered as a caring man with infectious energy.

The takeover of Cadbury is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of chocolate fans and workers from the UK to Dunedin.

Fears have been raised that motorists might fail to recognise a 3-D crossing in North Dunedin, putting pedestrians at risk.

The issue of tourists' errant driving has hit the headlines recently.

An elderly woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a car while crossing the road in Dunedin.

Closing the Cadbury factory will hit Dunedin hard, but what does it say about the health of NZ manufacturing?

Name suppression granted for man accused of almost severing victim's hand.

Four Otago students were seriously assaulted by non-students.