'Crushing blow': Trainee pilot's dreams may be over after drunken crash
Junior Hoap borrowed a car, hit a power pole and badly injured his passenger.
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Recap: Black Caps race past target of 159
All the action from the second to last T20 in the Pakistan series.
Man faces court after giving sibling’s name to police
Man allegedly gives brother’s details when pulled over for drink-driving.
Booming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alert
Pregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.
'Was all over the show': The key change behind Finn Allen's resurgence
Finn Allen credits his record-breaking form with an alteration in approach at the crease.
‘Your son could’ve caught that’: Cricket fan taken out by star's six reveals vicious ribbing from mates
'It was a foolhardy attempt to catch the ball on the way to the bar', fan says.
Finn Allen unleashes record outburst as Black Caps clinch T20 series
The Black Caps opener blasted his side to a commanding series win over Pakistan.
Watch brutal blow: Cricket fan taken out by six
Dunedin T20 produces best and worst fan catches of the summer.
Councillor hits back after diners given spray bottles for 'aggressive' seagulls
One woman in Dunedin is determined to stand up for the notoriously pesky seagull.
Dad attacked at lookout for 'having baby out too late'
A dad trying to calm a baby was attacked at a popular Dunedin lookout.
'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.
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.