SportRugby: Timing of Fruean's return perfect for team and playerRobbie Fruean's return is at the perfect time, not only for the Chiefs but for his long-term viability as a player.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpooky surprise in Otago skiesA Dunedin student received a "spooky'' surprise when he took a closer look at a pair of photos he took of the Otago Harbour.24 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandDunedin streaker smashedA security guard who "smashed" a streaker at last night's All Black's game has been criticised by some viewers for the bruising tackle.15 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandApology after family dog euthanisedA Dunedin family has received an apology from the Dunedin City Council after it euthanised the family's beloved pet dog.14 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in critical conditionA 36-year-old man from the United States was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition after a crash on Great King St North early this morning.14 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandBlind man struck by 'distracted' bus driverA legally blind man suffered severe injuries and emotional harm after being struck by a bus driven by a "distracted" driver, a judge says.13 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandAcademic pulls out of politics showLeft leaning political commentator and academic Bryce Edwards has pulled out of Otago University's Vote Chat online politics show over concerns the programme is now dominated by National Party supporters.12 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver hurt in pursuitAn unlicenced 16-year-old Dunedin youth is in hospital with a serious head injury after fleeing police in a high-speed pursuit.02 Jun 06:02 AM
New ZealandDriver's alleged link to illegal ridesThe learner driver in a crash that killed a young Mosgiel brother and sister is alleged to have previously offered illegal taxi rides via a controversial Facebook page.27 May 09:48 PM
New ZealandWeather sparks black ice warningDangerous black ice is expected on southern roads tomorrow morning, and drivers are being urged to take extreme care.26 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSleet, snow as wintry blast heads northThe weather system that brought heavy snow to Otago and Southland was this morning sitting just north of Christchurch and is heading up the country.26 May 12:01 AM
TravelBar/fly: DunedinNothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.22 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo police coercion on confession: IPCAPolice did not coerce Joyce Conwell to confess to the shotgun murder of Alec Rodgers in Christchurch in 1999, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled.20 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandDunedin horror crash: Names releasedThe names of a brother and sister killed when an unroadworthy car crashed at high speed in Dunedin on Saturday night have been released.18 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandSiblings killed in crashThe two people killed when an unroadworthy car crashed at high speed in Dunedin last night were brother and sister, police say.18 May 04:45 AM
Employment'I just want to get a job'What is life like without a job for six months? It is a struggle, those at the coalface say.17 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandPolice: Mum may be victim of foul playA mother-of-three who hasn't been seen since 2002 may be the victim of foul play, police say, as they open a cold case inquiry into her disappearance.16 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandNight shelter 'extremely busy'More than 50 women have stayed at Night Shelter Dunedin since it stopped its men-only policy nine months ago.11 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandGangs bury hatchet, ask to cut grassTwo Dunedin gangs - once at war - have come together to ask Dunedin's council to give them a contract mowing the city's grass.08 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandStray bullet 'scares the hell out of me''Some muppet has failed to determine his background,' says the Dunedin man who believes a hunter put a stray bullet in his deck.05 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandLong wait for action on mouldA Dunedin woman says she has been waiting more than four years to have her state house insulated but contractors will not tackle it because of mould under the floor.04 May 01:13 AM
New ZealandFamily of 13 relieved to get helpA Dunedin family of 13 is elated they'll no longer have to put up with sewage-contaminated water seeping into their property every time there's heavy rain.30 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandMan in court over Dunedin bar deathA 25-year-old Dunedin man has been remanded in custody on a charge of assaulting a man who died after being found unconscious in a central city bar at the weekend.27 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandThree men sought over fatal bar attackPolice are looking for three men who could be linked to a fatal assault in a Dunedin bar overnight.27 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandDunedin crash claims oneA 19-year-old has died after the car he was in, which was carrying four others, crashed south of Dunedin early today.26 Apr 09:09 PM
New Zealand'A-listers' eyed in historic house saleCorstorphine House's history of accommodating royals and Hollywood actors may help attract global "A-listers" when the Dunedin property goes on the market for $3.8m.22 Apr 01:30 AM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel plans scrappedPlans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin have been scrapped and the developers' partnership with the council has descended into acrimony.14 Apr 07:32 PM
RoyalsGallery: The Royals head southThe Duke and Duchess are in the South Island today where they will taste wines, and ride on a jet boat.12 Apr 11:10 PM
