Dunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting win
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'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case
A man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.
Choppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interrupted
High winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.
Emotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflict
Councillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Father brought to tears during young daughter’s account of alleged abuse by family friend
A cellphone recording revealed the young girl telling her father.
All Blacks legend’s 'breathtaking' million-dollar home for sale
The listing boasts 'mesmerising panoramic views' and is up for auction.
‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friend
A Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.
Man brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashing
City safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.
Fears for missing Dunedin grandmother
Colleen Reid was believed to be driving from Dunedin to Queenstown yesterday.
Scarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'
Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.
This shop offering staff unlimited holidays and sick leave
No one has yet abused the unlimited annual leave, shop's managing director said.
Man dies after being dropped off at hospital, investigation under way
A 54-year-old was dropped off by unknown people, who fled the scene shortly after.
Drug deal gone wrong ends in car crash
The pair reportedly attempted to buy cannabis before they were attacked at a house.
Otago uni students leave street absolutely trashed as exams end
Locals say it's disgusting in what was “a premier Dunedin suburb”.
Knife-wielding woman threatens pedestrians
The woman was arrested after waving a knife at two members of the public.
The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.
Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown
Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.
'It was horrific': Spooked horse breaks rider's eye socket, cheekbone
A sea lion roared at the horse rider when she accidentally rode into its view.
Dunedin school lockdown lifted, nothing of concern found - police
The school received a threat by email around 8.45am.
Hot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staff
As temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.
Pro-Palestine protest: Boy hit by shovel-wielding man, police make 3 arrests at rally
Rally attendees said they witnessed the man with the shovel earlier in the day.
‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rally
Hundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.
Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.
John Oliver’s campaign misplaced, Otago advocates back hoiho
The comedian's international campaign for Bird of the Century has ruffled some feathers.
Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'
Armed police swarm Dunedin motel complex searching for person of interest
Photos from the scene show multiple officers with guns as well as police dogs.
Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.
Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre
A 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.
'Lucky' escape for school girl struck by car
The girl was saved when her bag got lodged under her head and protected her.
Teen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbell
Jordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.
Artists from NZ, Japan add splash of colour to the city
Boon Street artists have created seven new murals.