From mate to murderer: Hairdresser killed friend, doused her in paint and buried her in shallow grave
Naomi Lee Morrison admitted stabbing her friend to death during a drinking session.
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Dunedin man involved in meth stabbing wins appeal
A man who stabbed another over a gram of methamphetamine has sentence reduced.
Weather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Hawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in Balclutha
Emma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.
Police swoop on Dunedin address
A witness reported seeing a large police presence blocking off the street.
Rory Nairn inquest: 'Death has not been forgotten'
Rory Nairn died 12 days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
School leaver starts storage firm aimed at student market
Son of Cactus Outdoors founder has big ambitions for his storage firm.
Taika Waititi thrills fans with Dunedin bar crawl
Among those rubbing shoulders with the director was Mayor Aaron Hawkins.
'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sacked
Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
Global search for Dunedin meteorite
The 1kg meteorite would have created a 1m-sized crater .
Dunner Stunner: Why the southern city is a tonic for the soul
Want beaches, arty vibes and craft brews? You can't beat a spring trip to Dunedin
Fears hospital services will be cut in Dunedin
Entire wards could be dropped from the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building.
'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied parole
Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.
Nursing Council suspends anti-transgender activist
"All because I have criticised the jab and state a woman is an adult human female."
Serious assault on elderly man and shop windows smashed
An elderly man attacked by man on window-smashing spree.
Vaccine warning only after Rory Nairn died, says pharmacist
The 26-year-old died in his home 12 days after being vaccinated against Covid-19.
Man jailed for 'prolonged violence and degradation'
Kelly attacked the woman after returning home from a Stopping Violence course.
Coronial inquest begins into death of man thought to be linked to Covid vaccine
An autopsy report found that his death was caused by a rare Covid-19 vaccine side effect.
Countdown considering body cameras in wake of stabbing attack
Four people were injured in an attack in the Dunedin Central store last year.
Brothers attack car, confront driver in alleged road rage incident
Drivers could be seen swerving around the fracas as it unfolded.
Brave brother rescues 11-year-old swept away by rogue wave
Members of the public also got in the water to help.
Students called to short-staffed hospital, asked to do suicide watch
"It is not trivial to be on suicide watch at all," said National's Shane Reti.
New group of scholars set to take over 660 Castle Street
The soon-to-be flatmates were awarded University of Otago's Six60 Scholarships for 2023.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Voices For Freedom pushing followers to apply for key general election roles
It comes after the group urged its members to contest local body elections.
Homicide probe: Police closing in on people of interest after car found
Police say they are following 'a number of really good lines of inquiry'.
Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
Local election candidates linked to Voices for Freedom
Council and community board elections dotted with people linked to disinformation group.
'Menace': Strip club owner caught drink-driving for fourth time
He was still disqualified after drink-driving twice in six days in 2017.
Junior rugby players in tears after coach allegedly attacked
Assault alleged after coach finished refereeing a game for eight-year-olds.
'If I didn't know who I was, my whakapapa, I wouldn't have the opportunity to...save my life'
Dr Karyn Paringatai found a history of cancer in her family that has helped to save her.
'Totally unacceptable': Junior rugby coach allegedly assaulted by spectator
The incident happened game involving eight-year-old children.
Blackmail targets 'naive' victims on NZ social media
Three victims have fallen prey to online scams after sharing explicit pictures.