Dunedin Hospital's intensive care and Covid-19 wards were at capacity last night.

Wearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.

Bar co-owner said he believed the goal of pastor's messages was to intimidate.

Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.

Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.

Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.

A march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.

Dunedin woman's quick reflexes saved her from being decapitated by a road barrier.

Krishan Dick-Karetai was sentenced for the attack which amounted to attempted murder.

You'll instantly know but might not be able to name the beach on world's best list.

The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.

He says he was told they wanted to do a couple of laps of honour for a late grandfather.

The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.

Burst fire hydrant sends water flying.

Aucklanders can get more their money in Dunedin, but a move south isn't always that easy.

Footage of the brutal attack has been labelled 'incredibly upsetting' by outraged parents.

Victim subjected to a slew of online abuse and fake stories.

Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.

Pearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.

'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.

Man rented out the basement of a property, despite having no consent from council.

A Countdown store in Dunedin has been described as a 'rotten cold' disgrace.

He was only facing an infringement notice when police found him. Then he flipped.

Surely, the occasional visit south is not too much of a handicap for Cantabrians.

Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.

There is no safe way to access the beach due to recent severe weather.

Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.

The 62-year-old woman behind the service has made headlines over her green initiatives.

Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme (24) is on trial on seven sex charges against three women.