New ZealandBodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug schemeKhalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.22 Jul 02:37 AM
New Zealand'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicleHealth worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.21 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandMother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting herObsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.21 Jul 06:24 PM
Sport'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencingWicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.20 Jul 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Cherished and beautiful': Tribute to woman swept away in flooded riverThe 29-year-old's body was found in the vehicle the following day.19 Jul 07:23 PM
New ZealandBloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groinDylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.19 Jul 07:05 PM
EmploymentBaker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workersPartner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.19 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandCrash driver allegedly assaulted pair who stopped to helpThe woman attacked one man by biting his forearm and scratching his face.18 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Otago house fireFENZ staff pulled the man unconscious from the building.17 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandBurglar leaves unwelcome deposit in women's toiletJudge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.12 Jul 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly droppedHe was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gatheringDunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.08 Jul 11:21 PM
CrimeLove rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracleKrishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.08 Jul 10:30 PM
All BlacksRugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fearsHealth officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.08 Jul 09:47 PM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospitals struggling to treat patients, staff reassigned to fill dutiesDunedin Hospital's intensive care and Covid-19 wards were at capacity last night.07 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsNew mega-cable nearly doubles NZ broadband powerWhat's in store for home users, and Spark investors.07 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandTerrified women campers told by man he was there to helpWearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.06 Jul 06:34 PM
New ZealandDestiny pastor accused of intimidation after posing outside queer-friendly barBar co-owner said he believed the goal of pastor's messages was to intimidate.06 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandClimate change: 'Managed retreat' for South DunedinUp to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.04 Jul 06:46 PM
Small BusinessBakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staffBoss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.04 Jul 06:31 PM
EntertainmentIs this the biggest concert coming to NZ in 2023?Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.03 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-mandate protesters outnumbered by counter protestersA march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.02 Jul 08:21 AM
New ZealandWoman almost decapitated on icy crash with 4yo in the carDunedin woman's quick reflexes saved her from being decapitated by a road barrier.01 Jul 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumTax'Crisis moment': NZ gaming firms cross Tasman as Aussie tax breaks kick inTwo of NZ's largest gaming studios are reluctantly turn to hiring offshore.01 Jul 05:50 AM
New ZealandDunedin City Council confirms 6.5% rates riseCouncillors argued the rise with one saying it was fixing things that didn't need fixing.30 Jun 06:55 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for shooting ex-girlfriend's partner between the eyesKrishan Dick-Karetai was sentenced for the attack which amounted to attempted murder.30 Jun 01:47 AM
TravelBeyond the boulders: Kiwi beach named among world's bestYou'll instantly know but might not be able to name the beach on world's best list.29 Jun 10:13 PM
New ZealandSea lion pup killed in hit-and-runThe pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.29 Jun 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Illicit race': 1000 car fanatics descend on raceway, chairman says he was 'duped'He says he was told they wanted to do a couple of laps of honour for a late grandfather.27 Jun 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assaultThe defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.27 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandBurst fire hydrant sends water flyingBurst fire hydrant sends water flying.27 Jun 04:28 AM
PropertyA historic mansion for only $2.9m – but there's a catchAucklanders can get more their money in Dunedin, but a move south isn't always that easy.24 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandTrio involved in serious assault at school expelledFootage of the brutal attack has been labelled 'incredibly upsetting' by outraged parents.22 Jun 05:15 PM
