New ZealandPsychiatric patient stabs nurse with needleUnstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.13 Feb 04:57 PM
New ZealandBig Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestoneYesterday there was a record number of casess.11 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites addedQueenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.11 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in courtAbout 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.10 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandStudent convicted after assaulting stranger in her own bedThe judge declined anapplication for a discharge without conviction.10 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandCovid case confirmed in DunedinThe Southern District Health Board advised of the case in a release shortly before 9pm.10 Feb 08:02 AM
New ZealandMan four times drink-driving limit caught on way to get wine for breakfastThe 60-year-old was on his way to the store at 9.40am.08 Feb 06:17 PM
New ZealandAuckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throatsAnthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.08 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandAlleged killer and victim named after suppression endsDunedin hairdresser and the woman she allegedly killed can now be named.07 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandAnti-vax vandals attack testing centreProtesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".07 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandPolice search after alleged hit-and-run in Dunedin, cars stolenPolice searching after vehicles stolen, man on mobility scooter allegedly hit by car.05 Feb 09:21 PM
Black FernsWorld Cup-winning Black Fern apologises for drink-drivingVictoria Samata Nafatali has been caught drink-driving for the second time in two years.05 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandPeeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increasedA perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.04 Feb 09:30 PM
Business'Argumentative' supermarket shopper fined for refusing to wear maskCountdown shopper abused security guard and walked in.02 Feb 06:56 PM
New ZealandWakari Hospital ward a 'disgrace' - OmbudsmanWakari hospital has forensic and non-forensic patients rooming together, says Ombudsman.01 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandCommunity on edge after Invercargill shooting, scene examination continuingA 16-year-old youth and a 17-year-old female suffered firearms injuries in the shooting.01 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandMortgage or therapy: Man felt forced to lie to secure home loanDunedin man forced to end therapy to get mortgage.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampageMarcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.28 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandMedical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-sitePrincipal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.28 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandDunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gamblingThe 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.27 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandReputation 'in tatters': Charity worker drained $150,000 from father's accountJudge: 'A significant fall from grace' to feed gambling addiction.27 Jan 08:18 PM
LifestyleDeath of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniformsRedesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.27 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandWoman who posted antivax video no longer at ACC, cannot practise nursingNurse posted online threats against medical professionals involved in vaccine rollout.27 Jan 05:53 AM
TravelScots government 'Burned' by Gaelic speakers over blooperA mickle mistake made muckle mischief online27 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandDance party rapist still lacks insight into actions - parole boardThe board declined parole and has released its reasons for doing so.26 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandDriver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hoursHeavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.25 Jan 11:53 PM
Travel400 pipers sent home: Dunedin's Burns Night plans panned by Omicron400 pipers have been sent packing as the Bard's annual celebrations are called off.24 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandMan with rare genetic disorder's 15 year battle for support after misdiagnosisHe left work at Port Otago in 2007 suffering from what he was told was depression.23 Jan 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why I love Boomers'I just spent two weeks living as a boomer, and loved it.'23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhopper overreaction: Man threatens to shoot Burger King worker over meal'I didn't want to be in trouble. I just wanted a burger,' man told court.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New Zealand'We're not a museum': Dunedin Railways chairman speaks out over backlashThe council-owned company has begun a sale process for a variety of heritage items.19 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandCouncil and NZTA add odds over one-way system in central DunedinThe council is fighting against a decision to keep the system as it is.19 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandDunedin rail heritage assets on the blockAssets were expected to be retained until a decision was made about the company's future.19 Jan 05:00 PM
