Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up
Police had prepared for violent clashes.
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Person in hospital after packhouse injury
A person has been flown to Dunedin hospital after getting their arm stuck in a machine.
Dozing drink-driver nabbed near Dunedin police station
Man found asleep behind the wheel a block away from Dunedin police station.
Architect to evaluate former Sims building
Asbestos roof removed in 2017 as part of work to make the Port Chalmers building safe.
Passion for whisky sees career come full circle
Cyril Yates' passion for whisky distilling is evident by talking to him.
New Dunedin Hospital bed capacity questioned
The new hospital will not have enough beds: National.
Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Sporting legends among eight new knights and dames
Dame Ruia Morrison, Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford lead the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Houses, vehicles and cash in $3.2m assets siezed by Southern District police
The haul was the second-highest in the country, behind only Auckland City.
Famous book sale leaving home for larger space
The 24 Hour Book Sale will no longer be held at the Regent Theatre .
Sir Ian v Sir Russell: Knights in new battle over TV sailing graphics
Two Kiwi knights are battling over the rights to America's Cup animation graphics.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Sports field torn up by 'idiot', covered in tyre tracks
'Some idiot who thinks it's a laugh doesn't realise how much it impacts everybody else.'
Four-year-old found walking alone down Dunedin road
The boy told police that he wanted to go for a walk.
'Extremely concerning': Surgical tools not properly sterilised
The health board has had problems before with unsterile instruments.
Man who stabbed partner 21 times in front of his children denied parole
The attack came after the 21-year-old woman ended their near five-year relationship.
Driver who hit six cars, police dog in wild chase had just been bailed
Just hours after being bailed, Liam Marsh came across a car with the keys left inside.
'Deserved a good beating': Violent outburst following theft of prized hat
The 22-year-old appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Speight's sponsorship of rugby team prompts complaint
Speight's became the naming rights and jersey sponsor of the Highlanders this season.
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
The defendant attended today's hearing by audio-visual link from prison.
Dunedin school kids fall for teen's winning song
Teen makes music to shake boredom on school trip turns into hit with the kids.
Former rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdown
The man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.
Wanted man hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself in
Wanted criminal pays for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
Home-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court told
Christopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Jail for assault on former partner after racial abuse
Raymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.
Labour promises continued support for Otago businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.
Nearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crash
A 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.
'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside Workshop
Hillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.
Home detention for attack on female bar manager
Raymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.
'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's death
The woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.