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Man on murder accessory charges bailed
Man who allegedly helped a murder accused flee and evade police has been released on bail.
Birthday card from the Queen, at only 25
Wil Thomas turns 100 today, but can claim he is 25 since he was born on a leap day.
Woman who made anti-Muslim comments says she's not racist
The Dunedin woman also assaulted a bar manager after the 'abhorrent' comments.
A recently-bereaved Dunedin man has been left which just a towel and t-shirt after a fire ripped through his home, killing his dog
A Dunedin man's partner died suddenly, then a house fire killed his dog.
'Get-rich-quick scheme': Mosgiel man jailed on Ecstasy import charge
Blocks of class-B crystals were concealed in a plastic pond filter.
Rod Stewart announces Dunedin concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Rod Stewart will perform a third New Zealand concert especially for his South Island fans.
Man threw makeshift bottle bomb at workmate to give him 'a fright'
A man was left with chemical burns after the 'stupid prank'.
$50m Lotto bonanza! NZ's biggest ever jackpot: Should it be split up?
The debate has started - is $50 million just too much for a single winner?
'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuse
Mother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.
$42m Lotto fever brings out the superstitions
Quirky behaviour comes to the fore as people will try anything to take the jackpot.
Inmates' appeal over brutal prison attack fails
Ethan Hokai and Kodie Reece Russell each had 18 months added to their existing jail terms.
Doctor murders teen: Hospital makes no changes after lies
"We still seek to operate a high trust environment with staff."
Grace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?
There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.
Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued
Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.
Waihola sex offender released on parole
A sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.
Dunedin church set to be demolished for social housing
Due to the demanding for accommodation in Dunedin a church is set to be demolished.
Failed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 charges
Barry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.
Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week
Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.
Man sentenced for 'cowardly, degrading' attack on girlfriend
'You are a recidivist violent person,' the judge said.
Teen who smashed windscreen of police van regrets 'dumb decision'
'It was a new and novel experience and one he doesn't want to repeat,' his lawyer said.
Ambulance staff hindered by drunken incidents
St John has had to remind the public that damage to their vehicles will be taken seriously
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviour
Sophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds'
The death of Sophia Crestani is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Armed police raid on Dunedin house
Armed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property.
Watch: Smoke cannon foils armed robbery
Knife-wielding man thwarted in 'white-out' conditions after cloaking device activated.
Wild pooch chase after spoodle bolts on minder
Police and firefighters join the chase which 'just got bigger and bigger'.
Scholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush
"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.
NZ cricket coach spared conviction to save sports career
A national cricket coach has dodged drink-driving charges.
'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvable
Timothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.
Crash driver still drinking when police arrive
Connor Vickery was tested nearly four times the limit after his spectacular crash.
Widow of man killed in tourist-driver crash: 'We were living our happily ever after'
"He was my home and now I get to walk into just an empty house."
A mother's love: Liver saved her son's life
He was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.