Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
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Kiwi found dead in Bali hotel pool was on 'spiritual journey'
"It's been a beautiful friendship and I am going to miss him a lot, we all are."
Caution urged after gardeners struck by Legionnaires' disease
Two suspected deaths and dozen of cases linked to the hidden hazard in potting mix.
Mountain of recycling piling up at Dunedin dump
A collection of recycled material has been accumulating the dump for the last two months
Study suggests it's better to teach children water safety in natural environments
120 children took part in the survey where they learnt about water safety.
Family grudge believed behind bombing
A Dunedin crime committed nearly 60 years ago has it's first suspect
Dog bite ends dramatic Dunedin car chase
A Car chase between police and a Mongrel Mob member came to an end after a dog bite
'You're a nark, you're dead': Man threatens neighbour with spear and patu in meth-fueled rage
The Dunedin man was 'self-medicating' with the drug, court hears.
Wind threat upgraded to warning for Dunedin
Northwest gales are expect from 6pm today until 7am tomorrow in areas of Otago.
16 for the road: Drink driver's stunning response to police question
Pulled over for 'hesitant' driving, Wayne Kearns was asked how much he'd had to drink.
Weather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South Island
MetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.
Son's death the latest heartbreaking blow in mum's tragic life
Vinnie Beecroft's body was recovered after he went missing off the coast of Dunedin.
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail term
Former gang member threatened two people he believed "narked" on his mate.
Woman, 20, sentenced for sex with 15-year-old boy
Olivia Bambery shared a bed with the teen, with the permission of his parents.
Search for missing male at Dunedin beach
A search will continue until dark for a person missing after struggling in the water.
The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin
No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.
'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for man who threatened former girlfriend
When David Ross Corfield's girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.
Abnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows
"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.
Air NZ flight waits an hour on tarmac before ill passenger taken off
Passengers on flight say they were told nothing after ill traveller taken off plane.
Dunedin surveyor believes Baldwin St is steeper - ball back in Guinness' court
One Dunedin man's trip to Wales could restore a Baldwin Street's world record
Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
One of New Zealand's oldest people dies at 108
The 108-year-old took care of herself until the age of 104.
Kiwi teacher arrested at airport with child sex abuse images on his phone
The man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.
Oil giant trespasses Dunedin granny
'If OMV are worried about a 51kg grandma they really are in a bad way.'
Clueless crim: Meth dealer busted thanks to incriminating phone photo
His phone's home screen featured a photo of him smoking meth.
Medical professional walks away from family violence charge with clean record
Court suppresses man's identity after 'excessive self-defence' incident.
Youngster racially abused, has face smeared with dog poo
A young girl was threatened with a fake gun while subjected to vile racial abuse.
His Airbnb home was used as a brothel. He's now been offered counselling
Plumber called to fix hot water system after heavy use finds scenes of a brothel.
City zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to Māori
Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Student zone furniture dumping rife, ratepayers picking up removals bill
Ratepayers are picking up the bill as council puts on extra services to remove furniture.
Mega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for Otago
Parts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.