Doc blames 'bad parenting' for deaths
The two chicks died after venturing away from their nest before a flood.
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Your weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain on weekend agenda
Thunderstorms, wind and rain are expected to dominate the agenda this weekend.
Police officer caught on phone while driving - by cops
Dunedin police have been left highly disappointed by the actions of motorists in Dunedin.
Your weather: Fine start for North Island, wet start for South Island
It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.
Man in serious condition after pool incident
A man has been taken to the Dunedin Hospital emergency department in a serious condition.
Your weather: Wild weekend looms for northern parts
Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.
Rare takahē chicks die in floods
Two of the weeks-old flightless New Zealand birds have died.
Kiwi whisky company crowdfunds $500k, sets sight on $2m
New Zealand Whisky Collection has surpassed its $500,000 equity crowdfunding target.
Man in police custody hours before fatal fall at Dunedin bar
Dennis Willyams died in a bar fall just hours after being in police custody.
Man who died at Dunedin's Carousel bar named
Bar owner said he believed the man had fallen down the stairs at the entrance to the bar.
Desperate bid to save man who fell down bar stairs
The 68-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Dunedin bar death referred to corner
It is understood the death occurred at upmarket lounge and rooftop bar Carousel.
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Lime Scooters nominal charge for Christchurch
Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.
Doctor accused of murdering Dunedin teen back in court
Judge ordered the court be locked down and only counsel and accredited media could remain.
Stalker back in court within weeks of prison release
'I am a stalker and could murder someone, but I am not a dishonest person'.
Cheating investigation: Otago medical students' exam results withheld
Students fearing that everyone will be forced to resit exam after cheating allegations.
Snow-vember: Wintry blast closes roads, flights affected
Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.
Dunedin hit with hail storm as weather turns
A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.
Maori educator, artist honoured at Te Waka Toi Awards
Marilynn Webb has been crowned the supreme winner at the nation's Māori art awards.
Cleaner who beat boss to death wants conviction quashed
Appeal says there was a miscarriage of justice as Merritt's autism not raised with jury.
Arrested for sex with underage girl he got bail and did it again
'Your offending smacks of a total disregard for impact of your acts upon your victims.'
Texts show teen pleading for help throughout alleged rape
Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.
Family forgive fatal crash driver over death of 'local identity'
''There are aspects of this matter I regard as unique,'' the judge said.
Bank blunder led police to Facebook phone scammer
Simple bank blunder led police straight to the phone scammer.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Bishop of Dunedin eyes full reveal of sexual abuse claims
The Bishop of Dunedin says he may not wait for a Royal Commission before lifting the lid.
Boy racers 'putting residents at risk' in Dunedin
Dad says more boy racers are doing burnouts, putting kid's lives at risk around his home.
Survivor Darryl Smith on abuse inquiry: 'It's about time'
Darryl Smith was abused by members of a Catholic order while in state care.
Man still at large after vicious road rage attack
Police continue to search for man after 'disgusting' attack.
Tragic death of boxer reinforces importance of training
Organisers of a charity boxing event in Otago say all steps are taken to ensure safety.
Community rallies to help woman, 80, fleeced by neighbour
Sometimes justice is not delivered in a courtroom, but by a concerned community.
Two Americans killed in bus crash near Kingston
Victim of Thursday's crash between a car and tourist bus named as Spencer Jason Hom Dow.
Train sparks series of scrub fires
Dunedin-bound train sparks at least five fires alongside tracks.