'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking couple
The man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.
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'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis
Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.
'I just want my work back': Student's research project stolen during car break-in
'It’s fine - take the drinks. I just want my work back,' he said.
Dunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaign
Destination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.
Snow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong winds
A rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.
Erosion likely to force Otago high school to relocate, report reveals
Erosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School's grounds in a decade.
One person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in Timaru
Emergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.
Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed
Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.
Well-known Kāpiti doctor set to retire
Dr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.
Southern lights could appear in Auckland in coming months
Last weekend was an exceptional one for aurora hunters.
Landlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful eviction
She was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.
'No longer a little mountain town': Developer defends controversial McDonald's plans
A petition against McDonald's coming to Wānaka has gained more than 4700 signatures.
Flat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student property
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.
Councils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerability
Two regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.
Bollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?
The secretive production follows in the footsteps of other major films down under.
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
Are you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?
New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.
'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
A petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.
‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications
Farming tech used in various applications.
Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash
Colleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.
Scarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'
Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island
Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.
Pilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'
Dan Harrison, 36, was flying his helicopter near Lawrence when he crashed.
The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.
Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown
Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.
Armed police officers had good reason to fire sponge rounds at man - IPCA
The 2022 incident took place at the property of a 'high-risk' offender.
Why a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredible
Moa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.
Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
The Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Hunter’s Mt Aspiring death was preventable - coroner
The hunter was negotiating steep terrain when he fell to 30 metres to his death.
Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound
A fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.