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More arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigation
This brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.
Central Otago set to be home to NZ’s largest distillery
The company hopes it will boost the local economy through employment and tourism.
Dunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs ban
Customs intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Former finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarships
Grant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.
Who is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversification
Affirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students
Dunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minor
The man has received interim name suppression.
Diabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medication
Sir Jim Mann is concerned diabetes patients could fall very ill if they fall for the scam.
Exotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concerns
Organiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.
Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Unhappy meal? Submissions overwhelmingly reject Wānaka McDonald’s
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant are not lovin' it.
5 haunted places in NZ you can actually visit
Aotearoa has several scary haunts. Whether you should check them out is another question.
Queenstown in for three-person swinging fun
The new tourism attraction is set to be operational by July 2025.
'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts
The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.
'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
From Larnach Castle to Castle St: Dunedin's Monopoly board rolls out
Dunedin residents voted on landmarks to be included on the board.
Otago man first in NZ to be jailed for 3D printing firearms
Matthew Bryan McLaren, 31, was jailed for 26 months.
Watch: Canadian news anchor's hilarious attempt to say name of NZ town
Newsreader stumbles over Dunedin Airport’s name after its hug rule goes viral.
Strip club defends ‘defective performance’ clause in dancers’ contract
A stripper advocacy group says the clause is problematic.
Inmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him sane
One of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.
The greatest innings nobody saw? World record made in front of tiny crowd, YouTube stream
Bowes breaks the record for the fastest double century in limited overs history.
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Rain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestone
New figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.
'Devastated': Mum and three daughters living out of suitcase after floods
Krystal Brens' home was severely damaged due to flooding and slips.
‘A sobering moment’: Bee Lemonade admit giving 350 litres of free booze to student party a mistake
Company founders accused of breaching the Sales and Supply of Alcohol Act.
'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.
Dunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospital
Jules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.
'This protest crossed that line': Renowned University of Otago building damaged during pro-Palestine protest
The building was locked down as a precaution.
Paul Doorn announced as Dunedin Venues Management new CEO
Paul Doorn succeeds Terry Davies, who has served as CEO since March 2014.