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Jotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.

'Elevated level of swearing' in landlord's texts to tenants over who should cut trees.

It took six police officers to lift 250kg stone carving dating back to 1890s.

Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.

Weekly rents have risen just $80 since 2014.

Police were called to the school this afternoon.

Trio accused of burglary and kidnapping in remote area denied bail.

Students called in to cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital because of staff shortages.

A woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.

Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.

Dunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.

New arrivals to the city are a key source of buyers, say agents.

Police offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.

Dunedin and North Otago residents warned of heavy rain.

A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.

The airline is offering stranded passengers accommodation and alternative travel options.

Information is still unclear after Dunedin man died after a serious assault.

Losing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.

Company faces huge fine and compensation after contractor dies falling from roof.

One third of bar managers suspended for bad behaviour are drink drivers.

Expect clouds and sporadic showers today, but it's only going to get worse.

Travellers waited for up to four hours today to get new flights scheduled.

An autopsy is expected to be carried out on Monday.

Jason Ryan has been named as the All Blacks new forwards coach.

Christchurch buyers are diving into Akaroa's housing market.

Some residents in the area reported seeing a bright green light and hearing a sonic boom.

Wife knew immediately the Deborah Bay death was loving husband of 35 years

Health worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.