Dunedin drug trafficker ‘middleman’ pleads guilty
Carlos David Ferreira-Sampaio is the second man to face charges in the trafficking case.
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International drug cartel fixer admits role in $27m cocaine plot
His co-defendant Australian stripper Matthew Hodder was jailed last week.
US pop queen Pink revels in Kiwi oddities ahead of sell-out show
Star's tickled pink over Kiwi chocolate bars and other sights.
Fleeing drink-driver pleads guilty to manslaughter
The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.
Temperatures set to plummet in the South Island
Temperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.
Lightning strike over Calton Hill
Lightning strike over Calton Hill in Dunedin. Video / Bruce Munro
Pink fans book out city; $1000 a night for Airbnb properties
Fans line up for American singer's gig.
Dunedin turns pink for popstar's arrival
American singer Pink will perform at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night.
Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
Retail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.
The lonely side-effect of rare disease
The doctors gave baby Claire six to 12 months to live, but she died two weeks later.
'A lost opportunity': Just one major live act booked in 18 months at covered stadium
Pink's performance next week will be the final major act for over a year.
Grandma 'leaps into her 80s' with special birthday
One grandma in Dunedin is celebrating a special birthday today.
Dunedin student group helps close down nitrous oxide retailer
A local business offered to deliver the cream chargers to students during O week.
Dunedin drive-by shooter jailed for ‘truly shocking act'
Kaleb Bell said he took such extreme retribution to maintain his 'street cred'.
Stripper jailed for part in cocaine trafficking plot
Matthew Hodder has appeared in court for his role in a million-dollar cocaine operation.
Countdown store plagued by rats reopens, shoppers return to free chocolates
Customers return after 18 days of closures due to rat infestation.
Travel bloggers slammed for taking snaps on train tracks
The pair posted Instagram reels of themselves on the railway at Port Chalmers.
Gurjit Singh death: Accused pleads not guilty to murder
The 33-year-old technician appeared before the High Court at Dunedin this morning.
Young girl was trapped under boat for 15 min that flipped at Taieri Mouth, coroner finds
The girl was trapped under a capsized boat at Taieri Mouth while out with her family.
Phil Gifford: The key talking points after Super Rugby's opening round
OPINION: Epic tries, nearly comebacks and mouthguard drama - the weekend had it all.
Rat find postpones reopening of Dunedin Countdown
Pests continue to emerge at the besieged South Dunedin store.
Matt Heath: Are rats really that bad?
OPINION: As our sworn enemy, they must die - but part of me feels for the little guys.
Dunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discovered
The supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.
Highlanders storm home to edge Moana Pasifika
All the action from the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against Moana Pasifika in Dunedin.
Police investigating alcohol giveaways to students as O-Week begins
Police want 'everybody to have a good time while keeping themselves and others safe'.
Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
Dunedin may be the scene of some massive Super Rugby upsets
Phil Gifford's five talking points ahead of Super Rugby Pacific.
Accused boarding house arsonist back in court
The derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.
'Concerns': Alcohol companies give uni students free booze in exchange for social media shout-outs
One company allegedly provided a student party with over 100 litres of free alcohol.
Petrol station blunder gifts drivers an unbelievable bargain
Drivers in Dunedin managed to buy fuel for less than 1 dollar a litre.
Dunedin teacher to get life imprisonment for stabbing 'soulmate'
Carole Coade stabbed Mark Willis to death in their bath.
Dunedin teacher jailed for 'frenzied' stabbing murder of partner in bathtub
Carole Coade pleaded guilty to stabbing her partner to death in the bath.
Toga party marks the start of student life at the University of Otago
The party is the first major event on the student calendar in Dunedin.