'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.
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A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south
An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.
‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day
Bee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.
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‘Please just walk off’: Threat made by phone prompts Dunedin-bound flight drama
Passengers spent nearly four hours sat on the tarmac, unable to disembark.
Dunedin-bound passengers forced off flight in Auckland Airport security incident
Air New Zealand apologises for any distress and inconvenience felt by passengers.
‘In fairyland’: Couple in disbelief after $4.3m Powerball win
The pair said they got no sleep that night and are still in 'fairyland' after their win.
From fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer
"It's like feeding a dog under the table; one day a hand goes down, someone gets bitten."
Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship
The investment means Napier Port will co-own a dredging ship.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Kiwi accused of burglary during mass riots in Dublin
But social campaigner Jack Brazil claims he has an alibi.
Hands down, this is the most insanely luxurious way to get from Queenstown to Dunedin
Why drive when you can take a 228-guest discovery yacht?
Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman
Parsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.
Release your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme park
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Air NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spots
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King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation
A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.
Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago
Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'
Pete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regions
OPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.
Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.
‘We don’t know what we’ll discover': World-first dissection of rare whale in Dunedin
Only seven specimens of the spade-toothed whale have been recorded in history.
'Otago is still a very, very good place to be': Student leader says scarfies thriving
Housing and the cost of living remain key issues for Otago's students.
Five travel must-dos in NZ and Australia for December and 2025
Doorstep travel has never been better.
The $3b Dunedin Hospital saga: Broken promises, blown budgets and southern outrage
The figure was absent from the review cited by ministers Reti and Bishop.
A Dunedin flat, porn stars and herpes: Kiwi ad agency on 10 years of shaking up the industry
Motion Sickness is making noise globally for their boundary-pushing campaigns.
Six60 announces 'exclusive' transtasman tour: 'We knew we had to bring it back'
The band will perform outdoor shows at eight locations across NZ and Australia.
He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor
Landlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.
More arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigation
This brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.
Dunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs ban
Customs intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.
Former finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarships
Grant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.
'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.
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