Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Senior police officer spoke to suspect without being part of the investigation team.

The child was taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries, St John ambulance says.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

The worst storm of year has brought snow to South Island, and closed roads in the north.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Former Dunedin lawyer only paid the money back after a former client complained.

A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.

Kiwi sports fans have thanked Team New Zealand heroes on air today.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

A Dunedin man has been charged with supplying home-brewed alcohol to young people.

Payout follows heated exchange at 2015 meeting where mayor called councillor "a liar".

Woman brandishing a pistol inside a dairy hot-footed within seconds of entering.

Govt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.

Man "absolutely blown away" after winning $400,000 with Strike Four.

Family of woman killed by drink driver are flabbergasted to learn he has been at it again.

A female robber walked into a Dunedin dairy yesterday and pointed a handgun at its owner.

Harding will return for shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

An Air New Zealand plane was diverted off course when a passenger became unwell.

Some residents of Oxford St have been evacuated as a result of a gas leak.

Tina Weepu jailed for two years following attack that left 72-year-old blind in one eye.

A cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.

Trans woman charged with three armed robberies has been remanded to a men's prison.

Beachgoers are being reminded to keep their distance from wildlife.

Man who rammed police car after months on the run has been jailed for nearly three years.

University of Otago fears Govt changes to tertiary education could result in free-for-all.