New ZealandChild rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a womanParsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.16 Dec 05:04 AM
TravelRelease your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme parkFrom your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel13 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelAir NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spotsWhich destinations are luring Kiwis the most this summer?12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKing Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigationA Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.11 Dec 01:31 AM
KahuMāori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at OtagoDr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'10 Dec 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regionsOPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand‘We don’t know what we’ll discover': World-first dissection of rare whale in DunedinOnly seven specimens of the spade-toothed whale have been recorded in history.03 Dec 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Otago is still a very, very good place to be': Student leader says scarfies thrivingHousing and the cost of living remain key issues for Otago's students.01 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelFive travel must-dos in NZ and Australia for December and 2025Doorstep travel has never been better. 30 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $3b Dunedin Hospital saga: Broken promises, blown budgets and southern outrageThe figure was absent from the review cited by ministers Reti and Bishop.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA Dunedin flat, porn stars and herpes: Kiwi ad agency on 10 years of shaking up the industryMotion Sickness is making noise globally for their boundary-pushing campaigns.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSix60 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.18 Nov 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHe bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investorLandlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigationThis brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.14 Nov 03:57 AM
SportDunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs banCustoms intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.11 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandFormer finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarshipsGrant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.07 Nov 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming gloryThe Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.07 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandWho is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversificationAffirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minorThe man has received interim name suppression.07 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandExotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concernsOrganiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.03 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFundraiser for suicide charity that prompted Mike King's comments granted liquor licenceThe approval comes a day before the scheduled show tomorrow.31 Oct 11:48 PM
Travel5 haunted places in NZ you can actually visitAotearoa has several scary haunts. Whether you should check them out is another question.31 Oct 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cutsThe Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.30 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandOpposition to alcohol licence for charity fundraiser supporting suicide preventionPolice and a licensing inspector have raised concerns.29 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandFrom Larnach Castle to Castle St: Dunedin's Monopoly board rolls outDunedin residents voted on landmarks to be included on the board.29 Oct 10:21 PM
Travel newsMajor international airport takes a jab at Dunedin's 3-minute hug limitHowever, the cheeky signs leave out a key cost for travellers.28 Oct 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGiving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube starThere’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Travel newsWatch: Canadian news anchor's hilarious attempt to say name of NZ townNewsreader stumbles over Dunedin Airport’s name after its hug rule goes viral.25 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandStrip club defends ‘defective performance’ clause in dancers’ contractA stripper advocacy group says the clause is problematic.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandYoung Northland surfers ride wave of success at national compThree individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.20 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelDunedin Airport's 3-minute hug rule goes viralTravellers are being advised to go to the carpark for longer goodbyes.20 Oct 10:16 PM