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Teen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdown
Police were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.
Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Editorial: More competition on transtasman flights a win for consumers
OPINION: Jetstar's plans to return to Hamilton and Dunedin are a boost for the regions.
Former mayor claims supermarket blocked him entry
Aaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
International flights return to Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.
Killer who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'
Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Robinson bags bronze in Paris, another silver for Aitchison
After a no-throw on her first attempt, Robinson surged into medal contention.
The distillery turning bread waste into award-winning spirits
Jenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell talk to the Herald about their upcycling liquor business.
Discover the best of NZ, Australia and afar with this week's travels deals
You may even find yourself on a train with Hilary Barry.
The Kiwis making millions from turning a popcorn maker into a home coffee roaster
Frustration over not being able to roast beans at home drove the innovation.
Watch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across Otago
The man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.
'Virtuoso': Legendary NZ ballerina Rowena Jackson dies, aged 98
Rowena Jackson died of natural causes in her Gold Coast home.
Drunk drivers, assaults, and arrests: Dunedin police tackle weekend mayhem
On Sunday morning, several drivers were stopped for drunk driving following a boozy night.
'Really traumatic': Kiwi anthem singer speaks out about online abuse
Marla Kavanaugh cancelled a show she was due to give this month after the bullying.
The inside story of Olympic gold medalist, Finn Butcher
During his time at Dunstan High School in Otago, Finn Butcher saw the motto 'seek wisdom as gold' every day. Twelve years later it rings truer than ever. Video / NZ Herald
Mainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdowns
The best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.
Scarfies who 'can't afford good bread' push back on proposed car parking charges
Dunedin City Council proposes to convert 60 parks to p240 unpaid parking spaces.
Is puffer jacket season over? Aussie air mass bringing first signs of spring
August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.
Dunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenager
Crime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.
Jimmy Barnes' hospital update after NZ tour leads to emergency surgery
The Australian rock star was hospitalised after experiencing severe pain leaving Dunedin.
Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked
Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
Dunedin councillor asked to formally apologise for comments towards Māori
Vandervis did not take part in the investigation process.
Martin Phillipps: Dunedin loses a musical son, 'rain taps the window pane'
The musician defined a sense of time and place in the Otago city.
Dunedin millionaire donates $25 million to aid first-time home buyers
Roger Fewtrell’s goal is to provide up to 250 first-time buyers with around $100,000 each.
An oral history of Chills frontman Martin Phillipps
An epic oral history of Phillipps who died yesterday, aged 61.
Martin Phillipps, founder of iconic Dunedin band The Chills, dies
The Chills were formed in Dunedin in 1980 by Martin Phillipps.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Complaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's records
A staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"