New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandWoodhouse may get health portfolioThe troubled health portfolio is likely to be handed to Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse if it is vacated as a result of National's leadership contest, senior doctors' union head Ian Powell says.06 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for burning toddler in bathA man who put a 3-year-old into a scalding bath, causing the boy's skin to "flake off", has been jailed for nearly four years.02 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandArson charges laid after fire guts barA 40-year-old man had been charged with arson after three fires in Dunedin overnight.29 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandStreaker's 'alcohol problem' laid bareJudge allows media to take photo of All Blacks test streaker in court: "He was happy to be filmed and watched by millions around the world..."29 Nov 11:16 PM
New ZealandDriver deliberately 'mows down' ducksA group of tourists watched as a truck drove over ducklings and their mother.29 Nov 09:56 PM
New ZealandMissing mum found in BrisbaneMissing Dunedin woman Alice Tocher has been found and is in a Brisbane hospital, her father has confirmed.29 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandTeacher had relationship with studentA Dunedin teacher has had her registration cancelled after she had a sexual relationship with a Year 13 student.29 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandFire in historic Dunedin buildingAn historic four-storey building near Dunedin's Octagon has been damaged in a suspicious blaze.29 Nov 04:21 PM
New ZealandMoeraki fatal crash victim namedPolice have released the last name of a Chinese National killed in a three car crash on State Highway 1 near Moeraki last week.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandResignations as Sara Cohen School investigation continuesA Dunedin school mired in accusations of mistreating students is already making inroads into dealing with the alleged culprits.29 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandDunedin man named in weapons caseOne of the men allegedly behind the Dunedin burglary of a huge weapons cache can now be named.28 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand springs into summerThe signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.28 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandMissing mum's passport foundThe passport of a missing Dunedin Mother-of-three Alice Tocher has been found in Brisbane.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord attempt: Speed-eaters tuck into porridgeCompetitors bust their guts trying to beat the world record in porridge eating.27 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandPolice: Missing mum flew to BrisbaneA Dunedin mother-of-three missing since Thursday last week is in Australia, police have confirmed.27 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandLife as drug dealer: 'I got blind'As border seizures of drugs go up, a Dunedin man reveals the depths to which he sank after being caught in the dark web.25 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandDriver smoked weed before fatal crashAn Oamaru man who caused a five-car smash that left five injured and one dead was a learner driver and had smoked two bongs before getting behind the wheel.25 Nov 08:17 AM
EntertainmentThe Chills' Martin Phillipps in courtThe lead singer of iconic Dunedin band has admitted drink-driving.25 Nov 07:39 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving quad bike while drunk after death in OtagoA man has been charged for using a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after a passenger on a quad bike he was driving 25 Nov 06:16 AM
TravelKia ora: Port ChalmersDunedin's 'arty' suburb is worthy of a film, writes Elisabeth Easther.24 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandCheap airport park turns out costlyMotorists should think twice before parking on a roadside near Dunedin Airport.24 Nov 07:04 PM
New ZealandWanted man 'kidnapped' family memberWanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.23 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandCaregiver avoids jail after importing drugsA Dunedin caregiver who imported methamphetamine and LSD for his birthday party has avoided a jail term.22 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandMan burns home after marriage splitA Dunedin man who burned down his family home days after his marriage fell apart can now be named.22 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandDriver's $1000 fight over $80 ticketPolice might think twice before pinging John Croawell with a speeding ticket again.21 Nov 05:52 PM
LifestyleStressed at work? Take your dogResearch reveals bosses would be barking mad to ban dogs from workplaces, say two visiting professors from the United States.20 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandDry, windy day for much of the countryNew Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.19 Nov 07:40 PM
Small BusinessKiwi awarded for ethical nail polish brandA former Dunedin woman says she is "overwhelmed" and "excited" to be named young Australian businesswoman of the year.19 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandOne-punch killer's appeal failsA teen who killed a man with one punch unsuccessfully attempted to have his sentence of two years' in prison lessened. But the Court 17 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandWarning about illegal cabs in DunedinConvicted criminals are trying to entice people into illegal cabs by offering a sober driver service in Dunedin.16 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandMother tells of quake terror'Long, scary night' for family as the earth continues to roll.14 Nov 05:17 PM
New ZealandFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire guts Dunedin classroomFire gutted a classroom at the former Kenmure Intermediate School site in Dunedin this morning.11 Nov 01:34 AM
