Matty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by police
Man joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.
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Dunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collision
A father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.
'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plot
The Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.
'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officer
The contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.
Council closes popular Dunedin cafe
A popular Dunedin cafe was paid almost $700,000 by the council to close its doors. Video / ODT
'We're gutted': Popular Dunedin cafe forced to close amid sinkhole fears
Side-on announced its business was coming to an 'abrupt end' after a year of negotiations.
Dunedin mayor’s racist remark ‘brought council into disrepute’
Carmen Houlahan has also brought herself into disrepute over multiple “unacceptable” texts
'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking couple
The man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.
It's Just Dunedin trailer
Dunedin launches new $150k marketing campaign to draw tourists. Video / Dunedin NZ
Dunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaign
Destination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.
Knife-wielding man causes chaos in Dunedin
He allegedly pointed the knife at a passerby while demanding money.
'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway dispute
A driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.
Well-known Kāpiti doctor set to retire
Dr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.
Aramoana house fire suspected arson
An investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.
Two divers in trouble at Dunedin beach
A helicopter responded to the incident at Smaills Beach.
Southern lights could appear in Auckland in coming months
Last weekend was an exceptional one for aurora hunters.
'Trusted family friend' jailed for grooming, abusing boy
Man lied about age and stayed in the same room as boy who he abused.
Woman's son knocked over by cyclist on shared cycleway
The accident was not the first incident for the 7-year-old; he had almost been hit before.
Unusual shark washes up on Dunedin beach, far from home
The shark is a close relative of great white and mako sharks.
Drugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade police
A 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.
Man arrested, accused of threatening to kill former colleagues
Police say he turned up at his old workplace and made threats to the staff.
Flat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student property
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.
Councils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerability
Two regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.
Dunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting win
Over 100 Kiwis entered the national competition.
'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case
A man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.
Choppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interrupted
High winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.
Emotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflict
Councillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Father brought to tears during young daughter’s account of alleged abuse by family friend
A cellphone recording revealed the young girl telling her father.
All Blacks legend’s 'breathtaking' million-dollar home for sale
The listing boasts 'mesmerising panoramic views' and is up for auction.
‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friend
A Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.
Man brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashing
City safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.
Fears for missing Dunedin grandmother
Colleen Reid was believed to be driving from Dunedin to Queenstown yesterday.