TikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast online
Youths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.
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‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-off
Passengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
One serious after Taieri industrial park chemical leak
Workers have been seen leaving Silverstream Industrial Park.
Assault on Corrections officer has lasting effect
Assaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.
Watch: Beetlemania! Police spike, ram car to end high-speed highway chase
The car is reported to have been driven dangerously at up to 130-140km/h.
Police called to fake dog attack in Dunedin and then assaulted
Woman called for help when 'there was no nearby park and no dog',
Toxic landfill under Dunedin sportsfield exposed
Storms uncover asbestos, old gasworks waste, and demolition waste.
‘Game-changing’ cancer detection test
Blood test to detect bowel cancer could save countless lives.
'Shut it down': Stop Co-Governance meeting halted by Scouts NZ
Scouts NZ said the local scout group took booking in good faith, unaware of its nature.
Firefighters battle major Dunedin pub fire
Dunedin firefighters battle a major fire at Mitchells Tavern early this morning. Video / Otago Daily Times
Staff 'absolutely gutted' after blaze rips through Dunedin pub
The blaze has left a gaping hole in the roof above the kitchen, according to reports.
Fake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgery
Woman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.
Otago University Vice-Chancellor steps down
David Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.
Petroleum conference protester sends fake cancellation email
As delegates arrived from around the world, an email sent to speakers said it was off.
Tributes flow for Dunedin co-principal
Musician Nadia Reid and MP Michael Woodhouse saddened by sudden death.
'Worst driver on the road' faces 11th drunk driving charge
The man was asleep in his car on the side of the road when he was checked by police.
The Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designers
Fashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.
Euro vision: Sir Grahame Sydney hosts tour of Europe’s top art galleries
Legendary NZ painter to explain Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet on exclusive new tour.
Email confirming Otago University cuts released 'prematurely'
University spokesman says proposed changes are not yet finalised.
Woman from Tainui, Dunedin accused of murder appears in court
The identity of a 61-year-old Dunedin woman accused of murder will remain suppressed.
Stolen car found at beach 'dead as a doorknob'
The car was one of six reported stolen in Dunedin overnight on Sunday.
Māori trades and training programme in Otago gets green light
Aukaha's programme will receive part of $40m boost for new Māori trades and training.
Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin
Police have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.
'Something out of John Wick': Man arrested after armed police descend on property
Police responded to a 'potential firearms incident' this morning.
Family of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnesses
Ex-Micronesian government advisor denies sex and child trafficking allegations.
Woman caught driving four times over legal limit with daughter in car
The woman allegedly crashed into a traffic island close to her home.
'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robbery
A man in his 20s died after allegedly helping to break into the Bottle-O.
Hard to Find Books will survive 'but it won’t be easy'
Warwick Jordan says Kiwis should continue to experience the magic of second-hand books.
Dunedin sex offender allowed to use dating apps while on home detention
Victim's parents: 'We are pretty disgusted by that outcome'.
Scant recompense for victims of fraudster Barry Kloogh
Just 2.5c in each dollar for hundreds of people defrauded by Ponzi scheme operator.
‘Let’s get on the piss tonight?’: How a night with mates ended in tragedy
A driver was five times the legal limit when he crashed and killed himself and a mate.
Dunedin business windows ‘shot at’
Police are investigate several possible shootings following reports of damaged windows.
