New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.21 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandDunedin man runs himself over in drivewayA man was found in the driveway suffering a moderate condition after an accident.21 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandDoC concerned over shot gulls found around DunedinThe shootings of the birds have happened over the past two months.21 Dec 01:42 AM
New Zealand'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto winJust like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.21 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandThree times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wallThe arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.19 Dec 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandMatty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by policeMan joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.16 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandDunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collisionA father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.15 Dec 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plotThe Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.14 Dec 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officerThe contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.14 Dec 09:08 PM
VideoCouncil closes popular Dunedin cafeA popular Dunedin cafe was paid almost $700,000 by the council to close its doors. Video / ODTWatch13 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We're gutted': Popular Dunedin cafe forced to close amid sinkhole fearsSide-on announced its business was coming to an 'abrupt end' after a year of negotiations.13 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandDunedin mayor’s racist remark ‘brought council into disrepute’Carmen Houlahan has also brought herself into disrepute over multiple “unacceptable” texts13 Dec 02:26 AM
New Zealand'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking coupleThe man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.12 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandIt's Just Dunedin trailerDunedin launches new $150k marketing campaign to draw tourists. Video / Dunedin NZWatch11 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandDunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaignDestination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnife-wielding man causes chaos in DunedinHe allegedly pointed the knife at a passerby while demanding money.10 Dec 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway disputeA driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.10 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandWell-known Kāpiti doctor set to retireDr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.07 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandAramoana house fire suspected arsonAn investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.07 Dec 10:04 PM
New ZealandTwo divers in trouble at Dunedin beachA helicopter responded to the incident at Smaills Beach.07 Dec 09:59 PM
TravelSouthern lights could appear in Auckland in coming monthsLast weekend was an exceptional one for aurora hunters.07 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Trusted family friend' jailed for grooming, abusing boyMan lied about age and stayed in the same room as boy who he abused.07 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandWoman's son knocked over by cyclist on shared cyclewayThe accident was not the first incident for the 7-year-old; he had almost been hit before.06 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandUnusual shark washes up on Dunedin beach, far from homeThe shark is a close relative of great white and mako sharks.05 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandDrugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade policeA 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.03 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, accused of threatening to kill former colleaguesPolice say he turned up at his old workplace and made threats to the staff.30 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandFlat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student propertyThe University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.30 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandCouncils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerabilityTwo regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.30 Nov 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting winOver 100 Kiwis entered the national competition.29 Nov 11:10 PM
New Zealand'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse caseA man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.28 Nov 08:28 PM
TravelChoppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interruptedHigh winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.28 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandEmotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflictCouncillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.28 Nov 02:34 AM
