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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.
Transgender sex offender denied parole
Alex Aleti Seu was convicted in 2016 after raping a man in a Dunedin churchyard.
Mum 'horrified' by mystery object found in daughter's drink
Bridgett Taylor's daughter drank the entire can of Sprite before the odd object was found.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Woman in court on murder charge after Dunedin death
'We know that this tragic event has shaken the community' - police
Armed police respond to unexplained death in Dunedin
One person was found dead at a property after police were called at about 5.20pm.
Meth worth thousands found in Dunedin vehicle
A street value of at least $10,000 worth of meth was allegedly found in the car.
123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost
'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'
Sex offender back on dating apps days after return to community
Sex offender appears on Tinder profile after prison sentenced swapped to home detention.
Brave fight against 'excruciating condition': Doctors gave her a year, she sent them a Xmas card
At her weakest Millie Hardiman weighed just 26kg.
Company convicted over ‘knackered’ wastewater treatment plants
Untreated wastewater, including human sewage, discharged from plants.
Boy helps get wheelchair accessible swing installed for friend
Joshua Rudd wanted to make sure his best friend Scarlette Ryder felt included.
'Not enough beds': Dunedin Hospital operations postponed
Eight of 36 planned surgeries were pushed off due to the bed shortage.
'Belligerent' woman headbutts officer after police chase
The woman was tracked and arrested for careless driving.
'Wrong place, wrong time': Attempted home invader thwarted by baseball bat
An attempted home invader got more than he bargained for when he forced entry into a home.
College blasts ‘wrong assumptions’ over backlash to school’s formal rules
The school is only allowing students to attend the Y13 formal if they bring a partner.
Man caught filming woman in toilet cubicle loses security licence
Police complained to licencing authority after man took photo in women's bathroom.
Teen admits killing mother with 10kg dumbbell
A Dunedin teen has admitted bludgeoning his mother to death in her bed with a dumbell.
'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theft
Police dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.
Stomping attacker released from prison three years early
Ahu Stanley Taylor was sentenced to 10 years and eight months' jail for the attack.
Inland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care business
IRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.
Look at her now: Woman overcomes loan refusal for shopping at Kmart
Kim Anderson-Robb hit headlines across the globe.
Police seek man who was with Dunedin activist Jack Brazil when he was shot
The identity of a man who was in the car with Brazil when he was shot remains unknown.
Dunedin man realises ‘methamphetamine is a demon’
The judge was impressed with the convicted man's realisation of the drug's harmful effect.
Polyfest: Celebrating 30 years of 'beautiful' Māori and Pasifika cultures
Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.
Man seriously hurt in road rage attack
Multiple people involved in bashing after two cars collided on a suburban street.
Mother-of-five’s horror last ride with unlicensed driver
Katherine Broad sustained 'catastrophic injuries' when vehicle struck a tree.