Hayden Manoah was on a learner's licence when his driving led to the death of two mums.

Victim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."

Strangulation carries maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment in NZ.

Youth voter turnout has historically been low.

Naomi Lee Morrison admitted stabbing her friend to death during a drinking session.

A man who stabbed another over a gram of methamphetamine has sentence reduced.

A witness reported seeing a large police presence blocking off the street.

Rory Nairn died 12 days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

Among those rubbing shoulders with the director was Mayor Aaron Hawkins.

Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.

Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.

The 1kg meteorite would have created a 1m-sized crater .

Want beaches, arty vibes and craft brews? You can't beat a spring trip to Dunedin

Entire wards could be dropped from the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building.

An elderly man attacked by man on window-smashing spree.

The 26-year-old died in his home 12 days after being vaccinated against Covid-19.

Kelly attacked the woman after returning home from a Stopping Violence course.

An autopsy report found that his death was caused by a rare Covid-19 vaccine side effect.

Four people were injured in an attack in the Dunedin Central store last year.

Drivers could be seen swerving around the fracas as it unfolded.

Members of the public also got in the water to help.

"It is not trivial to be on suicide watch at all," said National's Shane Reti.

The soon-to-be flatmates were awarded University of Otago's Six60 Scholarships for 2023.

No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.

It comes after the group urged its members to contest local body elections.

Police say they are following 'a number of really good lines of inquiry'.