Rapist, 89, tried for compassionate release from prison but died while still locked up
The man was serving an eight-year prison term for two decades of 'grave' sexual offending.
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Anger over 700 illegal rubbish dumping reports, zero prosecutions launched
Council says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.
Push for beach preservation gains traction
The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated.
Vandalism means no surf watch
Teens were recorded kicking out panels at the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club in Dunedin.
Power company Aurora narrowly avoided court action
Commerce Commission took advice on taking lines company to High Court.
Hotel review: An apartment fit for a Victorian gentleman
Staying in John Campbell's apartment (no, not that John Campbell) is a vintage treat.
Dunedin Hospital rebuild: $17m saving approved by mistake
A bill of at least $17 million has landed back in the lap of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ.
Bank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online account
Westpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.
‘Callous’ killing: Hairdresser gets life for stabbing friend
The court heard from several relatives of the victim.
'Positive light': Police deny prioritising social media
Police deny prioritising posting to social media over responding to media queries.
Sunfish washes up near Dunedin
DoC was called and a team of four people moved the giant fish.
Cruise ship passengers seeking cheaper rides on public buses cause havoc
Passengers disgruntled by steep shuttle fees into Dunedin stopped locals using the bus.
Man arrested after attack at bus stop
A Dunedin man reportedly punched a 63yo and an 83yo.
Man jailed for ‘feral’ sex attacks in van
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme drove his victims to isolated locations.
Jail term for man who stabbed neighbour
Paul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court by video link.
Auckland exodus: People leaving big city, but big sky country lures newcomers
The doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.
‘Extremely violent’ man smashes up ambulance
A young man became 'extremely violent' on his way to Dunedin Hospital.
Meningitis Foundation: Warnings over potential meningitis outbreak at Otago University
Meningitis Foundation is urging university students in Dunedin to be extremely cautious.
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Alleged paedophile ring and destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission.
Infection alert: Otago Uni issues warning over meningococcal case that visited pub, gym
The infected person was at 'Pint Night' at a Uni bar - and also visited the University gym
Woman allegedly pulls knife on schoolgirl in central Dunedin
A woman has been arrested after making threats this afternoon.
Rescued: Two people saved after car drives off 7m-high cliff
They were stranded on a small gravel beach, surrounded by high cliffs.
Man charged with murder of Sean Buis in Dunedin
Buis was fatally struck by a vehicle on Eglinton Rd in Mornington on July 21.
CSI wine: Kiwi firm raises $58m, launches proof-of-origin mark for wine
Tech pitched as the answer to a global counterfeiting crisis.
Flock to it: How to see Dunedin's cutest feathered locals
The favourite beach hangout for Otago's little blue penguins
Man found stabbed near Dunedin Airport dies of wounds
Anyone with information about the assault in Momona is urged to contact police.
Not loving it: Hangry man attacks Uber Eats car
A Dunedin man was so angry a meal arrived late.
Man burned as vape explodes in Dunedin cinema
Emergency services were called to a cinema after a vape exploded in a man's pocket.
Cocaine bust pair back in court
Two foreign nationals have been charged with conspiring to deal class A drugs in Dunedin.
Bravery awards for Dunedin Countdown stabbing heroes
Dunedin police officers awarded after stopping a stabbing spree at supermarket.
Unhappy meal: Driver crashes after choking on McDonald's chip
The man was taken to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution.
Case of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoC
The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.
Two houses seized in alleged cannabis-growing bunker case
The properties in Dunedin and Middlemarch have a combined estimated value of $650,000.