Man who killed friend denied parole, lacks ‘progress’
Jason Blackler says he is intent on completing anti-violence rehabilitation.
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The singer is in Dunedin to perform at Sir Rod Stewart’s concert tonight.
National cancer working group forms in response to critical shortages
Crippling doctor workforce shortages have closed down some cancer services in Dunedin.
Rod Stewart fan irate after Ticketmaster changes seat without notice or refund
"We are no longer getting what we paid for."
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Silver Fern Farms lifts profit by 82%
Biggest changes in 75 years vindicated, Silver Fern says.
Yeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillors
Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.
‘Manipulative and dangerous’: Rapist, murderer Paul Bailey to stay behind bars
Parole Board says public would be at risk if 'dangrous' killer released.
Dunedin roads will have more women's names
City responds to criticism over streets being named after men.
No more chances - judge’s response to serial offending
Dunedin woman has accepted she must abandon her chaotic lifestyle.
‘Methed-out’ man targets Asians in ‘disturbing’ crimes
Heavily dressed in layers of clothes, Jayden Morgan approached women and pricked them.
Dunedin truck crash: Pedestrian killed by runaway truck named
Connor Harley Latty was on his way to work when the out-of-control truck crashed into him.
'I'm not out for blood': Woman confronts her abuser in court
A Dunedin woman's abuser has been jailed after years of 'habitual' sexual attacks.
Construction firm collapses owing $2m, eight projects in limbo
Rising costs and falling prices claim another casualty.
Person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident at Mainland Poultry
The person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in moderate condition.
Couple sell new $135k Mercedes back to dealer at huge loss after seatbelt breakages
The car was listed for $20,000 more the day after the dealer bought it back.
Dunedin pedestrian truck death ‘tragedy for all involved’
A pedestrian was hit by an apparently runaway truck in central Dunedin this morning.
St Patrick’s Day chaos: Naked man amongst arrests
Police have been called to numerous incidents involving Dunedin students.
Logo proposal for University of Otago a ‘bold change’
Proposed logo for university would swap the traditional coat of arms for a tohu.
Dunedin drive-by shooting: 25yo man arrested, facing attempted murder charge
Friday's shooting happened on Dunedin's Thomas Burns St. Police appealed for information.
‘I was frozen’: Woman accuses Qigong master healer of grabbing her breast
"If you feel I did not do a good job. No payment."
'Ridiculous': Family held at gunpoint as police raid goes wrong
Man is startled as police descend on his property with guns trained on his head.
Three people arrested after baseball bat threat over crash
The trio left the scene, but were stopped by police.
Taieri flood death: Test of new 4WD ends in fiancee's drowning
Sarah Shirley was killed after her partner took their new 4WD for a spin through floods.
Body found in cave south of Dunedin, rāhui in place
The discovery has led to a rāhui being put in place at Taieri Mouth.
AOS swarm property in central Dunedin
A man was seen being led away by police at about 6.30pm.
'Just trying to get away with it': Police catch speeding driver twice in one day
The Dunedin woman claimed she was just late for work but police weren't convinced.
‘Very busy’ Dunedin Hospital postpones some planned care
Staff vacancies and large numbers of sick people have forced hospital to postpone care.
Family of late Dunedin man remember unique and adventurous character
"He didn’t think people really liked him that much, but they did and we knew they did."
Rooftop siege: Tempers flare during eight-hour showdown in suburban street
Emotions boiled over during the eight-hour standoff involving a barefoot man.
Dazzling skies: More auroras to be seen in NZ
Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis have been active following recent solar storms.
One person critically injured following crash outside Dunedin
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm this afternoon.
Dunedin light research centre given Māori name
The Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies has a new Māori name.
Man down from Dunedin roof after standoff
Officers were called to Neidpath Rd in the suburb of Mornington.