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Dunedin looks to hook in the exec class with NZ's 'cheapest' expensive homes
New arrivals to the city are a key source of buyers, say agents.
Police treating Unity Park death as homicide
Sean Buis, 28, died at the park last Thursday.
Army on standby: Heavy rain forecast activates emergency response centres
Dunedin and North Otago residents warned of heavy rain.
'Pretty special': Dead whale quite a find for 7-year-old
The whale was only the second-weirdest thing Archie had found washed up.
Wastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passed
A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.
Teen cops fine for driving with head out window
Temperatures in Dunedin have plummeted, making driving conditions dangerous.
Dunedin death now treated as 'suspicious'
There were reports a man had been assaulted and then run over by a vehicle.
Dunedin death still being treated as unexplained
Information is still unclear after Dunedin man died after a serious assault.
Ardern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticism
Co-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.
Bodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Khalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.
'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicle
Health worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.
Mother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting her
Obsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.
'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencing
Wicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.
'Cherished and beautiful': Tribute to woman swept away in flooded river
The 29-year-old's body was found in the vehicle the following day.
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.
Crash driver allegedly assaulted pair who stopped to help
The woman attacked one man by biting his forearm and scratching his face.
Burglar leaves unwelcome deposit in women's toilet
Judge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.
Exclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly dropped
He was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.
'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gathering
Dunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Rugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fears
Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Hospitals struggling to treat patients, staff reassigned to fill duties
Dunedin Hospital's intensive care and Covid-19 wards were at capacity last night.
New mega-cable nearly doubles NZ broadband power
What's in store for home users, and Spark investors.
Terrified women campers told by man he was there to help
Wearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.
Destiny pastor accused of intimidation after posing outside queer-friendly bar
Bar co-owner said he believed the goal of pastor's messages was to intimidate.
Climate change: 'Managed retreat' for South Dunedin
Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.
Bakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staff
Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.
Is this the biggest concert coming to NZ in 2023?
Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.
Anti-mandate protesters outnumbered by counter protesters
A march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.
Woman almost decapitated on icy crash with 4yo in the car
Dunedin woman's quick reflexes saved her from being decapitated by a road barrier.