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'Wake-up call': Part of maternity hospital closed due to staff shortage
Critically low staffing caused the closure on Friday — the first in the ward's history.
Bittersweet outcome for family who lost two dogs
An Invercargill family's search for their two beloved dogs has had a bittersweet ending.
'Some sick people': Pet goat Cleo found decapitated
'It's not a nice way to find your animal, something that you love.'
Dunedin's sea lion population positioned for big increase this summer
Dunedin's sea lion population could be in for a record breeding season this summer.
Part of Dunedin's Queen Mary Maternity Centre closes due to lack of staff
Part of a Dunedin maternity centre as closed temporarily due to staff shortages.
Officials cold on $85m train workshop
Officials rejected a Government idea to reopen the Hillside railway workshop.
10-year-old Dunedin girl Harlow found safe and well
Harlow had been missing from her South Dunedin home since 5pm Wednesday.
'Everywhere we looked': Police slam bad driving during deadly holiday period
New Zealand's official holiday road toll period ended yesterday with 17 deaths.
'Instinctive': Sea lion incident at Dunedin's St Clair beach sparks discussion
Experts described the actions of the bodyboarder as showing a lack of education.
Watch: DoC condemns bodyboarder's encounter with sea lion
Bodyboarder was filmed wildly swinging his board at a sea lion at a Dunedin beach.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year's
Festival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.
Drunk Dunedin man claiming he had a gun sparks police response
Drunk man who claimed he had a gun sparked a police callout to Dunedin pub yesterday.
'Like getting the moa back': Sea lion births give hope and joy
There are 28 potential breeding sea lions.
'He's going to be missed by everybody': Christmas day crash victim was making fresh start
Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.
Christmas crashes: Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Gordonton
The crash was reported to police just after 9.20am today.
First stage of Dunedin Hospital build granted consent
An independent panel has approved a fast-tracked consent for stage 1 of the $1.47b build.
Murderer denied parole as 'undue risk'
Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.
Kiwi's death after jab: Pathologist who performed autopsy on risk of vaccine
Dr Hung conducted the autopsy on a man who likely died due to the jab.
$500k damages claim: Doctors blamed viral illness, toddler died of leukaemia
Within hours of being discharged Hineihana Mausii was dead.
'Like something out of GTA': Man charged after botched daylight getaway
Robbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.
'Idiotic': Farm manager's smashing spree to show off to younger passengers
He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.
'I'm gonna get ya': Man stabbed through bathroom door by brother
Braydon Lee Hodder's violent outburst left his little brother terrified.
Anti-vax graffiti after death of Dunedin man leaving staff on edge
The graffiti read 'NO VAX' and 'Rory RIP'.
Contingency plans: Travellers to south urged to prepare if exposed to Covid
more than 12,000 people were booked to travel in, or out, of Auckland today.
Man charged with manslaughter over death of Dunedin woman denied suppression
The man openly wept in the dock when his application was denied.
Meth dealing former teacher hits 'rock bottom'
A former teacher 'wasted two years' creating and dealing meth, says counsel.
Nurse 'wholeheartedly sorry' over online threats to attack vaccination buses
She says fear rather than reason drove her to post the video.
Teen admits falling asleep at wheel before double-fatal crash
The 17-year-old appeared via audiovisual link in the Dunedin Youth Court yesterday.
Nurse investigated over online threats to attack vaccination buses
Dunedin nurse referred to a professional conduct committee by Nursing Council.
Police investigate report of car driving towards Covid-19 protesters
Anti-vaccine and anti-mandate protesters blocked the main street on Saturday.
Police investigate anti-vaxxer's video threats
Woman claims tyres will be slashed and vaccines will be taken from mobile clinics.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.