Troublesome teen assaults cop after sneaking into circus
The teen had been drinking at McDonalds and allegedly spat on a police officer.
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Lime e-scooters to leave Dunedin
The company today announced it will leave the city at the end of this month.
Killer drink-driver caught again, avoids jail
Dean Anthony Martin, 62, has been caught driving while disqualified 12 times.
Overstayer to remain behind bars till deportation
The woman had arrived in New Zealand on May 13, 2019, on a three-month visitor visa
You call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZ
The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.
Meth, cash seized in raids, may be linked to gangs in Christchurch
Six people have been charged in relation to the offending.
Recidivist sex offender pulled boy's pants down in public toilet
Members of the public restrained Stephen Wilkinson as police were called to the scene.
No plan for dealing with contaminated soil on new hospital land
The toxic deposits are deemed to pose a low risk to human health.
Salvation Army hired rapist who struck again, says review clears them
Dwayne Keats got a job as a volunteer for the Salvation Army in late 2016.
Former St John medic slams 'unacceptable' wait times for ambulance
He took an injured elderly man to the hospital himself, following more than an hour wait.
Supermarket attack 'changed our lives forever' - injured couple
Vanessa Andrews and Jorge Fuenzalida were stabbed as they tried to stop the attack.
Teen tasered, arrested as public watch in central Dunedin
Several members of the public watched on as the man struggled to free himself from police.
Schoolboy First XV sex act video shared online, police alerted
Police were made aware of the video after it was allegedly shared with another school.
Cricket bat murders: Culprit in 'sickening' attack unmasked after shock guilty plea
The 49-year-old has had name suppression for almost three and a-half years
Shock guilty plea: Man admits killing couple, torching house
Wiremu Namana pleads guilty to grisly killings a month before his trial was due to start.
Sweet find in the rubble uncovers Cadbury's history
The historical hoard was found in a cupboard on the second floor of the complex.
Magic night: Dunedin magician sweeps awards
Jonathan Usher won half of the six awards on offer at Magicana with his entertaining acts.
Dunedin fugitive who hired chopper remanded in custody
Dunedin fugitive paid for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.
Full rebuild of Otago's oldest school to begin next year
The province's oldest school is about to become the country's newest school.
Council creates new position to focus on Maori
Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.
Arthur Taylor back in court over tell-all book
Court asked to rule whether notorious inmate's account can be told.
Travel rort happening before Otago students caught: inquiry
Medical students in 2019 were found to go on holiday while on overseas placements.
Man crashes car through Dunedin Night 'n Day shop
A man drove his car through a Night 'n Day store in Dunedin this morning.
Mosgiel lifestylers vow to fight development
Neighbours say 130-lot project will ruin their country way of living.
Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'
Dunedin man who attacked partner in front of children a 'good father'.
Man threatened Dunedin supermarket staff and police
Man brandished knife in supermarket when asked to produce ID.
Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up
Police had prepared for violent clashes.
Person in hospital after packhouse injury
A person has been flown to Dunedin hospital after getting their arm stuck in a machine.
Dozing drink-driver nabbed near Dunedin police station
Man found asleep behind the wheel a block away from Dunedin police station.
Architect to evaluate former Sims building
Asbestos roof removed in 2017 as part of work to make the Port Chalmers building safe.
Passion for whisky sees career come full circle
Cyril Yates' passion for whisky distilling is evident by talking to him.
New Dunedin Hospital bed capacity questioned
The new hospital will not have enough beds: National.
Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.