Sea lion recovering after apparent great white shark attack in Dunedin
The sea lion suffered a 40cm-wide bite to its side.
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'Unfairly targeted': Tourism operators keen for cruise ships to return
Cruise ships became Covid hot spots particularly after the Ruby Princess outbreak.
Lifestyle course designed to improve health for diabetics
Doctors say programme needed to stem diabetes tide, fast becoming a global health crisis.
Cricket bat killing: Sister says brutal actions tore her world apart
Sister of man brutally beaten to death with cricket bat says family will never heal.
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
'Brutal' cricket bat murderer avoids life without parole
The 39-year-old was jailed for a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.
Discharge without conviction for offending against boys
The judge said a criminal record would "destroy" the offenders' career opportunities.
Former police officer jailed for attack on ex-wife's new man
Sentencing judge tells ex-cop Iain William Milne "you totally lost the plot".
Police took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirms
Officers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.
Asbestos dust discovered in Dunedin Civic Centre
Asbestos dust has been noticed in civic centre offices in Dunedin.
Otago fog disrupts flights, boats
An Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.
Darts rage: Player thrown out of second club
'I'm no saint, and I'd had a bellyful... sometimes you've got to stick up for yourself'.
Offender's life would be 'totally ruined' by conviction: Judge
Dunedin man avoids conviction and receives permanent name suppression.
Tenants baffled after intruder floods bathrooms, sprinkles sand
'If it was more malicious I'd probably feel less safe', resident says after odd break-in.
Crews fight blaze at Otago University
Emergency services were called to the College of Education auditorium at 8.25am.
Cancer treatment 'screwed up... an absolute disaster'
Litany of misdiagnosis, missed opportunities and mishandled appointments.
First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report
'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'
Man who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second time
John Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.
Mad Magpie: Social cricketer faces life ban for attacking opponents
The Mad Magpies wicketkeeper admitted assaults sparked by an umpire's decision.
'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
Missing for 43 years: The baffling disappearance of Michael Dudley
"People can go missing quite easily, but cars and things? We generally find them."
Pensioners at war: The tiny town torn apart by 'toxic' dispute
Beneath Palmerston's calm exterior, tensions between rival pensioners have been bubbling.
'Put it away': Serial flasher convicted for 35th time
Barry Allan New has 34 convictions for obscene behaviour or indecencies since 1984.
International flights dropped from Dunedin Airport
Before Covid-19, Virgin Australia flew two to three direct weekly flights from Dunedin.
Wild city: How and where to see wildlife in Dunedin
Dunedin is home to a curious range of wildlife all within easy reach from the city centre.
Train driver didn't see teen climate protesters on tracks until it was 'dangerously' close
Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti activists have again stopped a train from leaving Dunedin.
Former Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull's funeral at town hall
The hall has capacity for 2200 people, seated.
'Polite and compliant': Gang member who blackmailed man for 250,000 paroled
Muru Muru Taana-Andrews, 34, will be released from prison next week.
'A good show': Visitors drenched as waves crash against sea wall
Short breaks between waves and a high tide should mean another good show in Dunedin today.
'Cheeky twinkle in his eye': Tributes flow for Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull
Dave Cull was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October last year.
Mistreatment claims spark investigation at Dunedin animal park
SPCA and MPI staff descend on Animal Ark which opened this month.
Repeat drink-driver rolls her car into sea, lucky not to drown
Angela Jean Carey has been convicted of drink-driving eight times.