Student struck with cricket bat knocked unconscious
Police were called after reports of a large number of men fighting.
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Man nabbed after attempt to smuggle pie in pants
The man was located by police and the pie was recovered, but "unsellable''.
'Coming up with a story': Self defence claim in cricket bat killing in doubt
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Drug testing at Otago O-week in the open for first time
Know Your Stuff NZ volunteers began three days of testing samples on Thursday.
Cricket-bat killing: Murder accused says victim had 'look of evil'
Man accused of killing friend with a cricket bat still claiming 'self-defence.'
Drink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limit
The 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.
40% of MDMA tested at O-week contains dangerous substitute
Side effects include not being able to sleep for days and it can be fatal.
'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm
49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.
Cricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene
39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.
Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack
Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.
Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'
John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
NZ's most beautiful public transport rides
There are some stunning views you can get from buses, trains and boats ferries.
Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
Passengers refuse face masks: Police called in
Employers advised bus drivers not to argue with passengers.
Woman's hair ripped from scalp in random attack
The defendant, witnesses said, appeared to be especially hostile.
Body found on beach in Dunedin still being investigated
Police were called to the Heyward Point area shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
'It's my own fault': Coma, arm amputated after drunk motorcycle crash
It was weeks before he regained consciousness.
Cornrow row: School's U-turn relief for student
Concern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.
Kiwis less active than Americans and Brits, global study shows
Only 58 per cent of Kiwis are physically active - and that's an improvement.
Person injured after mobility scooter crash with car
Police were called to the crash in Dunedin at about 11.10am.
Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving
Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.
Wrangling Shrek the sheep lookalike good practice for young rugby players
The year 13 pupils had been watching the rogue ewe for some time.
'Extreme haircut': Student told to undo cornrows
A Dunedin teenager is butting heads with his high school over his hairstyle.
Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs
Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.
Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown
Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.
Search under way in gully for missing woman seen in 'distress'
The search began last night after members of the public raised concerns.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.
'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths
It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.
Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control
BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.
'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
Euthanasia advocate convicted of South African murders censured in New Zealand
South African doctor guilty of murder didn't disclose convictions.