Man convicted of twice raping host has appeal rejected
A man twice raped his host after she had noticed his drunkenness and offered him a bed.
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'Dumb on dumb': Rescue chopper chief fuming over reckless drone behaviour
Police have been notified of the incident which happened at about 6.40pm last night.
'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same night
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A bossy sign outside a Dunedin bungalow demands investigation when you're on holiday.
No investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracks
A group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.
'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blaze
Bronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.
Teens arrested after night of verbal abuse and fighting in student quarter
Five people were identified as the culprits by police.
Boy found by police after sleepwalking nearly half a kilometre
He had sleepwalked about 400m, he said.
Man hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hob
Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to a Dunedin's property before 7pm.
Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch
It follows the opening of the quarantine-free transtasman bubble this morning.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Police seek information after walker run over by green sedan.
Cricket and rugby commentator Iain Gallaway dies aged 98
The sports commentator Iain Gallaway also known as the Voice of Carisbrook has died.
Prince Philip's Kiwi requests for funeral
As the world paid tribute to Philip, there were two Kiwi touches at his final farewell.
'So brave': Wife of badly burnt officer praises his quick thinking
Te Anau police officer faces long recovery after accident left him with severe burns.
Murderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisons
Death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.
'Abusive and vomiting all over us': Big boozing days see spike in harm
Peak national drunkenness: "One quarter" of some weekend ED patients are drunk.
Lead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health response
Alerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.
Ammunition thief tells Dunedin court of regret for actions
Man stole ammunition days before the second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks.
Pandemic forces closure of Dunedin bars
'It's a hell of a thing to go through,' said bar owner Phil Ellis.
Doctor who murdered teen dies in prison on day appeal fails
The convicted murderer's appeal failed yesterday.
'I've seen my family collapse': Killer doctor's appeal fails, father's relief
Amber-Rose Rush's family's relief as killer's appeal bid tossed out.
Killer Dunedin doctor's appeal over Amber-Rose Rush murder thrown out
The judges went further to say they were satisfied Venod Skantha was guilty.
'They better get a move on': Frustration over access to Covid vaccine
One woman's 91-year-old mother suffering with dementia is still waiting for a vaccine.
Extremely dry conditions in East Otago
"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."
He let his drunk friend drive him home. His brain will never be the same after crash
Eight parts of Isaac McCallum's brain were injured when his friend crashed his car.
Teen charged after 'firearm threats' on Instagram
The threats were allegedly over money owed and mentioned a firearm.
Financial support for struggling railway not covered in council budget
The Dunedin City Council draft 10-year plan does not include backing for the company.
Methamphetamine, cash found in sleeping man's car
Police were called to a supermarket car park after the sleeping driver was spotted.
Dunedin man shoots neighbour's windows while firing gun at bottles
The 34-year-old man was charged with discharging a firearm near a dwelling.
PM's Dunedin visit thwarted by fog
The fog has affected several flights in and out of the airport this morning.
'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at church
The teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.
Watch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitches
A try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?
Boating tragedy: Questions over whether camera could have saved toddler
Camera which aims to show boaties a safe passage has been installed but not yet activated.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.