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Out-of-control deer shot after escaping in Dunedin suburb
Police said the animals could have created issues if they got on to the motorway.
'Serious concern': Four unsecured rifles found in police search
Police confiscated the firearms, ammunition and a small amount of cannabis.
Southerly blast to bring snow to 100m
A severe weather watch for snow is in place from 2am to 8am on Wednesday.
Fur goodness' sake: Invasion disrupts junior sports games
A branch had to be used to coax the beast off the hallowed turf.
Southern cancer treatment outsourced to Christchurch
A rapidly expanding cancer waiting list forced the SDHB to outsource 200 patients.
Temperatures set to rise across the country
The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.
Nanaia Mahuta on the shape of international relations in a Covid-19 world
Minister addresses issues at the opening of the annual Foreign Policy School at Otago Uni.
'Recognised world leader' appointed as new University of Otago vice-chancellor
Prof David Murdoch was reportedly chosen after an extensive global recruitment search.
Councillor threatened before vote on Māori representation
'Threats like that are unacceptable ... it is 2021, get with the times.'
Savings for south at risk as Christchurch questions new water reforms
It is difficult yet to see a compelling case for change, Christchurch mayor said.
'Creepy and bizarre': Critics ridicule new weight-loss device
The device uses magnets to stop people from opening their mouths enough to eat solids.
Kiwi weight loss device locks mouth almost shut
Researchers say magnetic device could be affordable tool for people battling obesity.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
'Gutless': Man avoids jail after $11k student flat burglary
Cheylan Dawson received a home detention sentence and 200 hours' community work.
'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurors
It is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.
Truck ploughs into parked cars near Dunedin Airport
Police were notified of the crash early this morning.
'Fear of failure': Secondary school scraps level 1 NCEA exams
A school survey found pupils were placing pressure on themselves, afraid of failure.
Man sentenced for attacking woman, throwing phone in sea
Corey Thomas Littlejohn, 23, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Award winning musician, law student convicted for drink driving
last year, the man won the prize for best Pacific song at the Pacific Music Awards.
Man who chased police officer with tomahawk denied parole
The man said he had planned to decapitate his victim.
Man who flung partner from moving car jailed
The incident marked the end of nearly a year of offending, the court heard.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Countdown attack: Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The man has elected a trial by jury.
Mystery of Little Ted's missing head solved
Little Ted's body is in the keeping of Toitu Otago Settler's Museum.
Child with toy gun prompts armed police call out
A motorist contacted police after seeing what looked like a gun being waved from a car.
Rugby referee, 21, suffers heart failure during club game
Game abandoned after Tim Wills collapsed to the ground during championship colts match.
'Really prevalent': The worrying teen trend that has a lasting impact
Distribution of explicit images of unsuspecting teens by their peers is rampant in Otago.
Troublesome teen assaults cop after sneaking into circus
The teen had been drinking at McDonalds and allegedly spat on a police officer.
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.