Dunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosis
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Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
The surprising history behind Dunedin's loos
Underground toilets once seemed like a good idea - why do we no longer build them?
Repeated drink-driver jailed after 'helping' mate
The defendant had 12 drink-driving convictions to his name.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.
Woman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSD
The male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream
"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.
Fruit fright: Man finds needle in his banana
Stock was pulled from supermarket shelves after a Dunedin man found a needle in banana.
Dunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused parole
A man who sexually abused eight girls is trying to appeal his case.
Judge unimpressed by 'complete lack of respect for women'
Man who threatened to burn down his partner's house given a second chance.
Nearby helicopter not used in search for missing diver
Jake Bridson, 23, died at popular Catlins snorkelling spot Owaka Heads on December 27.
'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
'Vigilante justice': Man tied with ski rope, hooded and told he'd be shot in the head
Attacker was a boxer who has represented the country internationally.
'People could've got high from walking past': Cannabis grown in every room including roof
A man who used every room in a Dunedin flat to grow cannabis has been jailed.
Plane flips causing crash near Dunedin
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said it was alerted to the crash at 12.47pm.
Make way: Road temporarily closed for sea lion and pup
The council said people could still visit the area on foot or by bicycle.
Man jailed for stabbing dog, threatening mother
John McVicar stabbed his mother's dog in the neck and said she would get the same.
Back to jail: Child rapist found with sex-abuse material
Judge calls Pierre John Parsons' offending 'vile and degrading'.
Aurora Energy price hike: Worst-hit residents face even larger increases
Some residents face power price increases of up to an average of $876 per year by 2025-26.
A pretty good plan D: Marketing campaign draws visitors to Dunedin
The self-deprecating campaign was launched by Enterprise Dunedin last May.
Tree falls on Dunedin Northern Motorway
Police were alerted to reports of a pine tree falling onto the road near Pigeon Flat Rd.
Wheels in motion: The 12 transport projects that will change Dunedin
More than $100 million could be spent on 12 major projects over the next decade.
Surgeries restricted after 'unprecedented demand' in southern ED's
The Southern District Health Board has postponed all deferrable elective surgery.
Phone scammer tricks Dunedin woman out of $15k
Fake Spark employee told 69-year-old woman her Spark account had been hacked.
Police search for driver after Dunedin crash injures six, one critically
Two cars collided on Ravensbourne Rd on Friday night, injuring six.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prison
The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Man planned to behead police officer with an axe
Ruairi Taylor chased officer along a road wielding a weapon and shouting 'Allahu Akbar'.
Diesel spill on Baldwin Street
Firefighters cordoned off Baldwin St, in Dunedin, yesterday afternoon after a fuel spill. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
A slippery slope after diesel spill on world's steepest street
Firefighters were called to Baldwin St in Dunedin at about 2.45pm on Tuesday.