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'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.

Meth, cash seized in raids, may be linked to gangs in Christchurch

Six people have been charged in relation to the offending.

Recidivist sex offender pulled boy's pants down in public toilet

Members of the public restrained Stephen Wilkinson as police were called to the scene.

No plan for dealing with contaminated soil on new hospital land

The toxic deposits are deemed to pose a low risk to human health.

Magic night: Dunedin magician sweeps awards

Jonathan Usher won half of the six awards on offer at Magicana with his entertaining acts.

Dunedin fugitive who hired chopper remanded in custody

Dunedin fugitive paid for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.

Full rebuild of Otago's oldest school to begin next year

The province's oldest school is about to become the country's newest school.

Council creates new position to focus on Maori

Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.

Arthur Taylor back in court over tell-all book

Court asked to rule whether notorious inmate's account can be told.

Travel rort happening before Otago students caught: inquiry

Medical students in 2019 were found to go on holiday while on overseas placements.

Man crashes car through Dunedin Night 'n Day shop

A man drove his car through a Night 'n Day store in Dunedin this morning.

Mosgiel lifestylers vow to fight development

Neighbours say 130-lot project will ruin their country way of living.

Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'

Dunedin man who attacked partner in front of children a 'good father'.