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Wind threat upgraded to warning for Dunedin

Northwest gales are expect from 6pm today until 7am tomorrow in areas of Otago.

16 for the road: Drink driver's stunning response to police question

Pulled over for 'hesitant' driving, Wayne Kearns was asked how much he'd had to drink.

Weather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South Island

MetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.

Son's death the latest heartbreaking blow in mum's tragic life

Vinnie Beecroft's body was recovered after he went missing off the coast of Dunedin.

Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14

Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.

'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail term

Former gang member threatened two people he believed "narked" on his mate.

Woman, 20, sentenced for sex with 15-year-old boy

Olivia Bambery shared a bed with the teen, with the permission of his parents.

Search for missing male at Dunedin beach

A search will continue until dark for a person missing after struggling in the water.

The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin

No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.

Oil giant trespasses Dunedin granny

'If OMV are worried about a 51kg grandma they really are in a bad way.'

Clueless crim: Meth dealer busted thanks to incriminating phone photo

His phone's home screen featured a photo of him smoking meth.

Medical professional walks away from family violence charge with clean record

Court suppresses man's identity after 'excessive self-defence' incident.

Youngster racially abused, has face smeared with dog poo

A young girl was threatened with a fake gun while subjected to vile racial abuse.

His Airbnb home was used as a brothel. He's now been offered counselling

Plumber called to fix hot water system after heavy use finds scenes of a brothel.

City zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to Māori

Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.

Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South

Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.

Student zone furniture dumping rife, ratepayers picking up removals bill

Ratepayers are picking up the bill as council puts on extra services to remove furniture.

Mega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for Otago

Parts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.