New ZealandDoctor who murdered Dunedin teen jailed at least 19 yearsVenod Skantha is being sentenced in the High Court in Dunedin this afternoon.06 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandEarly release for killer drunk driver horrifies family'Knowing your son's killer is out after two years, living a normal life.'05 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandMy girl's murderer: 'As a doctor he took an oath to save lives, not take them'A grieving stepfather believes the killer should be sentenced today for taking two lives.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's a mis-steak: Motorist's bizarre defence to 15th drink-drive chargeDriver claimed it was what he'd eaten, not what he drank, that made him drunk.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly stressful': Wedding invitations delivered weeks lateA Dunedin couple's wedding invitations were delivered nearly a month after the big day.04 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandWoman who dumped body denied paroleAleisha Dawson drove Brent Bacon's body to a secluded area, north of Dunedin.04 Mar 05:47 PM
New ZealandFamily's anger as child abuser freed on paroleA Dunedin sex offender and former youth-group leader will be released on parole today.03 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandSnail mail: NZ Post boxes left for a month'Jam-packed' boxes: NZ Post concedes 1700 posted items went unprocessed03 Mar 05:53 PM
New ZealandHe fatally stabbed a miniature horse 41 times. Now the owner wants to meetStar was stabbed 41 times in a bizarre attack.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHe slayed Star: Guilty plea over brutal miniature horse deathStar died after bizarre and brutal attack.03 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelTravel less, relax more in these short-haul, Kiwi hole-upsMake the most of your New Zealand staycation.02 Mar 12:07 AM
New ZealandMan on murder accessory charges bailedMan who allegedly helped a murder accused flee and evade police has been released on bail.29 Feb 02:46 AM
RoyalsBirthday card from the Queen, at only 25Wil Thomas turns 100 today, but can claim he is 25 since he was born on a leap day.28 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWoman who made anti-Muslim comments says she's not racistThe Dunedin woman also assaulted a bar manager after the 'abhorrent' comments.28 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandA recently-bereaved Dunedin man has been left which just a towel and t-shirt after a fire ripped through his home, killing his dogA Dunedin man's partner died suddenly, then a house fire killed his dog.28 Feb 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Get-rich-quick scheme': Mosgiel man jailed on Ecstasy import chargeBlocks of class-B crystals were concealed in a plastic pond filter.27 Feb 10:49 PM
EntertainmentRod Stewart announces Dunedin concert at Forsyth Barr StadiumRod Stewart will perform a third New Zealand concert especially for his South Island fans.27 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandMan threw makeshift bottle bomb at workmate to give him 'a fright'A man was left with chemical burns after the 'stupid prank'.27 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand$50m Lotto bonanza! NZ's biggest ever jackpot: Should it be split up?The debate has started - is $50 million just too much for a single winner?26 Feb 06:06 PM
New Zealand'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuseMother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand$42m Lotto fever brings out the superstitionsQuirky behaviour comes to the fore as people will try anything to take the jackpot.25 Feb 05:11 PM
New ZealandInmates' appeal over brutal prison attack failsEthan Hokai and Kodie Reece Russell each had 18 months added to their existing jail terms.24 Feb 06:50 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in DunedinA person has died in a house fire in Dunedin overnight.23 Feb 04:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor murders teen: Hospital makes no changes after lies"We still seek to operate a high trust environment with staff."22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.22 Feb 08:27 AM
LifestyleTrapped cat in no rush to be rescuedCuriosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.20 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandWaihola sex offender released on paroleA sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.20 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandDunedin church set to be demolished for social housingDue to the demanding for accommodation in Dunedin a church is set to be demolished.20 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandFailed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 chargesBarry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.19 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandOnly have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation WeekSex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.19 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for 'cowardly, degrading' attack on girlfriend'You are a recidivist violent person,' the judge said.19 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandTeen who smashed windscreen of police van regrets 'dumb decision''It was a new and novel experience and one he doesn't want to repeat,' his lawyer said.18 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandAmbulance staff hindered by drunken incidentsSt John has had to remind the public that damage to their vehicles will be taken seriously18 Feb 05:23 AM
