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Woman threatened rape complaint to stay in NZ, court hears
A woman on trial for making a false rape complaint says her retraction was false.
Four suffer smoke inhalation in Dunedin blaze
At least one person had to be rescued from the roof of Dunedin House.
Gun pellets found after damage to Dunedin home
A woman discovered pellets apparently from a firearm at her home in Dunedin.
'I've forgotten what it is like to feel well'
Dunedin woman with rare disease blogs about her journey to raise awareness.
Prisoner who had throat slashed 'alive by a divine miracle'
Razor blade fused to a piece of plastic used in attack in prison day room.
Canine love triangle has its culmination in court
Custody battle over plucky Chihuahua pup has reached resolution in Dunedin District Court.
Man fined for intentionally causing pregnant partner to crash
They argued about the route home when man pulled down hard on car's steering wheel.
Dunedin residents go nuts over loud rumble
Hundreds of people have taken to Facebook in an attempt to figure out what it was.
Bite, not a fight: Man acquitted of disfiguring partner who lost three teeth
Man spent several months behind bars awaiting the trial and was then acquitted.
Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru
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Man rows solo from Dunedin to Cape Horn in 154 days
The journey took the 67-year-old just 154 days.
$370k penalty: Man 'too sick to work' takes Hawaii holiday
The Dunedin man must repay his insurer $370,000, a judge has ruled.
Machete attack: Parole Board 'struggles' with man's claim he didn't mean to hurt anyone
Australian citizen - a father of two - had been back in NZ only a week before attack.
Fight or bite? Accused says his partner lost three teeth attacking him
'I swallowed one [tooth] and I spat two out ... I freaked out' witness tells court.
Auckland fog: 50 flights cancelled before restrictions lifted
More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Father 'hit children, threatened to shoot horse'
Court told during one beating, boy cried in pain, pleaded for father to stop hitting him.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Vomit, urine, broken glass: 'Safe' student bar faces liquor licence fight
The Otago students' association bought the bar for a safe and controlled drinking space.
Elton John adds third Auckland show
Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.
All Blacks star confirms shift overseas
All Blacks winger to join London Irish at end of the 2019 season.
Dunedin students call for cheaper alcohol
They want the Dunedin City Council to help them lobby the Government to make it happen.
Tragic turn for elderly Kiwi couple stranded in Canada
A stopover in Canada turned into a two-and-a-half year struggle for a Kiwi family.
Girl, 14, denies attempted murder of police officer; hopes for bail
Defendant appeared at hearing via audiovisual link from facility in the North Island.
Injured e-scooter rider who collided with truck at fault
Woman hit by truck in Dunedin while riding an e-scooter is found at fault.
Truck driver cleared over Lime scooter crash
Truck driver found not at fault over accident which left scooter rider with head injuries.
Arrest over bomb hoax at Dunedin Airport
A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving fake explosive device at Dunedin Airport.
'On the turps?': Having 'couple of beers' before court doesn't impress judge
'I don't think you've taken today seriously enough', judge tells defendant.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
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Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Judge blasts police: Burglary victim pays for urine clean up
Police inaction means burglary victim forced to pay carpet cleaning bill.
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.
Kiwi captures rare moment of Saturn sneaking behind moon
Griffin captured "great" view of rare celestial event, Saturn being eclipsed by the moon.