Tradie axed while attending funeral wins $24k
The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.
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Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
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Footage of the incident on a one-way bridge has gone viral.
Alleged charity jar theft caught on camera
A man has been caught swiping a charity jar from a Waikouaiti fish and chip shop.
Search for missing Otago man continues after sighting
Ian Marshall has been missing almost 24 hours.
Teens less fit than parents were at same age
A comparison study across two generations has found a decline in adolescent fitness.
Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
She didn't want his cuddles, so he punched her 15 times
"Is this what you want, do you want me to beat you up?"
Watch: Superman v Streaker at Southland-Otago match
After more than 30 seconds of foolery, the man is finally cornered by security.
How a $10 taxi trip cost Dunedin woman $1500
A 450m taxi ride would cost around $10, but the quick trip cost a Dunedin nurse $1500.
'Cancer or a sex life'
'Blu Blokes' puts spotlight on prostate cancer. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Shot sheep defies odds and lives to raise lambs in Dunedin
A sheep shot through the head near Dunedin has made a stunning recovery.
Strong Port Otago delivers $9m dividend
Port Otago has seen some strong gains with an expected $9m dividend due.
Worker seriously injured after gold mine fall
The employee fell from a height while working on the Macraes mine's processing plant.
Man accused of indecent act at Botanic Gardens
The man allegedly performed an indecent act in the women's toilets in the lower garden.
'He's never run as fast': Fourth suspicious approach to child
Another child has reported being suspiciously approached nearby a Dunedin school.
Suspected drug dealer arrested outside KFC
He was selling his own secret blend of herbs and spices in the car park.
Harbour rescue: 'Lucky' man's cries heard from passing boat
A yachtsman was lucky to survive 90 minutes in the water.
Tall tale: Dunedin faces challenge for world's steepest street title
Welsh town claims it's street is 1 per cent steeper than famed Baldwin St.
Grapes of wrath: Spat breaks out between two hop-on hop-off wine tours
Marlborough-based Hop on Hop off Wine Tours is hopping mad
School in lockdown after chemical spill
Chemical spill sparks a major emergency services response this morning.
Westland Milk lowers predicted payout range
Westland Milk Products has lowered its predicted payout range another 5c.
Michael Laws calls Africa 'the very worst of humanity'
Michael Laws said the ORC had received no formal complaints about it.
Man falls through garage as concrete roof collapses
The man was sweeping leaves off the garage's flat concrete roof when it gave way.
Lambs shot at Mosgiel house
Three lambs were killed and a ewe shot in the head with what may have been a .22 rifle.
Son 'relentless' in draining parents' $316k life savings
Mum's plea saves son from prison term for 833 dishonest transactions.
Schools hit by 'critically low' relief teacher supply
More principals than trainee teachers at Otago University's recruitment day.
Skydiver, paraglider recovering after separate crashes
Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.
'Unbelievably appalling': Dunedin student jailed over bestiality images
Man who shared bestiality images, wrote about desire to rape babies jailed for 3 years.
Otago merino making mark in space
Merino wool from Central Otago sheep has made it into space.
Skydiver survives Queenstown parachute accident
Police say a 29-year-old man received moderate injuries after crashing on NZOne premises.
Sex and alcohol: Concerns over focus of law camp review
Initial interviews only focused on excessive alcohol consumption and sexualised behaviour.