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Steve Braunias: Ancient man discovers the wheel
Steve Braunias asked his friend Shayne Carter to teach him how to drive.
Man's throat burned in sanitiser prank: 'It was a criminal act'
Costly "prank" for man who put hand-sanitiser in his colleague's raspberry cordial.
US TV star allows more public access to pristine NZ valley
Matt Lauer purchased the lease for $13 million last year.
'Nightmare': Father abused, neglected his children
As dad laid passed out, his toddlers played by hot element he used to spot cannabis.
US skier who died on Mt Aspiring named
The accident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday near the Bonar Glacier.
'Running of the Beers' student fundraiser canned
Police have put the kibosh on a student fundraiser, saying it promotes excessive drinking.
Police's warning after Kiwis lose $40k in mail scam
Police are warning residents not to be taken in by a Malaysian-based postal scam.
Anti-1080 profanity sprayed on sign
Waitaki District Council contractor called to remove graffiti on the sign.
Dunedin residents on world's steepest street sick of tourists
Council proposes slower speeds for Baldwin St.
Body of missing man found in river
Police and volunteers have been searching for the man since last week.
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.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Watch: Tourist's one-way bridge reversing shocker
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.