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'I was so shocked': Four rising stars win Six60 scholarship
Four talented Otago students have been chosen for an exclusive Six60 scholarship.
'Terrible start': Kiwi rally driver in high-speed crash
Emma Gilmour in hospital after rolling vehicle 'violently at speed' in practice session.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Beer fears as Speight’s supply runs low
Lion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.
'Hostages in their own home': Neighbours fed up with Airbnb stayers
An Airbnb in Central Otago has become a source of contention for the neighbours.
Opinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us back
Anaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.
Watch: 'Not fit to drive' - video shows campervan swerving over centre line
Shocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.
Board chairman's 'racial slur' revealed
Barry Williams has been under fire for using an alleged racial slur towards a food worker.
'Blood-covered' man bashes on door at midnight in Milton
Police were busy in Dunedin last night after a mugging, drunk drivers and break-ins.
Orchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accident
The Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Green light for electric police car
A BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.
This NZ attraction was called 'overpriced' by US media. Here's why it's happy about it.
“We’re actually thrilled about it," said the owner.
Opposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment Court
The group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Otago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crash
Two people were killed, and four others were critically injured.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.
'She’s the one I want': Schoolgirl's gruelling stalker nightmare
The stalker who plagued her final years of high school has now been unmasked.
One injured in plane crash near Dunedin
One person has been taken to hospital after a biplane crashed.
Taxi rape case: No semen on clothes of alleged victim
DNA was found, but the driver claims it came from his taxi and transferred to her clothes.
'He'll be sorely missed': Author, journalist Ron Palenski remembered
The sportswriter died in Dunedin.
'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defence
It is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.
Brutal assault after work function in Queenstown
Four weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
Organised Mayhem: The pirate queen in public office
Dunedin City councillor Mandy Mayhem takes Frank Film on a tour of Waitati.
Siblings all graduate at same time
The Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.
Pharmacy offers flexible care with online innovation
No 8 wire mentality leads to innovative healthcare in a small Central Otago town.
Woman smuggles meth to inmate inside chapstick tube
Both the defendant and the inmate were detained and the package was retrieved.
New normal: Dad on life without a stomach and what he tells his kids
Isaia Piho shares same faulty gene as Kiwi pop singer Stan Walker.
'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotel
The emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.