Honorary degree from Otago University for former Māori Land Court chief judge
Judge Wilson Isaac will receive Honorary Doctor of Laws at Otago University graduation
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Joseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.
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The highly regarded coach is returning to New Zealand next year in a newly-created role.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
'Severe mental distress': Woman climbed church tower
Judge urges woman to get help earlier.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Three people in court over $10,000 of protest damage
Three protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.
Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Who'll feast on glory after Football Ferns' deep south decider?
World Cup progression - and breakfast - on line in women's football round-robin dual.
$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for Australia
Ben Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.
Revealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two months
The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.
Charges laid against Lister Helicopters after Dan Harrison’s fatal 2021 crash in Central Otago
Dan Harrison died in a crash in 2021 while flying outside the terms of his license.
Schoolboy becomes youngest-ever recipient of prestigious bravery award
Kalya Gamage rescued his brother in monster waves and freezing conditions.
Brutal assault on mother, 65, paused while she went to bathroom
Simeon McFadyen was 'spiralling out of control' on the day of the attack.
Fight to save the bird on our $100 note
Poster bird from Haast Pass on the brink of extinction.
Anaru Eketone: How the name Port Oxley morphed into Otago
OPINION: How Otago really got its name, and why the university is changing its Māori name.
'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line
Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.
Rescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bush
Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
Oamaru police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang connections
Daniel Leslie Otene has three warrants for his arrest.
Ice-swim tournament organisers reveal novice competitor airlifted to safety
Organisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.
Otago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgrade
Otago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years
NZ Cricket’s new cash cow: How lucrative Indian deal is already paying dividends
More than 200 contracted players expecting cheques from NFTs windfall this month.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde home
A 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.
Alleged racial abuse in Dunedin club football
Wānaka footballer didn't hear what was said, but his teammates did.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clients
Sonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.
Olympic champions support dry-slope training facility plan
The training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.