EmploymentPolytech pays $200,000 in severanceA major shake-up of senior management at Otago Polytechnic has cost it $200,000 in severance payments.15 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandJapanese speaker 'viciously' assaultedHurling racial abuse at a man for talking in Japanese during his dinner with his family was not enough for two North Otago brothers.15 Mar 08:09 PM
New ZealandSun to dominate country this weekendAutumn's cooler temperatures starting to settle in - but sunshine continues.15 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandCrash in Central Otago causes delaysState Highway 6 is down to one lane in the Kawarau Gorge after a crash.15 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandMan sexually attacked after ABs test30-year-old jailed for at least four years for city attack - and subsequent indecent assaults on two former flatmates.15 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandPenis drawings claims in stalker casePhotos found on computer showed a 'warped interest', court hears.15 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandStudent raises money by couch surfingA university student is juggling a law degree while remaining technically homeless as she bounces from flat to flat, raising money for a scholarship fund.14 Mar 05:03 AM
New Zealand'No excuse' for pooing in streetPolice said today they were aware of footage of a woman who defecated in the gutter in a Dunedin street and inquiries were continuing.13 Mar 11:26 PM
New ZealandAttempted murder charge downgradedTourist charged with threatening to kill girlfriend.13 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandFreedom camper poos in Dunedin streetFootage has emerged of a woman going to the toilet in a gutter in a Dunedin street.13 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandBroken glass on streets still an issueChildren appeal to Otago students to throw their glass away.13 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandFishing for a passportMatt Eaton was hoping for something a bit tastier when he went fishing.13 Mar 06:31 PM
New ZealandThief sneaks into hotel Queenstown hotel roomTwo women were asleep when the man entered their Queenstown hotel room about 4.30am to steal cash11 Mar 07:21 AM
EmploymentCadbury rally hope for big turnoutThe group fighting to keep the Cadbury factory open has appealed to Dunedin residents to turn out in large numbers to a rally in the Octagon today.11 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandAssault victim positive after attackOn May 9, 2014, Kahu Vincent was continuously beaten and had his head stomped.10 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandLegal action possible over Hunter ValleyThere is an effort to overturn the decision to allow American television presenter Matt Lauer to buy the Hunter Valley Station.09 Mar 11:54 PM
SportDrunk fans kicked out of cricketThe group became rowdier and continued to use obscene language, directed at others.09 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mobile surgical bus celebrates 15 years on the roadNew Zealand's mobile surgical bus has been making healthcare more accessible to rural communities for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandRare cache of NZ paintings foundRare cache of paintings by famous NZ painter Frances Hodgkins surface in England08 Mar 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' act of cruelty against horseA wild horse had to be killed after it was severely injured in an attack.07 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandPorn 'disturbing model of normal'More needs to be done to combat the pervasive influence of porn, a visiting expert says.07 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's best universitiesNew Zealand universities have again scored high rankings in the annual QS World University Subject Rankings.07 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandHave wheels, will travelHouse built by polytechnic students shifted to new site.06 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandShopkeeper fears another fatal crashA Dunedin shopkeeper fears she will witness another fatal crash.06 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin care funds run outSix per cent of New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguin's have been treated.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman crashes into VTNZ buildingThe woman's car was hit by a truck pulling out and she "somehow made a left-hand turn'' into the building.05 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandMissing ferret trapper's body foundManapouri man had left for the Falls Dam area yesterday but failed to return.05 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandHenry the rooster lives to see another dayHenry the wily rooster dodged a bullet yesterday and had his deadline extended.03 Mar 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Poison pen' case probedThe net is closing on an anonymous writer with a "poison pen" sending letters to residents of a small Otago town.03 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandPreloading a big problem for policePreloading party-goers are causing the lion's share of trouble for police.03 Mar 07:57 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet in the deep southA cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.03 Mar 02:41 AM
InvestmentSir Peter Jackson sells 220ha propertyThe Queenstown land was offered for sale by international tender in December.03 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandCruise ship passenger denied entryA cruise ship passenger has been denied entry to New Zealand this week on "character grounds".02 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandAramoana hero's medal returns to Police MuseumHelen Dickson was awarded New Zealand's second highest medal for bravery.02 Mar 12:49 AM