New ZealandDrugs offered in wake of student deathClose contacts of an Otago Polytechnic student who died at the weekend from meningitis have been offered antibiotics to reduce their risk of catching the disease.16 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dancing kiwi shakes tail feathersFootage of a kiwi apparently "dancing" around a feeder has been posted online by staff at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, near Dunedin.16 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandForeign driver charged over deathA young motorcyclist who police say died after colliding with a Chinese driver's vehicle in Otago on Saturday will donate organs to seven different people.16 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandTop photographer killed in crashThe motorcyclist who died after a crash in East Otago was a talented and award-winning Dunedin photographer.15 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies two days after crashA motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car in Otago on Saturday has been named.15 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandTitanium screws and hundreds of stitchesThe person who brutally assaulted a Dunedin pensioner is still at large and she is asking why police let the case go cold so quickly.14 Aug 08:40 PM
TravelQueenstown: Snow, shoesJoanna Hunkin lives the champagne lifestyle in Queenstown during a weekend loaded with luxury.13 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist critically injured in crashA motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car in Otago this afternoon.13 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandGolf clubhouse on fireWatch: More than 30 firefighters are attempting to put out a chimney fire at the Jack's Point Golf Course clubhouse, near Queenstown, this morning.09 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt knife-wielding assailantPolice are hunting for a knife-wielding assailant who attempted to rob the Highgate Dairy, on Highgate, Dunedin, tonight.08 Aug 09:14 AM
CompaniesAdvisers limit KiwiSaver optionsMost financial advisers mention just one KiwiSaver scheme when they give advice.04 Aug 11:29 PM
BusinessIs this NZ's most expensive hotel?The operator of a new low-rise development joined to a historic hotel predicts it will command New Zealand's most expensive new hotel room rate at $10,000 a night.04 Aug 01:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged in cat-shooting incidentA Wanaka man has been charged with ill-treating an animal after a cat was shot.03 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandCop: 'I witnessed workplace bullying'A police officer cleared of repeatedly punching a teenager has laid a complaint with the IPCA.03 Aug 07:27 PM
New ZealandSame Lotto numbers finally pay offPersistence paid off for an Otago man during the weekend, who won $333,333 using the same Lotto numbers he's been playing for almost 30 years.03 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandBig chill: Avalanche, power cut warningsA heavy snow warning is in place for parts of the country and some main roads have closed.03 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandPond developer vents his frustrationComplaint to Conservation Minister says Fish and Game New Zealand has opposed a project in order to protect its own commercial interests.03 Aug 03:13 AM
New ZealandPoppy with a little help from friendsThe smile on Poppy McConville's face said it all. It was because she had been able to compete alongside her fellow pupils in the annual race.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrozen August as temperatures dropMake sure you wrap up warm for the next few weeks - frigid temperatures are set to make August the coldest month of the year.02 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandJet-setting at 90 no troubleNinetieth birthdays are worth celebrating in anyone's book. But what do you do if you have no family in Dunedin to celebrate it with?02 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandNo decision to lay charges after pet cat shotPolice have yet to decide if they will charge a man who allegedly shot his neighbour's cat on Thursday evening.02 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandDunedin street's bizarre optical illusionA Dunedin street has become an unlikely tourist attraction, after people have shared photos on social media of a bizarre optical illusion.24 Jul 03:58 AM
TravelA love letter to: Lake HaweaSinger/songwriter Anna van Riel pens an ode to her favourite spot.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor gets served papers in the streetDunedin Mayor Dave Cull is vowing to defend a $500,000 defamation claim, after being served with legal papers while walking down the street yesterday.21 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandHunter vows to return to Blue MountainsA hunter who got lost and spent two nights in freezing conditions in the Blue Mountains has vowed to return to the area for some unfinished business.19 Jul 08:14 AM
New ZealandHunter found after yelling for helpThe hunter missing in Blue Mountains of South Otago has been found.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandRock fall blocks part of roadDebris from a rock fall at the Devil's Staircase, near Queenstown, has blocked off part of the road.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDogs join search for missing hunterSearch and rescue teams looking for a missing hunter near Balclutha have called in search dogs tonight.17 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandMan took grinder to vending machineA Central Otago man craving chocolate was so angry a vending machine failed to produce the goods, he turned to his Black and Decker grinder.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes during police pursuitA speeding car crashed off a Dunedin motorway while its driver was fleeing from police tonight.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRail welcome for Syrian refugeesSyrian refugees sang and danced in the aisles of a train on an "awesome" trip across the Otago countryside yesterday.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter-hours check confirms Lotto winA checkout supervisor was "shaking" as she put a winning Lotto ticket barcode to the scanner. The machine beeped and the screen read $13.36 million.10 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandWeather causes holiday travel chaosFloods and ice around New Zealand are hitting school holiday travel plans.07 Jul 11:43 PM
TravelKia Ora: HaweaNamed for a local tribe, a branch of the Waitaha people, and Ngati Mamoe.07 Jul 07:00 PM