Yeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillors
Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.
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Dunedin roads will have more women's names
City responds to criticism over streets being named after men.
‘Methed-out’ man targets Asians in ‘disturbing’ crimes
Heavily dressed in layers of clothes, Jayden Morgan approached women and pricked them.
Construction firm collapses owing $2m, eight projects in limbo
Rising costs and falling prices claim another casualty.
Should universities be ‘Tiriti-led’?
The University of Otago is looking to take on the Māori name Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
Otis oat-milk brings production back home to new plant
Otago oat-milk brand is backed by former Trump wingman Chris Liddell and chef Nadia Lim.
Weather: Wind, rain and snow to batter South Island, lower North Island
There are weather warnings spanning much of the lower half of the country.
The reasons behind the historic changes to Otago University - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka
It is important institutions are spaces in which people of all backgrounds can flourish.
‘I was frozen’: Woman accuses Qigong master healer of grabbing her breast
"If you feel I did not do a good job. No payment."
'Ridiculous': Family held at gunpoint as police raid goes wrong
Man is startled as police descend on his property with guns trained on his head.
Wild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beast
Residents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Dazzling skies: More auroras to be seen in NZ
Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis have been active following recent solar storms.
Dunedin light research centre given Māori name
The Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies has a new Māori name.
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.
One seriously hurt in Dunedin stabbing
A person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries.
South Island aurora australis display one of brightest
Nature has put on a stunning display of the aurora australis in Otago and Queenstown.
'Amazing human': Daring Kiwi adventurer dies on kayak trip
Jeremy Norbury's social media shows he was an avid kayaker who travelled the world.
Queenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centre
One man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.
Bottles fly before police clear ‘unsafe’ Dunedin student party
Student arrested for urinating on a police car while officers cleared 800 person party.
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.
Watch: Skateboarder takes on Crown Range
Alex Bladen took just under four minutes to skateboard down the Queenstown to Wanaka road.
Body found in search for missing hunter above Dart River near Glenorchy
The search for the missing man has been going on for six days.
Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
Murray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.
Judge declares mistrial in child sex abuse case
Day four of trial fails to get under way as judge dismisses jury.
Ciggy-sales proposal stubs out all but 33 Super City retailers
Under the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Local Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for families
Worried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.
Public indecency mix-up led to ‘terrifying’ confrontation
A man faced an angry dad after a toilet break was confused for something sinister.
New Health Minister outlines her priorities
The struggling healthcare system has a new boss.
'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved in
The bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.
Beach fracas: Enraged woman attacks female dog-walker over unleashed canine
Overzealous attempt to protect wildlife on beach ended up with woman in judo hold.