Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
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Are you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?
New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.
'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
A petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.
‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications
Farming tech used in various applications.
Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash
Colleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.
Scarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'
Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island
Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.
Pilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'
Dan Harrison, 36, was flying his helicopter near Lawrence when he crashed.
The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.
Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown
Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.
Armed police officers had good reason to fire sponge rounds at man - IPCA
The 2022 incident took place at the property of a 'high-risk' offender.
Why a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredible
Moa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.
Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
The Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Hunter’s Mt Aspiring death was preventable - coroner
The hunter was negotiating steep terrain when he fell to 30 metres to his death.
Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound
A fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.
John Oliver’s campaign misplaced, Otago advocates back hoiho
The comedian's international campaign for Bird of the Century has ruffled some feathers.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Collision between truck and car closes State Highway 1 in Otago
The road is expected to be closed for some time, motorists are asked to take other routes.
'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked down
The thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.
Teen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbell
Jordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.
How ‘70s Dunedin pop star Craig Scott swapped music career for real estate
53 years on from his last #1 hit, Craig Scott is 'tempted' by a return to music.
'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.
Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.
Human remains found in grounds of former psychiatric hospital
Femur bone and old patient tag found at the site of the former psychiatric hospital.
'Make a contribution': Family of victim hit out at killer
Christopher Wayne Patterson has been behind bars since 2008 after he murdered a teen.
Watch: An EV takes on one of NZ's most terrifying mountain roads
The view is breathtaking - but it's all eyes forward to avoid a sheer drop, and sheep.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
'Gut-wrenching': Dunedin city leaders call for support as vulnerable teen discharged with no home to go to
'Our city should be judged by how it treats people and this poor boy needs help.'
One killed in crash near Waihola
Emergency services including a helicopter responded to the scene.