New ZealandTales of horror from holocaust survivorA holocaust survivor and one of the last remaining Jews to be saved by Oskar Schindler hopes her story can help prevent the horrors she witnessed happening again.17 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandSam's plans upset neighboursUpset locals opposing a housing development by movie star Sam Neill will find out next week, whether their mountain views and idyllic lifestyle will be disturbed.29 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandAn enterprising Otago community are taking the resilience of their area into their own hands with the development of a mini wind farm.26 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandStudents blame police after firesDrunk university students who set couches alight after being turfed out of parties are blaming police for inflaming tensions.25 Mar 01:17 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Saddle-sore and happy on the ride is all Kiwis should do22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandApology over medication mix-upA mix-up in medication dispensed by a pharmacy may have contributed to the death of an elderly Otago man but it was hard to determine to what extent, a court heard.19 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandProposed $100m hotel attacked by ORCThe Otago Regional Council has launched a fresh attack on the $100 million waterfront hotel proposed for Dunedin, saying a lack of information means resource consent for the project should be rejected.19 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandPaua harvesting proposal opposedLarge tracts of Otago and Southland's coast could be opened up for the commercial harvesting of paua, with the move expected to face opposition from recreational fishermen.13 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandWarning after shots fired near ecosanctuaryMultiple gunshots startled volunteers at Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Otago late on Monday, prompting a warning from police over the use of firearms.12 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandPamphlet makes child sex offender claimsA pamphlet has been delivered to Palmerston households warning a convicted child sex offender is living in the community.12 Mar 06:41 PM
TravelOtago: Macetown mind journeyJustine Tyerman and her mum take a trip and never leave the rest home.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPaua accused faces $250k fineA man suspected of illegally selling paua to food vendors in Northland could face a fine of up to $250,000 under the Fisheries Act.07 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandMother recalls attack 'terror'A young Dunedin mother who was punched, stabbed, indecently assaulted and almost killed in her home believes judo lessons she attended with her father saved her life.07 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandNo apology from laser strike teensTwo teenagers who put lives at risk by shining a high-powered green laser into the cockpit of the police helicopter have refused to apologise for their actions.07 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandSouth Island scammer targets Subway storesA scammer described by police as ''loud and expressive'' has been ripping off South Island Subway outlets.06 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandAutistic man suffers racial abuseAn autistic man was told ''go home to China'' in a racist verbal attack in central Dunedin this week.06 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes WoF for rental housingMinister says Housing NZ stock needs work before it can impose conditions on private landlords06 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandSurvey finds 800 bodies in OtagoAlmost 800 long-buried bodies may have been rediscovered by an archaeologist in Central Otago.05 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandMan admits black market paua chargesThe main offender in a black market paua operation worth tens of thousands of dollars has admitted responsibility, part-way through his trial in the Dunedin District Court.04 Mar 07:29 PM
New ZealandSuspected 'bomb' turns out to be weather-monitoring deviceA suspected "bomb" found at Hampden, North Otago at the weekend turned out to be just a downed weather-monitoring device.04 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandOtago Polytech bucks enrolment trendIn a positive development for Dunedin's tertiary education industry, Otago Polytechnic predicts higher student numbers later this year.03 Mar 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Sparkly' silver light seen in Otago skyA bright "sparkly" silver object seen falling from the sky in Otago on Sunday afternoon was probably a rarely seen daylight meteor.25 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice documents given to defendantsSouthern police have unwittingly disclosed sensitive information about a major drug bust, but say it has not compromised the privacy or safety of those involved.21 Feb 07:06 PM
