New ZealandJail for stealing $240k from uniAn accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.23 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandStolen safe found with $11,000 cashA safe containing almost $11,000 in cash has been found in bush in the Catlins - missed by thieves who took passports and jewellery in another compartment.23 Oct 08:42 PM
TravelAll down the line: Christchurch to OamaruHerald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.23 Oct 01:00 AM
All BlacksTwelve Questions with Greg McGeeGreg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee 15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandK2 most harmful, toxic: specialistK2 is the most toxic and harmful of the synthetic cannabis products he has witnessed in patients, an emergency department specialist says.10 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandCommunity work for rest home thiefA woman has been sentenced to community work and reparation for dishonestly obtaining nearly $2000 from a rest home resident.02 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandK2 retailers told 'take it off the market'Otago police have been visiting retailers selling the synthetic cannabis K2 and asking them to drop the item from their shelves.01 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandTwice as nice - or double trouble?They are used to seeing double at Dunedin's Tahuna Normal Intermediate School - it has 14 pairs of twins.24 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandNo plea, bail for DixonQueenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon was remanded on bail on two separate charges yesterday at the Invercargill District Court.20 Sep 10:08 PM
TravelThe Remarkables: Chill thrills in ski paradiseSarah Ivey sends the snow flying on a heli-ski adventure in the Remarkables.18 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelA Remarkable heli-ski adventureSarah Ivey is dropped among the pinnacles of the Remarkables Range in the Southern Alps by heli-ski in the search for white powder magic.18 Sep 10:39 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP electorate-seat rule be removed?The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.18 Sep 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Old farts' comment offends elderlyOne Dunedin city councillor has apologised, but another is refusing to, after comments by both about their ages were condemned by Age Concern Otago yesterday.18 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelOtago: Southern husky ridesDanielle Wright hits the South Island ski fields, on a sled pulled by huskies.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionShould we allow voluntary euthanasia?Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOn the road to nowhere...It will be a case of getting groceries by helicopter for one Skippers Canyon family after the only access road to the remote valley collapsed yesterday morning.12 Sep 07:37 PM
