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Man orders taxi as getaway car
A man who allegedly ordered a taxi as a getaway car after abandoning a stolen vehicle in a police pursuit will appear in Dunedin District Court today.
Hunt on for south's best cheese rolls
A competition is being run as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival to discover what makes the deep south's long-time favourite snack so good.
Most NZers want SAS out of Afghanistan - poll
Most New Zealanders want Special Air Service (SAS) troops withdrawn from Afghanistan, a poll has found.
Cost of Otago flood damage 'in the millions'
The extent of the damage across flood-stricken Otago is starting to become apparent as swollen rivers recede.
Relief as rains finally ease up
The rain has stopped falling in flood stricken Otago and Hawkes Bay, but the regions face a big, expensive cleanup.
Rude awakening for sleeping Otago campers
A large landslip swept through a campground where up to 42 people were sleeping in flood-stricken Central Otago early today.
More floods possible for South Island
Further flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.
Heavy snow and rain on the way
Nine tourists have been stranded by floodwaters on State Highway 1 north of Oamaru after failing to observe warning signs earlier today.
<i>Mark Irving: </i>Getting a laugh in advertising
There's some pretty dire stuff out there but every so often an ad comes along that's a true rib-tickler
Kiwis urged to brace for weather bomb
Heavy rain and gales are expected to lash the main islands from tonight, with the MetService warning of one of the "bigger weather events" for some time.
Top cop caught driving at 149km/h
A senior Queenstown police officer is facing a code of conduct inquiry after being caught speeding in the Kawarau Gorge.