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Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Otago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crash
Two people were killed, and four others were critically injured.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.
'She’s the one I want': Schoolgirl's gruelling stalker nightmare
The stalker who plagued her final years of high school has now been unmasked.
One injured in plane crash near Dunedin
One person has been taken to hospital after a biplane crashed.
Taxi rape case: No semen on clothes of alleged victim
DNA was found, but the driver claims it came from his taxi and transferred to her clothes.
'He'll be sorely missed': Author, journalist Ron Palenski remembered
The sportswriter died in Dunedin.
'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defence
It is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.
Brutal assault after work function in Queenstown
Four weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
Organised Mayhem: The pirate queen in public office
Dunedin City councillor Mandy Mayhem takes Frank Film on a tour of Waitati.
Siblings all graduate at same time
The Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.
Pharmacy offers flexible care with online innovation
No 8 wire mentality leads to innovative healthcare in a small Central Otago town.
Woman smuggles meth to inmate inside chapstick tube
Both the defendant and the inmate were detained and the package was retrieved.
New normal: Dad on life without a stomach and what he tells his kids
Isaia Piho shares same faulty gene as Kiwi pop singer Stan Walker.
'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotel
The emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.
'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skier
Former ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.
Honorary degree from Otago University for former Māori Land Court chief judge
Judge Wilson Isaac will receive Honorary Doctor of Laws at Otago University graduation
Rugby: Brad Weber gets home Magpies game before the big trip
It'll be a big Wednesday night game at McLean Park with a flying Magpie.
Rapist can’t be treated, Parole Board told
Joseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.
'A real coup': Star Kiwi coach returning to Super Rugby
The highly regarded coach is returning to New Zealand next year in a newly-created role.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
'Severe mental distress': Woman climbed church tower
Judge urges woman to get help earlier.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Three people in court over $10,000 of protest damage
Three protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.
Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.