'Just nonsensical': Perfect storm to hit struggling Queenstown hospitality sector
Many operators will have to pay unsustainably-high hourly rates to keep businesses open.
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Sentence reduced for after-party sexual assault
Judge quashes community detention to allow Luke Goatley to continue with his studies.
Cannabis activists warned to 'stay off the grass'
J Day organisers told the high end of the central Dunedin park is off limits.
Woman incited man's suicide with 'callous' texts
Judge says Charlotte Cole must have known her partner's vulnerability and acted on it.
Joseph Day was groomsman for his school mate last month
One month ago, two best mates celebrated one's wedding. Now the groom is in disbelief.
Man attacked woman after killing cat at backpackers
Dunedin man who beat a cat to death and viciously assaulted a woman jailed for two years.
Sir Tim appears to fall asleep as performance comes under spotlight
The situation happened during today's council project governance group meeting.
Survey finds one councillor has confidence in Sir Tim, most likely himself
Governance research was carried out with the mayor and 11 of the 12 councillors.
Thiel's Wanaka mansion plan declined
Subterranean alternative six-bedroom mansion planned for another site recommended.
New study shows exact amount of vitamin C needed to improve health
If you weigh 90kgs, you need an extra 30mg over the daily average of 110mg.
Terror in aisle seven: Inside the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Kiwi as: 45 words and phrases every tourist should know
Don't be an egg and avoid a mare by brushing up on these classic Kiwi phrases.
Hotel worried tourists will sleep in unclean rooms due to staff shortage
Occupancy levels are reportedly being restricted by accommodation providers.
Foul-mouthed honey thieves raid honesty box
Callous youth gives a security camera the finger as they make off with $61 and honey.
Prospective teacher charged over crash while four times over alcohol limit
The woman recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1079mcg.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary's car despoiled with faeces
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary's car was vandalised with faeces on Friday.
Man who stabbed horse to death charged again after prison release
He was released from prison in August last year on a range of conditions.
'P*** off to your country': Bartender cleared for attempting citizen's arrest after racist remarks
The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Councillor edits own Wikipedia page to 'repair misinformation'
The changes were quickly pulled up by a Wikipedia editor who reversed the edits.
Dunedin New World supermarkets still selling Russian beers
This is despite calls from local Ukrainian community for stores to boycott the products.
Oscar-winner touring South in search of possible filming spots
Taika Waititi visited Larnach Castle in Dunedin yesterday.
Long weekends, school holidays a 'recipe for success' for Southern tourism
Southern tourism destinations have been very busy recently.
Locals hear cars speeding down main street before Mini rally crash
The car that crashed was taking part in the 2022 Mainland Mini Meander.
Rare 'giant' oarfish found washed up on South Island beach
The creature was last seen in Dunedin in 2015.
Man who prompted AOS callout admits threatening to kill
Paul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court this morning.
Three people injured after crash at Central Otago rally
The road is blocked and diversions have been put in place.
Queenstown-Glenorchy road to temporarily reopen after slip caused by storm
The road was closed at about 8am yesterday leaving Glenorchy cut off.
$200m retirement village to be built in Wanaka
The Metlifecare development will include 120 villas and 17 apartments.
Driver waved bottle of spirits moments before crash
Blake Smaill adds to an 'extremely bad driving history' after his grandmother's funeral.
'So full of potential': Tramper remembered as talented mathematician
His body was discovered at Giant Gate Falls on March 30.
'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits Queenstown
A lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.