Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
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-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
The 'invisible' part of NZ history the new curriculum completely ignores
They were the only ethnic group to pay a £100 poll tax for entry to NZ.
Home-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court told
Christopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Calls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licence
The NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.
Jail for assault on former partner after racial abuse
Raymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.
Likelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentence
His lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.
Labour promises continued support for Otago businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.
Could mixing Covid vaccines be the answer to slow rollout?
Researchers noted participants had much higher levels of antibodies after the second dose.
Nearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crash
A 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.
-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south
Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside Workshop
Hillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.
Home detention for attack on female bar manager
Raymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.
'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's death
The woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.
'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crash
Two people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.
'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commander
Inspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.
Recipient of controversial tourism grant up for sale
The business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still working
The story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.
'There's nothing like going to the cinema' - Sam Neill
Sam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...
Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
Cat and dog killed, residents lose house in fire
The three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
Cricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body released
The move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.
$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything too
Svetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.
25% of Kiwis may not get Covid jab. Experts say that's not a deal-breaker
About 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.
Team awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060m
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.
Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
Matching on Tinder does not mean consent to sex, trial told
A 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.
Dunedin stabbing: Call for Countdown to act on security
More than 70 per cent of union members report experiencing aggression from customers.