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Christchurch home loan deposits jump $27,000 in one year
According to OneRoof, first-home buyers will need to put together a $107,000 deposit.
Earnslaw Burn new Instagram hotspot, causing queues and parking overflows
The demand to take a selfie has resulted in queues as well as parking overflows.
'We'll have the police there next time': Heated exchange on Dunedin beach over sea lion, pup
"The members of the public were acting illegally," business owner says after beach drama.
The Dating Diaries: Life lessons I learnt from Castle Street
"My first breath inside gave me an instant hangover, and I couldn't help but grin."
Mental health check for graduation bomb threat accused
The young woman accused of threatening Otago graduations attack appeared in court today.
Student struck with cricket bat knocked unconscious
Police were called after reports of a large number of men fighting.
Man nabbed after attempt to smuggle pie in pants
The man was located by police and the pie was recovered, but "unsellable''.
'Coming up with a story': Self defence claim in cricket bat killing in doubt
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Drug testing at Otago O-week in the open for first time
Know Your Stuff NZ volunteers began three days of testing samples on Thursday.
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
Long-running Queenstown restaurant closing its doors, turnover down 90%
The restaraunt would have marked its 30th anniversary in October.
Drink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limit
The 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.
University drives bid to rein in scarfies' wild behaviour
The annual mass migration of students has begun.
'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm
49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.
Cricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene
39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack
Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.
Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'
John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.
Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs
Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.
Six more Bachelor contestants revealed
Will one of these ladies win the heart of Bachelor Moses Mackay?
Devan Flanders set to star in Super Rugby
It's not the Brad Pitt look he wanted, but Magpie hopes his surgery will help on-field.
Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Report paints Queenstown tourism as 'ogre'
A report released yesterday aims to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.
Body found on beach in Dunedin still being investigated
Police were called to the Heyward Point area shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
Unsafe lead levels found in Otago children's blood
It follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.
Cornrow row: School's U-turn relief for student
Concern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.
Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving
Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.
Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge
Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.
Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs
Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.
Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown
Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.
Councillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: 'We're sorry this community went through this'
Some councillors objected to what they called sensationalist media coverage.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.