'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.
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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.
'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths
It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.
Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control
BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.
Person airlifted to hospital after fall on Queenstown track
In a separate incident, a person died after a medical event on a mountain bike.
'We're in our hour of need': Mayor's grim prediction for Queenstown
One councillor fears Queenstown is at risk of becoming a "boarded-up ghost town".
Editorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concern
EDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.
Forced drinking and demeaning acts: Students punished for flat hazings
The university's annual disciplinary reports were released yesterday.
Feeling lucky: Harbourmaster's second major Lotto win
The win comes almost four years after winning $500,000 in a Lotto draw.
Otago Uni to investigate staff role in students' placement scam
50 medical students used part of their three-month work placements as holidays in 2019.
Mid-flight drama as engine cuts out on passenger plane
The plane was above Clinton, travelling at about 5000 feet, when the engine stopped.
Otago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residents
Test results will be returned over the next week or so.
Former maths teacher censured for 'sexual innuendo', drug use chat with students
Teacher discussed sex and drugs with Year 12 students.
Covid-19: Dunedin Railways shutdown partly to blame for council company's deficit
The railway company was put into hibernation as an alternative to closure.