Shouting, crying and 'a complete mess': Venod Skantha's final warning
Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha was unravelling months before he killed Amber-Rose Rush.
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'He was that lovely, sweet uncle. But on the inside I saw the devil'
Young friends tell of what it was like in Dr Venod Skantha's inner circle.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by his own truck
Truck left teetering near waters edge after driver suffers a broken leg.
Amber-Rose: Fearless and not afraid to stick up for the underdog
Family describe a bold young woman who had a strong sense of justice.
The killing of Amber-Rose Rush: How the case unfolded
We piece together the timeline from 92 witnesses who gave evidence at the High Court.
Doctor guilty of murdering Amber-Rose
The 16-year-old was found in her bed with her throat slashed at her Corstorphine home.
Early start to Summer: fine weather this week
The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday
Is this the best cocktail spot in Arrowtown?
Dean Buchanan discovers a secret little bar down an Arrowtown alley.
Honey surplus points to problems
It is the time of year when the honey bees are swarming across thyme-covered slopes.
Two would-be robbers were thwarted by aggressive dog
Two men who went to great lengths to rip off travelling buskers were confronted.
Helicopters called to fight blaze on Scroggs Hill
The fire initially threatened property but 13 crews and 3 helicopters battled the blaze.
Otago medical students are 'scapegoats', family says
Students holidaying instead of interning well-known and practised for years, mother says.
Dunedin chocolate company Ocho moves on Cadbury closure 'opportunity'
"Had Cadbury carried on, Ocho would have remained a small artisan business."
Christchurch battered by wild weather pelting the South Island
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issues for Christchurch City.
'Totally archaic': Parents vent after Hamilton school won't let girls wear shorts
Hamilton school refuses to let girls wear culottes.
Mum 'overwhelmed' by kind act at New World
Miss Pascoe was trying to calm her newborn down in one arm and shop with the other.
Amber-Rose told friend accused molested her, court hears
'She said she thought she may have been drugged,' friend testifies.
More than 50 medical students to be denied graduation
The students will be prevented from graduating following an overseas placement rort.
Kiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children hunting
Mum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.
Dunedin street could be back in the running for world's steepest
It's been a truly uphill battle.
Endangered kākā killed by possum poison
The deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.
Watch: Life ban for rugby player after punching ref
Uelese made a traditional apology known in Samoan culture as "ifoga".
Doctor murder trial: Blood in BMW likely Amber-Rose's
ESR scientists are giving evidence in the Dunedin murder trial.
Kiwi company says it can build a house in under a week
Most buildings are liveable within one to three days, company says.
Spark admits: Yes, it was our 5G trial causing problems for Vodafone customers
Central Otago mystery - which had shades of the XT lawsuit - solved.
Amber-Rose trial: Teen witness accused of trying to trap doctor
"You have way too much detailed information – unless you personally were involved."
Otago fire was 'like a war zone'
Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.
3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flights
Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
Rain and low cloud help suppress Deep Stream blaze
Rain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Property evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blaze
Ten helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.
Cordons lifted after threat at Otago Boys' High School
Police will remain at the school for a few hours to provide 'reassurance'.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Remarkables fatal fall: Second body found by searchers
Two men plunged to their deaths at the Grand Alta Ridge yesterday.