'Husband, father, colleague, friend': Organisers mourn man killed in school fundraiser
Poor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.
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Dunedin bucks benefit trend
New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.
'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV drama
Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.
Thieving bar manager escapes conviction 'to help future job prospects'
A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.
'You're the scum of the Earth' - victims give abuser scathing send-off in court
Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.
Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup
His face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.
Black Fern avoids drink driving conviction to boost RWC chances
The competition is being held on home soil
GO NZ: From the high country to the coast
What better place to take a week-long adventure than on the roads of Otago?
AOS illegally entered home, watchdog finds
AOS did not have reasonable grounds to enter a South Otago home, says watchdog.
Man in police pursuit crash was door-knocker with swastika face tattoo, police say
The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.
'What you'd expect from a 4-year-old': Councillor blasted over bad behaviour
Lee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.
Nomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'
A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.
Student's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictions
Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
From Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.
Heavy rain and strong winds to lash South Island
Severe weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Family indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accident
Whitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.
Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.
Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars
Ships docked in Otago linked to firm that flew in crew
Two ships in Otago Harbour are linked to the company that delivered the infected seamen.
Child hit by car near Queenstown school
The child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
Bunny boom: 'Millions upon millions' of rabbits
Unrestrained breeding wreaks havoc on grazing farmland, marae grounds and gardens.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Person seriously injured after bull attack
A St John spokesman says the person will likely be flown to Dunedin Hospital.