Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Hamilton.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Hanmer Springs last week.
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
The nationwide police search for a 39-year-old Christchurch mum who was last seen in Burwood in August has hit a wall.
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
A Christchurch woman says she walked out in anger from a community meeting last night about a putrid-smelling sewage plant.
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police have made a public appeal for information about the theft of an Olympic gold medal in Christchurch.
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism
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Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance
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Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance
The idea of Dunedin becoming the "imperial leader" of Otago has been called unworkable and absurd by the city’s own councillors.
Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
A controversial car-free connection in Dunedin’s Town Belt has spurred a council candidacy, as the contender calls for an immediate halt to the Queens Dr trial.
Two injured in robbery
Two injured in robbery
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
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Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher
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Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher
A Dunedin man who made a secret sex tape and sent it to dozens of rugby mates has continued his battle to avoid conviction in his bid to become teacher.
Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision
Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision
A nervous two-month wait is on the cards for the Dunedin parents of a 18-month-old with cystic fibrosis, as they decide whether to stay or go for the child’s health.
Chilling prediction
Chilling prediction
Handler A J Dereume holds Phil the groundhog, as Phil makes his prediction on how long winter will last in the US.
School’s courts get a makeover
School’s courts get a makeover
Bayfield High School principal Mark Jones tries out the texture of the newly sealed surface on the school’s tennis courts yesterday afternoon.
Seal of approval
Seal of approval
A large elephant seal basks in the sun at Tomahawk Beach yesterday.
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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
A gang member involved in a $200,000 stolen crayfish scam has argued the prison term imposed on him was too harsh.
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.