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'Emotionally and financially exhausting': Bottle store owner 'targeted'
A Dunedin bottle store owner says her business has been "targeted" over the sale of high-strength single units of alcohol.
Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies
Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies
Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee - author of 'Plumb' and 'Under the Mountain' - has died, aged 93.
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Police said three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble and one of them was located in the water after the boat capsized.
Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ
Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ
The "inhumane" and "cruel" actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns for Australian officials and resulted in him being exiled from the country.
Trump military parade marred by day of violence, protests
Trump military parade marred by day of violence, protests
President Donald Trump's long-sought military parade has rolled through the streets of Washington, but the celebration of the US Army's 250th anniversary was marred by a day of violence and discord.
Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe
Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe
Updated 3.20 pm
A woman missing from Dunedin Hospital has been found safe, police say.
Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis
Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis
Methamphetamine use has exploded over the past year, with the social and health related harm yet to be seen.
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Current and former police ministers are pointing fingers at each other over slipping standards at the Police College.
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as strikes continue
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as strikes continue
Israel has pounded Iran for a second day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way...
Manhunt after ‘politically motivated assassination' of US politician
Manhunt after ‘politically motivated assassination' of US politician
A gunman posing as a police officer killed a senior Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband on Saturday in an apparent "politically motivated assassination," and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse.
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
The country's largest teaching union is considering legal action against the government's decision to cut resource teachers in primary schools, confirmed last month as part of the Budget.
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
A mother of three "fell in love" with a friend’s 15-year-old son and formed a "relationship" with him before authorities discovered her "distorted thinking".
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
The Israeli embassy in New Zealand has shut as part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.
Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'
Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'
Firefighters from around the city were called to a well-involved fire that "significantly damaged" a Brighton shed overnight.
Iran, Israel trade missile barrages
Iran, Israel trade missile barrages
Iran has launched retaliatory airstrikes at Israel, with explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following Israel's biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy.
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.
Study founder dies
Study founder dies
Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.
‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked
‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked
Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".
Sober driver not licensed
Sober driver not licensed
A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.