City assaults committed by group, police say
City assaults committed by group, police say
A group of men wandering central Dunedin demanding alcohol and cigarettes instigated two assaults against four people, police say.
Drink-driving levels concern police
Drink-driving levels concern police
The actions of severely intoxicated drivers at the weekend have left Dunedin police disappointed.
Less obesity among 4-year-olds
Less obesity among 4-year-olds
While one in three children are still considered overweight in New Zealand, a new Otago study shows obesity among 4-year-olds is continuing to decline.
Chance to share photos of loved ones lost in past year
Chance to share photos of loved ones lost in past year
Not only is Matariki a time to celebrate the Maori new year, it is also a time to reflect on whanau and friends who have died over the previous year.
Mural portrays historic hongi
Mural portrays historic hongi
A new mural has been unveiled at Dunedin Airport to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The mural depicts the meeting of Prince Charles and Kuao Langsbury in 2005.
‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
A Dunedin mother is says she is "gutted" by the extensive damage caused to her son’s car after it was stolen by a 12-year-old.
US would defend Taiwan from China attack: Biden
US would defend Taiwan from China attack: Biden
US President Joe Biden said he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, in a series of critical comments about China he made in Tokyo that an aide said represented no change in US policy on...
Coroner highlights danger of tired driving after teens' deaths
Coroner highlights danger of tired driving after teens' deaths
A Coroner has highlighted the dangers of driving on little sleep in a recently released report into the deaths of two Christchurch 16-year-olds in March 2018.
'Desperate' nurse stole credit card from dead patient
'Desperate' nurse stole credit card from dead patient
A nurse who stole credit cards from his patients, including one who was in surgery and another who had died, says he was acting out of desperation.
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
Taxi driver allegedly threatened with gun
Christchurch taxi driver allegedly threatened with gun
A Christchurch taxi driver who allegedly had a passenger point a gun at his head and threaten to shoot him has vowed to keep driving.
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Dealing with a number of severely intoxicated drivers at the weekend has left Dunedin police disappointed.
Preventing tragedies goal of landmine mission
Preventing tragedies goal of landmine mission
For someone who wears two masks outdoors and refuses to start his car until everyone on board has their seatbelt on, it seems slightly "at odds" that Matt Fuller wants to learn how to disarm...
NZ troops to help train Ukraine soldiers
NZ troops to help train Ukraine soldiers
New Zealand will send 30 NZDF personnel to assist Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
Deadly storms in Canada leave hundreds of thousands without power
Deadly storms in Canada leave hundreds of thousands without power
The death toll from powerful thunderstorms in Canada's two most populous provinces has risen to at least eight, as emergency crews continue a massive clean-up to restore power to half a million people.
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
One hotel employee was knocked out and another was concussed when they were assaulted while on a break at the weekend.
6000 new cases, 461 in South
6000 new cases, 461 in South
There are 6000 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today including 461 in the South.
Multi-million dollar Christchurch stadium delayed again
Multi-million dollar Christchurch stadium delayed again
The completion date of Christchurch's new $533 million central city stadium has been pushed back again.
Cash forfeit after drug bust but Audi missing
Cash forfeit after drug investigation - but Audi still missing
Cash and an Audi, worth almost $245,000 combined, have been forfeited after police put an end to a Christchurch man's drug-related business dealings.
Man vomits in patrol car
Man vomits in patrol car
Police officers were left unimpressed after a drunk brawler vomited in the back of a patrol car en route to Dunedin Hospital.