Regional airline takes over South Island route
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.
Watch: Polytech graduates brave cold for spring ceremony
Watch: Polytech graduates brave cold for spring ceremony
Nobody told the weather it was a spring graduation.
Intoxicated Dunedin courier driver nabbed at police checkpoint
Intoxicated Dunedin courier driver nabbed at police checkpoint
A Dunedin courier driver was busted for drink-driving mid-route after being stopped at an impairment checkpoint.
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
The family of Tom Phillips are "absolutely gutted" the Marokopa man shot a police officer and hope the officer is able to make a full recovery, a spokesperson says.
'Grave concerns' for missing woman
'Grave concerns' for missing woman
Police hold grave concerns for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana, whose Dunedin mother has gone public with appeals for help, after no confirmed sightings for three weeks.
Gale force winds and thunderstorms on way
Gale force winds and thunderstorms on way
Coastal parts of Otago and Southland are being urged to batten down the hatches as gale force winds, and possibly tornadoes, are expected to hit the southern regions tomorrow.
CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story
CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story
A boozed teenage driver attempting to bamboozle police gave up his ruse after being told CCTV footage had caught him racing up and down a quiet Dunedin cul-de-sac.
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.
Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch
Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch
The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release
Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release
Benjamin Netanyahu "killed any hope" for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip after Israel's attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar's prime minister said
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.
Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio
Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio
The head of the police union says a Stuff story police are considering taking legal action against features "crucial evidence" for investigations into the Tom Phillips case.
Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike
Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike
Secondary teachers will strike next week after rejecting an improved pay offer.
FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting
FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting
Investigators have found the bolt-action rifle they believed was used to kill the influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk and released images of a person of interest.
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Ceremony cements sense of belonging
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Ceremony cements sense of belonging
New Zealand is home for the Martinez family — and yesterday the American family of five all became citizens.
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Dunedin teacher gets reply to letter after 26 years
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Dunedin teacher gets reply to letter after 26 years
When Julia Cairns wrote a letter to a serving New Zealand soldier as a 7-year-old, little did she know she'd get a reply more than 25 years later.
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Fifty car parks to go in South Dunedin transport plan
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Fifty car parks to go in South Dunedin transport plan
The next stages of a multimillion-dollar Dunedin transport project will soon be under way — starting with the removal of 50 carparks in South Dunedin.
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Hamilton looks to George St revamp as inspiration
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Hamilton looks to George St revamp as inspiration
By George — Hamilton loves Dunedin’s main street so much it wants a replica makeover.
Cultural markers along trail recount iwi’s history
Cultural markers along trail recount iwi’s history
A Portobello teen says it is "pretty cool" to see local iwi past brought to life on his doorstep.
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Sale of land marked for state housing sparks community ire
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Sale of land marked for state housing sparks community ire
The planned sale of land once destined for social housing has sparked the Port Chalmers community into action.