Erosion-control wall going in
Erosion-control wall going in
Contractors assemble a honeycomb retaining wall in Taieri Mouth Rd, near Kuri Bush.
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Third youth arrested over burglary, chase
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Third youth arrested over burglary, chase
A third youth has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car, spiked three times by police, was driven on its rims through Dunedin, sending sparks flying.
GP named as victim of tree accident
GP named as victim of tree accident
Wellington specialist GP Richard Tyler died after apparently being struck by a falling tree branch during high winds in the capital, according to a health website.
Scooter pair smash into car after running red light
Scooter pair smash into car after running red light
Two youths hooning around on a scooter slammed into a car after allegedly running a red light at a Dunedin intersection.
High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs
High-profile Dunedin man jailed over guns and drugs
A high-profile Dunedin man has been jailed after a stash of drugs and weapons were found at his home.
Value of stolen Louvre jewels revealed
Value of stolen Louvre jewels revealed
Paris' public prosecutor has revealed the value of jewels stolen at the Louvre museum. While the thieves may be found, their loot may not, experts say.
Giuffre memoir on sale, fresh scrutiny on Andrew
Giuffre memoir on sale, fresh scrutiny on Andrew
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her as a teen has gone on sale.
'Wrong call': Former NZ top cop says sorry over chopper ride
'Wrong call': Former NZ top cop says sorry over chopper ride
A police commissioner has apologised for using a force helicopter to fly to an interstate conference and says he won't make the same mistake again.
Vegetation fire threatened structure near Waitati
Vegetation fire threatened structure near Waitati
Two helicopters were supporting ground crews fighting a large vegetation fire which threatened a structure near State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.
Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike
Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike
Several public sector unions say Thursday's mega strike will go ahead, though severe weather has forced some rallies indoors.
Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons
Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons
Police have recovered guns, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle after an incident in Christchurch.
Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy
Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy
Police are hunting a pair of masked invaders who raided a North Dunedin dairy in an early morning smash and grab.
State of emergency in Canterbury, capital shutting down
State of emergency in Canterbury, capital shutting down
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury and Wellington is shutting down as parts of the country brace for "life-threatening" winds.
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison
An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.
Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave
Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave
Millions of Australian city-dwellers will get a taste of a spring heatwave that has broken temperature records in three states.
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
Health officials are warning there's a strong likelihood measles is spreading in the community after four cases, including two children, were confirmed this week.
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Fire crews in Kaikōura are bracing for more severe gales as they battle multiple blazes that destroyed five homes and several other buildings.
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Fans take transport matters in hand
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Fans take transport matters in hand
Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.