Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons
A slam-fire shotgun, a homemade taser, ammunition and a large knife were all found in the crashed car of an alleged drunk Dunedin driver.
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire.
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battle a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that has sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.
United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations.
Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers
Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers
Student flatmates in north Dunedin were startled to find a stranger re-heating their leftovers in the kitchen.
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a Dunedin judge – show me the money.
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.
US to produce passports bearing Trump's image
US to produce passports bearing Trump's image
The US State Department said it would produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump, the latest example of the administration attaching the president's...
Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair
Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair
A Dunedin student is hoping to get back to doing what they love after they were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing earlier this month.
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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area
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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area
Student flats could make way for high-density apartments and townhouses in parts of North Dunedin, as the city council looks at shaking up planning rules.
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Ong wants a place of his own
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Ong wants a place of his own
Benedict Ong says he is looking to establish his own headquarters in Dunedin as he does not feel welcome working at council facilities.
Carnival to offer more sessions
Carnival to offer more sessions
Hearing things rustling around in the darkness of church grounds at night may not be everyone’s idea of fun.
‘At speed’ exit ends badly
‘At speed’ exit ends badly
An alleged shoplifter in South Dunedin was left at the scene of the crime by their apparent associates, whose exit was foiled by a spot of poor driving.
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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists
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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists
For 12-year-old James Audeau, a free set of bike lights has just made his nighttime bike ride home from rugby practice a lot safer.
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'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar
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'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar
An "extremely intoxicated" patron in the toilets was left locked inside a North Dunedin music venue when it closed and was later transported to hospital.
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Council to allow hill trails access
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Council to allow hill trails access
The Dunedin City Council will take on board concerns over running trail access in the Silverpeaks and says there was no intention to restrict public access to the area.
Hanging out together
Hanging out together
There were more than autumn leaves hanging from trees surrounding Logan Park yesterday as Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students practised rescue techniques.
Artworks link airport to storied landscape
Artworks link airport to storied landscape
Prominent artworks by two Kāi Tahu artists lie at the heart of Dunedin Airport’s now-completed new-look first floor.