Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Hundreds of pupils head to the races
Nearly 700 children from 90 schools competed at the Otago Primary Schools Sport Association Cross Country at Kaikorai Valley College.
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Stores’ liquor licences may not be renewed
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Stores’ liquor licences may not be renewed
A problem-plagued Dunedin bottle store owner is struggling to renew liquor licences because of her previous bad behaviour.
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
Allegations man injured infant ‘total rubbish’
‘‘Earth-shattering’’ allegations of child abuse against a prominent sportsman do not match the character of the man, his lawyer says.
Any Western troops in Ukraine 'fair targets': Putin
Any Western troops in Ukraine 'fair targets': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says any Western troops deployed to Ukraine will be legitimate targets for Moscow to attack, in a warning to Kyiv's allies.
Town's history etched into fabric of NZ
Town's history etched into fabric of NZ
Karitane extends around the shore of the Waikouaiti River estuary.
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Dunedin councillors: How they voted on key issues
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Dunedin councillors: How they voted on key issues
Grant Miller has selected a mix of decisions from the past term of the Dunedin City Council for voters to mull over ahead of the election.
Aftershocks hit Afghanistan as quake toll tops 2200
Aftershocks hit Afghanistan as quake toll tops 2200
Two powerful aftershocks struck Afghanistan 12 hours apart, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction in a region where recent earthquakes have killed about 2200 people.
Five Roads landmark’s time has come
Five Roads landmark’s time has come
An excavator removes a 300m-long hedge from the Otago Taieri A&P showgrounds on Gordon Rd, at Five Roads, near Mosgiel.
How to catch a glimpse of the blood moon
How to catch a glimpse of the blood moon
If you look up to the sky early on Monday morning you may be greeted by a red hue over the moon.
Women's safety advocate has windscreen smashed
Women's safety advocate has windscreen smashed
The person behind an initiative to improve women’s safety in Lyttelton has had her car windscreen smashed.
Man jailed for taking firearm into packed MCG
Man jailed for taking firearm into packed MCG
A man who brought a loaded gun into a packed MCG has been jailed for 22 months, and a magistrate has strongly condemned the alarming incident.
Sonny Chin given home detention for indecent assault
Sonny Chin given home detention for indecent assault
A self-proclaimed “massage master” who was previously jailed for groping his clients will not return to prison over another molestation.
Green MP resigns in wake of abuse, threats
Green MP resigns in wake of abuse, threats
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is stepping down from Parliament, citing concerns for their wellbeing after receiving death threats and ongoing abuse.
Daughter jailed for life for killing mother
Julia DeLuney jailed for life for killing mother
Julia DeLuney has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of her mother, 79-year-old Helen Gregory.
Teen identified as mystery black-clad biker
Teen identified as mystery black-clad biker
Police have thanked the public after tracking down a speeding black-clad biker who allegedly sped away from them at high speed north of Dunedin.
NZ-born neo-Nazi leader refused bail in Melbourne
NZ-born neo-Nazi leader refused bail in Melbourne
New Zealand-born neo-Nazi group leader Thomas Sewell has been refused bail after allegedly attacking an Aboriginal protest site.
Flammable projectiles thrown at gang pad
Flammable projectiles thrown at Christchurch gang pad
Police say they will have an increased presence around Christchurch over the coming days after flammable projectiles were thrown at a gang pad this morning.
NZDF seeking longer sentence for soldier
Longer sentence sought for soldier
The Kiwi soldier convicted of attempted spying could face a longer punishment after the NZDF appealed his "manifestly inadequate" sentence.
Winds on way for Dunedin as more wild weather bears down
Winds on way for Dunedin as more wild weather bears down
Strong winds are bearing down on parts of the South, including Dunedin, as some more wild weather whips up the country.
Claim sportsman broke baby's bones 'total rubbish'
Claim sportsman broke baby's bones 'total rubbish'
The allegation that a prominent sportsman recklessly broke a baby’s bones is “total rubbish”, the man’s lawyer says.