‘It’s not just you getting hurt’
‘It’s not just you getting hurt’: Crash survivor speaks out
A seriously injured survivor of a crash that killed a young man is urging people to speak out if they feel unsafe because of others' driving behaviour.
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Darts trio saved injured man left ‘for dead’ in toilet
Darts trio saved injured man left ‘for dead’ in toilet
Two Queenstown darts players threw themselves in to rescue a visitor who had face-planted in a public toilet early last Sunday morning.
Once a truckie, always a truckie - reliving the old days
Once a truckie, always a truckie - reliving the old days
Pies and soft drinks. Graham Manson says they were the best parts of being a logging truck driver for most of his life.
Students show love for PM in Dunedin
Students show love for PM in Dunedin
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was mobbed by selfie-seeking students following her speech at the University of Otago this afternoon.
PM heads south on the campaign trail
PM heads south on the campaign trail
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left Christchurch and is now in Dunedin for a day of election campaigning.
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, October 6
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, October 6
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, October 6
Woman drove off with man on bonnet, court told
Woman, 62, drives off with cheating boyfriend clinging to the bonnet, court hears
After finding her boyfriend cheating, a woman allegedly stole a wallet and drove off with the man clinging to her car’s bonnet.
Attacker 'only just' avoids jail after torturing woman
Attacker 'only just' avoids jail after torturing woman
It has been nearly two years since Hemi Puriri groped his victim - but every time she closes her eyes she still sees his face.
Crews keeping eye on Waitaki fire scene
Crews keeping eye on Waitaki fire scene
Fire crews continue to monitor the scene of a 618ha blaze near Livingstone, inland from Oamaru.
Final tours to give ex-employees closure
Final tours to give ex-employees closure
The former Cadbury factory will open for one last weekend of tours before its demolition.
Jimmy Cowan convicted of drink-driving
More than triple the limit: Ex-All Black convicted of drink-driving
A former All Black, Highlanders and Southland halfback was caught drink-driving after being seen by a witness crossing the centre line at least 15 times in Queenstown.
Ohau fire: Long road ahead as battle goes on
Ohau fire: Long road ahead as battle goes on
Firefighters are welcoming "good" conditions today as the battle against the huge Mackenzie Basin blaze continues.
Supporters help native forest work
Supporters help native forest work
A Canterbury University academic hopes an expanded forestry programme to support farmers will be just the beginning.
‘Apocalyptic’ scene confronts firefighters
‘Apocalyptic’ scene confronts firefighters
Firefighters were confronted with an "apocalyptic" scene as they drove into the heart of unprecedented flames at Ohau Village.
Ohau blaze contained after winds fan flames
Ohau blaze contained after winds fan flames
Winds of up to 160km/h challenged firefighters tackling the Ohau fire this morning, but the blaze has again been contained.
$275k fine over serious-injury roller crash
$275k fine over serious-injury roller crash
A Queenstown contracting company has been fined $275,000 after a heavy roller driven by an unlicensed driver rolled 20m down a bank.
Teacher admits drink-driving when picking up child
Teacher admits drink-driving when picking up child
A teacher drove with more than twice the legal limit of breath-alcohol when she picked up one of her children from Wanaka last month.
‘Fantastic job’ by firefighters - farmer
‘Fantastic job’ by firefighters - farmer
A South Canterbury farmer whose property was severely damaged by a 618ha blaze has described the work of firefighters as "magic".
Four discharged from hospital after Ravensdown 'sulphur flash'
Four discharged from hospital after Ravensdown 'sulphur flash'
Four people have been discharged after a "sulphur flash" at Ravensdown resulted in five people being taken to Dunedin Hospital.
New polling booth at Al Huda Mosque
New polling booth at Al Huda Mosque
It is hoped a new polling booth at Dunedin’s mosque will help refugees feel comfortable voting for the first time.