Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking
One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.
Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun
Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun
A 47-year-old man was arrested after pretending to shoot staff and customers at a Dunedin cafe with his fingers.
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.
NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge
NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge
A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.
'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim
'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim
After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.
Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation
'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation
Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.
Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence
'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence
A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.
'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.
PM supports new test for migrants
PM supports new test for migrants
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.
Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'
Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'
"Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left for Spain and is expected to dock in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, within three days. Three ill people have been evacuated.
Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island
Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island
Southland is under a heavy rain watch as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.
Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
The officer in charge of the investigation says the accused and his wife have "created a culture of fear".
Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing
Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing
A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.
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Failed bid to get AC/DC concert revealed
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Bids to host AC/DC, ABs test missed
Further confidential details of Dunedin’s proposed stadium hotel have been leaked to the Otago Daily Times.
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
A wedding planner has been left consoling devastated couples after the sudden closure of a Dunedin events venue left their plans in tatters.