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Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

A crash which helped cause about 200 cars, including the tow truck that came to rescue it, to get...

'Frozen in fear': Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

Fresh faced police officers got a lesson in winter driving from a Southern police veteran last night after getting their patrol cars stuck in the snow, along with about 200 others.

Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion

Mining town Cobar in western NSW. File photo: Getty Images

Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion

A small outback town has been devastated by a tragic underground mine explosion that left a man and a young woman dead.

Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, bears down on Jamaica. Image: CIRA/NOAA/Handout via REUTERS

Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane

Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa, packing sustained winds of up to 282 kph, is on course to barrel into Jamaica, in what could be the largest storm on record for the Caribbean island.

ACC stops payments in record numbers

Jonathan Simcock. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Former Inch Bar owner impacted as ACC stops payments in record numbers

Former Inch Bar owner Jonathan Simcock is among those impacted by recent ACC payment stoppages.

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

The alleged theft happened at Mosgiel New World. Photo: Google Maps

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.

Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'

Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'

A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.

Missing Christchurch teen found

Missing Christchurch teen found

A missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl has been found safe and well, police say.

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo RNZ / Marika Khabazi

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked his Northern Territory counterpart for a please explain, after learning of their recruitment drive in New Zealand.

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

Julie Appelgren has instructed a new legal team comprising lawyers Nick Chisnall KC, Kerry Cook,...

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.

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Farmers, residents criticise support

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Farmers, residents criticise support

Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.

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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration

Eri Lovegrove in front of her drawings for a university project. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration

The Otago Peninsula has always featured in the life of Eri Lovegrove and now she will have the drawings to prove it.

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Snow offers families exciting day out

Wen Chao (left) and Maggie Lin, both of Christchurch, take a selfie in the snow at Leith Saddle...

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Snow offers families exciting day out

Snowball fights and snowman building was how some Dunedin families who braved the cold opted to spend their Labour Day yesterday.

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Plan to close nine post shops in region

NZ Post has proposed closing seven post centres across Dunedin, in (clockwise from top left)...

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Plan to close nine post shops in region

NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.

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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice

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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice

Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.

Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan

Emergency services respond to the scene of a crash between two vehicles, one towing a caravan, on...

Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan

Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a caravan near Waikouaiti.

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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’

Dunedin centenarian and Yorkshire cricket fan Bill Jenkinson celebrated his 100th birthday with...

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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’

For nearly 100 years, Bill Jenkinson has always sung like there is no tomorrow.

Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair

Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair

Klex Peroy, 6, of Dunedin, plays on an inflatable during The Extravaganza Fair, held at Bayfield Park on Saturday.

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

An Australian male satin bowerbird. PHOTO: DANIEL FIELD

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.

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