Pair filmed throwing, kicking sand at sea lion pup
Video has emerged showing a pair of people harassing a sea lion pup at Dunedin's Blackhead Beach, throwing and kicking sand at the protected animal.
More than 100kg of cocaine found in luggage
More than 100kg of cocaine found in luggage
Customs seized 101kg of cocaine at Auckland International Airport over the weekend, believed to be the largest seizure at a New Zealand airport to date.
Stats NZ boss quits after Manurewa Marae election inquiry
Stats NZ boss quits after Manurewa Marae election inquiry
A report into whether personal Census and Covid vaccination data collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes has found government agencies failed to put proper safeguards in place to protect and manage the sharing of personal information.
Embrace challenges, says viral head boy cancer survivor
Embrace challenges, says viral head boy cancer survivor
Cancer survivor Jake Bailey is concerned young people are increasingly being shielded from experiencing the everyday challenges necessary to build resilience.
Possible sighting of missing Marokopa family
Possible sighting of missing Marokopa family
There has been a reported sighting of fugitive father-on-the-run Tom Phillips and his children in Waikato.
Europe talks more defence spending, Ukraine peace plan divides
Europe talks more defence spending, Ukraine peace plan divides
European leaders have called for higher spending to ramp up the continent's defence capabilities but remained split on the idea of deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine to back up any peace deal.
Severe thunderstorms expected in the South
Severe thunderstorms expected in the South
Parts of the South, including Dunedin, could be in for a soaking after a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by MetService.
Great Walks booking system upgraded
Great Walks booking system upgraded
Bookings for the Great Walks season open in May with an online queue system set up to ease the pressure.
Alleged shoplifter swiped goods worth $2500 in Dunedin spree
Alleged shoplifter swiped goods worth $2500 in Dunedin spree
An alleged recidivist shoplifter was nabbed by police after leaving a more than $2500 trail of theft around Dunedin over the past month.
Man wanted over Dunedin seagull death arrested
Man wanted over Dunedin seagull death arrested
A man wanted for allegedly killing a seagull in the Octagon has been arrested.
'Disturbing' Moana Pool peeping left young victims devastated
'Disturbing' Moana Pool peeping left young victims devastated
A Canterbury businessman who spied on two children getting changed at a Dunedin swimming pool will pay the victims $750.
18 hurt after plane flips in Canada
18 hurt after plane flips in Canada
Eight people have been injured after a plane carrying 80 passengers flipped as it landed at Canada's largest airport.
Christchurch ED plea due to 'demand, not staffing'
Christchurch ED plea due to 'demand, not staffing'
Unusual demand at Christchurch ED - not a staff shortage - led to the plea for patients to seek non-urgent medical treatment elsewhere, Health NZ says.
Thieves dig up tennis club's honesty box
Thieves dig up tennis club's honesty box
Members of a tennis club on Auckland's North Shore are shocked by the theft of their honesty box.
Pope remains in hospital for 'complex' infection
Pope remains in hospital for 'complex' infection
Doctors have changed treatment for Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection to tackle a "complex clinical situation", the Vatican says.
Social housing residents plead for stability
Social housing residents plead for stability
A man living in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed quake-prone says residents need stability and hopes some will be able to stay while work's carried out.
This table reserved - for Harrison and friends
This table reserved - for Harrison and friends
Harrison Carter can finally sit with his friends at lunchtime, thanks to the kindness of a Dunedin secondary school student.
Fears uni funding lifeline to be cut
Fears uni funding lifeline to be cut
The University of Otago could be staring down the barrel of significant job cuts amid fears the government is about to cut a funding lifeline, an advocate has warned.
Price creep likely to blow $1.88b budget, source says
Price creep likely to blow $1.88b budget, source says
Despite a government commitment to stick to budget, the new Dunedin hospital is bound to cost more than $1.88 billion, sources say.
Rough landing at Taieri
Rough landing at Taieri
Police say a light aircraft was forced to make a rough landing at the Taieri Aerodrome after a wheel collapsed.