Otago
Man charged with murder over the death of Sean Buis
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murdering Dunedin man Sean Buis.
Dunedin stabbing: 20-year-old man charged with murder
A 20-year-old man has appeared in court following a fatal stabbing at the weekend.
Staff shortages mean 30,000 dementia patients missing vital care - advocate
The closure of a Dunedin dementia unit because of staff shortages is another sign of a "scandalous" gap in healthcare for tens of thousands of dementia patients, Alzheimers NZ says.
Man dies after stabbing near Dunedin
A man has died after being stabbed this afternoon in Momona, a small town near Dunedin.
Michael Laws squeaks back in: 'I have been taught a lesson'
Prominent Otago regional councillor Michael Laws says he has been taught a valuable lesson after being re-elected by 21 votes.
Dogs to hit the runway in Chch canine fashion show
The dogs of Christchurch will be strutting their stuff on stage this weekend in the first-ever Colombo Dog Fashion show. Audio
Bravery awards for officers who confronted knife-wielding attacker
Two police officers who faced a knife-wielding attacker in a Dunedin supermarket last year have been awarded for bravery.
Police release video of man who attempted to kidnap a woman in Christchurch
Police have released further footage of the man who attempted to kidnap a woman in Christchurch earlier this month.
Community centre plans for building abandoned after toxic mould found
Toxic mould has been discovered behind the cladding of a council-owned building in Queenstown.
Wānaka helicopter firm ordered to pay $380k over fatal crash
A Wānaka helicopter company has been ordered to pay $380,000 for a crash in 2018 that killed three people.
University of Otago staff walk off job to protest over pay and conditions
Hundreds of Tertiary Education Union members rallied during a two-hour strike at the university's main campus in Dunedin, starting their march in steady rain with plenty of umbrellas and rain jackets.
Vape store ram raided in Christchurch
Christchurch vape store has been left with a big clean up after being hit by a ram raid overnight.
Firefighters battle growing Queenstown blaze
Firefighters say it's likely they'll still be battling a 200-hectare bush fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton, near Queenstown, into tomorrow.
Helicopters fight fire near Queenstown
Eight helicopters are continuing to fight a massive fire about 20 kilometres out of Queenstown.
Man hospitalised after being stabbed in Dunedin
Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Dunedin on 7 October.
Cannabis grower released from prison after appeal decision
A man behind a highly sophisticated cannabis cultivation of nearly 1000 plants has had two years slashed off his sentence.
Growing despair in Otago over toll from polar blast
Central Otago fruit growers are stressed about a polar blast which brought snow to sea level elsewhere in the south.
South Island braces for deluge of snow and freezing temperatures
A second cold front is forecast to bring fresh snow to sea level in Dunedin and Christchurch tonight, with up to 20cm expected to fall on higher parts of Banks Peninsula.
Neurosurgeon still in limbo after court decision
A qualified neurosurgeon could be lost to the South, after Lucas Rakasz failed to convince a district court judge to immediately accredit him to work in this country.
'Everyone's seen it coming' - High school losing 1.5m each year in coastal erosion
Waitaki Boys' High School's grounds are being swallowed by the sea, with up to a metre and a half now lost each year.
