Otago
'Callous' killing: Hairdresser gets life for stabbing friend
A Dunedin hairdresser who stabbed her friend to death and buried her in a shallow grave in the backyard can't explain why she did it.
Hong Kong national who died in Arrowtown yet to be reported missing, police say
Police continue search for family of Hong Kong man who died suddenly in Arrowtown. Since his death, no-one has reported Lai missing or raised concerns about him.
Queenstown dark web drug ring busted: 'It's definitely a growing problem'
Twelve people have been arrested in relation to an online dark web drug ring in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
Queenstown police seek information on Hong Kong tourist who died suddenly
Queenstown police are appealing for information which might help them track down the relatives of a Hong Kong tourist who died suddenly on the weekend.
Farms to forests: Minister for Agriculture on farmers
Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor talks with Kathryn Ryan about the tough choices farmers are facing, including looming emissions pricing, and the temptation to sell into carbon farm forestry.
…Cherry growers hopeful for harvest but wary of challenges
In Central Otago, the cherry blossoms are slowly giving way to fruit after a colder start to spring.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in central Dunedin
A person struck by a car in Dunedin has died, police say.
Heritage Lodge in Oamaru up for sale
The Victorian single-storey home was built in 1889 and has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, five en suites, and two garages - all situated on a 5000sq m property. Audio
Police say man rammed two patrol cars in Otago
A man faces multiple charges for driving into two police cars as they responded to a family harm event in Central Otago yesterday.
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
A digital security breach allowed personal details about University of Otago students to be viewable to others, the Privacy Commissioner has been advised.
Queenstown's TSS Earnslaw steams toward greener future
The Lady of the Lake - Queenstown's TSS Earnslaw - has celebrated 110 years since it first set sail. But its owners say it has not run out of steam yet.
'Go and get a lotto ticket'
Two people involved in a car crash off a cliff are so lucky they should "go and get a Lotto ticket this weekend", one of their rescuers says.
Pair rescued after vehicle driven off cliff onto beach
Two people have been rescued in Otago after a vehicle drove off a seven-metre cliff, falling onto a beach.
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.
