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Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
A 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh.
Accused killer rejected by wife of stabbing victim
Gurjit Singh's wife told court she rejected Rajinder's profile from a marriage bureau in India around 2022.
Stabbing victim planned to install security cameras before death
Gurjit Singh was found on the lawn of his home, stabbed more than 40 times.
'He was soaked in blood' - witness on finding murder victim
A friend of a Dunedin man stabbed more than 40 times has described finding his unresponsive body soaked in blood.
Otago Council calls for urgent govt change after networks failed in storm
The Otago Regional Council said communications and water supplies were disrupted as backup systems were failed.
Santana Minerals defends plan to fast-track Central Otago gold mine
Opponents say the fast-track process rides roughshod over the environment and the local community.
Trucks crash, flights cancelled as winds ramp up
The weather has cut power, spurred emergency services, and halted planes and ferries, but looks to get worse. Video
Operation Nest Egg brings rowi kiwi back from the brink
After falling to about 160 birds in the 1990s, the rowi population is now up to about 700 in the West Coast sanctuary. Audio
Wildlife returns to West Coast as predators culled, tour operators say
Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.
Dunedin mayoralty on knife-edge with slim margin between two frontrunners
Incumbent Jules Radich confirmed his bid for a second term was unsuccessful, with Sophie Barker and Andrew Simms in the lead.
Dauntless detection dogs hold key to pest eradication
The trick is figuring out each dog's reward. Audio
Project aims to eliminate predators from South Westland
Predator Free South Westland project aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat - and their goal is in sight. Audio
Another summer cut off from Great Ride trail for small town
The historic Totara River Rail Bridge that connects Ross to the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail was closed last August. Audio
Not kidding: Goat trained to join owner's hunting trips
His owner Alesha Tomasi said the two-year-old loved to swap his paddock for adventures in the hills. Audio
Secondary teachers want more support and pay ahead of strike
"Teachers really just want an offer from the government that reflects the needs of our sector."
High rates of mental health conditions in Christchurch's Muslim community
A new study aims to understand the ongoing impacts of the terrorist attack on the Muslim community.
Accusations sportsman broke baby's ribs labelled rubbish by lawyer
A prominent sportsman, whose name is suppressed, is on trial in Dunedin.
Baby's bones broken in 'pure frustration', court told in closing arguments
A prominent sportsman, who has name suppression, squeezed the baby after he failed to settle, a Dunedin court has heard.
Invercargill mayoral candidates pitch back to basics approach
For the first time since the 1990s an incumbent was not standing for reelection, and instead ratepayers have eight candidates to chose from. Audio
Rates rises costing some a warm, dry home and good food
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council. Audio
Rates, debt hot topics as mayor, challenger square off in Gore
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Audio
Dead Rockers Ball to raise funds for Waitati toddler playground
Parents hope donning denim, glamming up and getting their dance on will turn a blank canvas into a toddler's delight. Audio
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
The regional council is looking at how to keep people safe and get water to drain from the powerful Clutha River. Audio
Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
Loss of regional flights to impact healthcare access, connectivity
Sounds Air is going to can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka. Audio
