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An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September

17 December 2025

An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September

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Flooding has partially closed State Highway 1 in Southland's Gore
	16 Dec 2025: Flooding has partially closed State Highway 1 in Southland's Gore... more

A man's pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man on Stewart Island
	16 Dec 2025: A man's pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man on Stewart Island... more

A convicted murderer will remain behind bars after confronting Otago Corrections officers with a knife
	16 Dec 2025: A convicted murderer will remain behind bars after confronting Otago Corrections officers with a knife... more

A person has died after a crash in the Waikato's Waipa - and three others were seriously injured
	15 Dec 2025: A person has died after a crash in the Waikato's Waipa - and three others were seriously injured... more

A couple of big names have navigated their way into the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
	14 Dec 2025: A couple of big names have navigated their way into the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace... more

An Alexandra man's been sentenced to 12 months' home detention, after Customs found child pornography on his phone at Queenstown Airport
	11 Dec 2025: An Alexandra man's been sentenced to 12 months' home detention, after Customs found child pornography on his phone at Queenstown Airport... more

Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition
	8 Dec 2025: Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition... more

A Southland gang pad which was the scene of a number of prolonged and tortuous beatings could now be confiscated
	8 Dec 2025: A Southland gang pad which was the scene of a number of prolonged and tortuous beatings could now be confiscated... more

???1;A mix of strong gales and wet weather is punching through the South Island
	7 Dec 2025: ???1;A mix of strong gales and wet weather is punching through the South Island... more

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Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News

17 Dec: An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

31 Dec: The Otago men have beaten Central Districts by 41 runs in Super Smash T20 cricket at Alexandra ++++++++++

23 Dec: State Highway 8 between Lindis Pass and Omarama is still closed, after a crash more than four hours ago +++++++++

17 Dec: Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel +++++++++

15 Dec: A person has died after a crash in the Waikato's Waipa - and three others were seriously injured +++++++++

19 Dec: Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, following suspected arson at Invercargill's Queens Park around two weeks ago ++++++++

04 Jan: Otago Police are appealing for the public's help after a ute was stolen from a local address with the owner's dogs still inside ++++++++

Lower South Island NewsLinks

9 Jan: Deep 5.4 earthquake in taranaki jolts lower north island (RadioNZ)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerston north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerson north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)

26 Dec: Fri, 26 Dec 2025: Water pollution warnings for wellington, lower hutt (RadioNZ)

12 Dec: Fri, 12 Dec 2025: Warm temps ‘swept away’ for cooler and windier conditions (Stuff.co.nz)

11 Dec: Thu, 11 Dec 2025: Split forecast: sunshine up top, showers for the lower south (Stuff.co.nz)

14 Nov: Fri, 14 Nov 2025: Lower hutt's popular queensgate night market canned over health and safety concerns (RadioNZ)

12 Nov: Wed, 12 Nov 2025: Handful remain without power in lower south island (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Jesy Nelson's ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes has branded her a "warrior" after she revealed her eight-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition 19:53

Entertainment:
Nicola Peltz Beckham has celebrated her "best birthday yet" 19:23

Cricket:
The Wellington Blaze have claimed a six wicket win over lower-South Island's Sparks in the women's Super Smash T20 competition at the Basin Reserve 18:57

Entertainment:
Henry Winkler believes retirement would be "deadly" 18:53

Health & Safety:
Ice Paks sold at Kmart are being recalled over toxin fears 18:37

Entertainment:
Zion Foster has shared a touching tribute to his twin daughters after fiancée Jesy Nelson revealed they had been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition 18:23

Soccer:
Auckland FC will continue to mix up their starting line-up as they strive to regain winning form in football's A-League 18:07

Entertainment:
Owen Cooper is "forever grateful" after winning another Best Supporting Actor accolade for Adolescence 17:53

Soccer:
Auckland FC are looking to reignite their season on the back of a goal fest in tonight's A-League match-up against the Roar in Brisbane 17:27

Basketball:
The Breakers aren't concerned about their sub-par home record in the Australian NBL this season 17:27

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