Rob Kidd

Jailed for raping woman in Waihola public toilet

Daniel Moore (34) raped a woman in a public toilet in Waihola and subjected her to a 30-minute...

Jailed for raping woman in Waihola public toilet

At 34 years old, married with kids, an unblemished criminal record, Milton plumber Daniel Peter Moore was an average Kiwi bloke. But on April 20 everything changed.

Man jailed for part in bank scam

Man jailed for part in bank scam

A Mosgiel man involved in scamming an elderly woman out of more than $50,000 has been jailed for 19 months.

Computer whizz can't avoid drink-driving conviction

A young computer whizz may have had his dreams of overseas study dashed after a drunken crash on the peninsula.

South tops costs in justice pay dispute

Dunedin District Court staffer Dave Pegg protests along with other court workers, lawyers, and...

South tops costs in justice pay dispute

The Ministry of Justice spent nearly $100,000 resolving last year's pay dispute with court staff, documents show.

Man punched waitress over meal dispute

Arthur Mathieson has to pay a waitress $500 after he punched her while she worked. Photo: Peter...

Man punched waitress over meal dispute

What Arthur Duncan Mathieson wanted was gravy on his meal.

Drunken artist assaulted woman after losing wallet

Jacob Medary committed a drunken assault while serving a sentence designed to address his alcohol...

Drunken artist assaulted woman after losing wallet

A Dunedin artist became enraged when he suspected someone had stolen $600 from him, a court has heard.

Tourist admits injuring passenger in Westland crash

A group of Taiwanese tourists had a longer stay than expected in Dunedin after a crash on the West Coast, a court has heard.

Double-murder accused's trial likely mid-year

A man accused of killing a Dunedin couple and setting their house alight will likely go to trial in August.

Attack on guard bid to get prison transfer, court hears

A prisoner who attacked a guard in a bid to get a transfer to a North Island jail got his wish - but it will come at a cost.

Bags of cannabis swallowed during visit

Not even a trip to prison could keep a drug dealer away from cannabis, a court has heard.

Driver ordered to pay injured tourists $1600

Taking a selfie can be a dangerous business.

Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees

Dunedin writer Majella Cullinane's debut novel is in the running for the national book of the...

Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees

The finalists for the national book awards have been announced and local literary talent made a strong showing.

Scouts set back decade by Sawtell

Scouts organisation set back decade by Sawtell

A colleague of a disgraced former Scout leader says his offending has set back the organisation by a decade.

Meth-fuelled attempt at car theft

Meth-fuelled attempt at car theft

In Sean Christopher Bardwell's meth-addled mind, the man desperately trying to get into the car was trying to kill him.

Former scout leader jailed for videos of abuse

A former Scout leader caught with hundreds of horrific child sex-abuse videos - some featuring animals - has been jailed for more than two years.

Sex offender jailed for breaches, threat

A registered child sex offender who was found to have a secret cellphone and threatened to "smash'' his Probation officer has been jailed.

Defendant's pro rugby prospects discounted

A violent offender with dubious professional rugby prospects has been ordered to pay his victim $1000.

Student avoids conviction

A top student who attacked two bouncers and kicked a police officer during a boozy night out has evaded conviction so she can go to medical school.

Shot staple into workmate's brain

Shot staple into workmate's brain

Joking between workmates led to a Dunedin man firing a staple through his colleague's skull, a court has heard.

Banned driver led police on chase

Codie McNoe (34) was tracked down by police, after leaving his car and dog, following a chase...

Banned driver led police on chase

A banned driver abandoned his car and dog after police chased him through the streets of Dunedin.

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