Gang member ‘undue risk to community’ Gang member ‘undue risk to community’ A Dunedin gang member who committed a callous assault, which eventually led to the victim’s death, says the incident "haunts" him.
No parole for woman who attacked nun No parole for woman who attacked nun A Dunedin woman who attacked an elderly nun and her brother during an LSD and booze binge has been denied parole.
Man jailed after meth guilty pleas Man jailed after meth guilty pleas A man caught running drugs between the North and South Islands has been jailed for more than two years.
Posed as priest abusing children Posed as priest abusing children A Dunedin man posed as a priest while fantasising with others online about violating children, a court has heard.
Man who posted semi-nude photo ordered to pay $500 Man who posted semi-nude photo ordered to pay $500 A Dunedin man who posted an explicit photo of his ex-partner on Facebook after she met a new man has been ordered to pay her $500.
Victim of sexual assault says she will take years to heal Victim of sexual assault says she will take years to heal A woman who was sexually assaulted in her own home says it will take years before her mental health is repaired.
City lawyer now Rotorua judge City lawyer now Rotorua judge The District Court’s newest judge might be sad to leave her southern roots behind but her move north will be a spiritual homecoming of sorts.
$200K fine for mislabelling $200K fine for mislabelling A celebrity-endorsed supplement company has been fined almost $200,000 for deliberately mislabelling products.
Stabbed woman holds no grudge Stabbed woman holds no grudge A woman who was stabbed by her partner does not hold a grudge; she just wants her mate back, she says.
Drink-driving charge for Black Ferns star Drink-driving charge for Black Ferns star A star of the Black Ferns World Cup-winning team has been charged with drink-driving.
Landmark ruling after student injured Landmark ruling after student injured The prosecution of Otago Polytechnic after a carpentry student partly severed his finger has resulted in a landmark judgement.
Driving offences ‘reprehensible’ Driving offences ‘reprehensible’ A Milton man who racked up a slew of driving convictions over six months has been labelled "a menace" by a judge.
Ex-policeman found not guilty Ex-policeman found not guilty A former southern police officer has been cleared of three sex charges.
Afternoon drive with mum prelude to burglary Afternoon drive with mum prelude to burglary Burglary — not a typical mother-son activity.
Harassment ordeal ‘living hell’ for family Harassment ordeal ‘living hell’ for family This is what it’s like to be run out of town.
Man violated drunk woman he helped carry Man violated drunk woman he helped carry A man who posed as a Good Samaritan to help get an intoxicated woman home, sexually assaulted her twice, a court has heard.
Nothing attacker says or does can earn forgiveness: victim Nothing attacker says or does can earn forgiveness: victim The victim of a king-hit in the Octagon who suffered a traumatic brain injury says he wants his old life back.
Victim willing to give ex 'one more chance' Murder attempt: Victim willing to give ex 'one more chance' The victim of an attempted murder at a Dunedin camping ground says she forgives her ex-boyfriend and is willing to give him "one more chance".
Gassing in caravan was in bail period Gassing in caravan was in bail period A man who tried to gas his partner to death in a caravan was on bail at the time, court documents reveal.
Hunter’s explanation ‘a fabrication’ Hunter’s explanation ‘a fabrication’ A rural landowner says a penalty for a poacher who decapitated a stag on his land will send "one hell of a message" to the community.