Devast8: I was bashed and have a 'hit on my head'
The Oamaru-born man infamous for an amateur facial tattoo of his nickname "Devast8" has told the district court in Christchurch he has been brutally bashed in prison.
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Grace Millane murder trial: The accused's 'life through Tinder'
Grace Millane murder trial: The accused's 'life through Tinder'
A British expert in sexual culture has told the Grace Millane murder trial that attitudes towards sex have changed drastically in the past three decades. Follow the trial here.
'No 1080' in dead rats on beach
'No 1080' in dead rats on beach
Toxicology shows no presence of 1080 in dead rats that washed up along with other animals on North Beach near Westport earlier this month.
Millane trial: Expert on sexual culture testifies
Millane trial: Expert on sexual culture testifies
The defence team representing the man accused of murdering Grace Millane has called an academic to speak about sexual culture.
Air NZ launches sale in chaotic week
Air NZ launches sale in chaotic week
Air New Zealand has launched a sale for its regional routes - including from Auckland to Dunedin - in a week marred by cancellations.
NZ First finances: The simple question Winston won't answer
NZ First finances: The simple question Winston won't answer
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has refused to confirm whether a foundation giving money to his political party would be considered a donation and needed to be declared.
Teen pupil dies at Northland school
Teen pupil dies at Northland school
Staff and students of a Northland school are reeling after the death of a 13-year-old female student at the kura.
Alcohol likely played a role in Millane's death - expert
Alcohol likely played a role in Millane's death - expert
The man accused of Grace Millane's murder won't take the stand and give evidence in his own defence, the High Court has heard.
Warning for Air NZ passengers as flights axed
Warning for Air NZ passengers as flights axed
Airline passengers are being warned to take precautions ahead of the silly season, after Air NZ announced it was axing several international flights over the holiday period.
Key witness in Amber-Rose Rush murder was afraid for his life
Key witness in Amber-Rose Rush murder was afraid for his life
A witness says a Dunedin doctor sounded "angry and quite stressed'' just minutes before he is accused of stabbing a teenage girl to death.
Dark Destroyer's one piece of Dunedin trivia
Share a beer with The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer'
He had only been in Dunedin for about 20 minutes, but Shaun Wallace already had a piece of trivia up his sleeve.
Women 'dehydrating themselves' over lack of toilets
Women 'dehydrating themselves' over lack of toilets
Some South Island women working in transport industries are dehydrating themselves because they can't access a toilet at work, says a union.
Tears as alleged killer of nine-year-old appears in court
Tears as alleged killer of nine-year-old appears in court
The mother of a nine-year-old boy found dead in the small Southland settlement Otautau last month cried as his alleged murderer appeared in court this morning.
Med students' rort 'widespread', goes back 'decades' - GP
Med students' rort 'widespread', goes back 'decades' - GP
A medical student rort appears to have been going on for years, even decades, with several GPs telling RNZ they believe authorities have been turning a blind eye.
Rapist's victim tells of terrifying 'hell'
Rapist's victim tells of terrifying 'hell'
For three days, he beat his victim, raped her and hacked her hair off with a knife.
Father's fury over hit-and-run killer driver
Father's fury over hit-and-run killer driver
The father of a boy killed by a hit-and-run driver says his family is still "battling with the pain" of not having the 15-year-old in their lives.
Kiwi who paid $80 to abuse boy loses suppression
Kiwi who paid $80 to abuse boy loses suppression
The Court of Appeal has denied permanent name suppression for a man who was engaged in the online exploitation of children and paid $80 to abuse a boy in a Manila hotel room. Warning: This story...
Mum threatened online over hunting
Mum threatened online over hunting
An Otago mum who takes her children out hunting says she has received death threats from random strangers online.
Original Shortland Street cast member dies
Original Shortland Street cast member dies
Actress Nancy Brunning, who played roles ranging from Nurse Jaki Manu in Shortland Street to matriarch Ramona Mahana in the film Mahana, has died.
Green Party MP retiring, won't seek re-election
Green Party MP retiring, won't seek re-election
Long-serving Green Party MP Gareth Hughes is retiring from national politics.