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North OtagoFebruary 16

Man rammed wheelchair into friend’s leg in carpark

A judge told an Oamaru man he may need help with anger management after he rammed his wheelchair into a friend’s leg in the KFC carpark.
Man rammed wheelchair into friend’s leg in carpark
Man rammed wheelchair into friend’s leg in carpark
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DunedinFebruary 16

Victim ‘absolutely devastated and broken’

A Dunedin man who filmed himself violating a woman then spread the images throughout cyberspace has been jailed for nearly a decade.
Victim ‘absolutely devastated and broken’
Victim ‘absolutely devastated and broken’
DunedinJune 13

Jury to decide whether fake email bid to disrupt

Was a Dunedin grandmother’s fake postponement letter for a petroleum-industry conference a desperate bid to disrupt or only a joke?
Jury to decide whether fake email bid to disrupt
Jury to decide whether fake email bid to disrupt
DunedinMay 13

Drug dealer jailed, minder receives detention

A drug dealer who produced thousands of pills — known on the street as "Pepper Pigs" — has been jailed for three years and four months.
Drug dealer jailed, minder receives detention
Drug dealer jailed, minder receives detention
SouthlandMay 13

Recidivist drink-driver jailed

A woman who drove from Dunedin to Gore while almost six times over the legal limit has been sentenced to prison.
Recidivist drink-driver jailed
Recidivist drink-driver jailed
DunedinMay 26

Sex offender’s bid for reduced sentence rejected in High Court

The former head of Southern Victim Support, who was jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing a pre-teen boy, may die in prison.
Sex offender’s bid for reduced sentence rejected in High Court
Sex offender’s bid for reduced sentence rejected in High Court
DunedinMarch 29

Burglar released from jail early for good behaviour, progress

A man who targeted some of Dunedin’s most salubrious suburbs during a lengthy burglary spree has been released from prison.
NationalJanuary 26

Resthome abuser didn't tell uni

An academic who sexually assaulted an elderly woman at a resthome did not tell the university he worked for about the case.
Resthome abuser didn't tell uni
Resthome abuser didn't tell uni
DunedinJune 19

Man blames Holy Spirit for violent offences

Speaking  to police after a drunken crime spree, Sean Andrew Roche told them the Holy Spirit had commanded him to commit the violent offences.
Man blames Holy Spirit for violent offences
Man blames Holy Spirit for violent offences
DunedinJune 19

Accused declined bail

A Dunedin teenager has been remanded in custody after being charged with the indecent assault of a woman and two counts of assault with intent to injure.
DunedinJune 19

Driver charged after chase

An  Invercargill forestry worker has been charged with string of driving offences after a police chase through South Dunedin on Saturday.
DunedinMarch 27

Man charged with sexual violation

A Dunedin man was twice accused of molesting young girls before he was charged, a court has heard.
DunedinMarch 27

Jailed for violent assault on woman

A recidivist violent offender with "a horrible history'' has added three more convictions to a long criminal record.
Central OtagoMarch 14

German tourist charged with dangerous driving

A German tourist accused of trying to kill his girlfriend has had charges against him downgraded.
German tourist charged with dangerous driving
German tourist charged with dangerous driving
WānakaMarch 14

Head stomping chef's appeal turned down

A Wanaka chef who was jailed for more than a decade after he stomped on a man's head more than 20 times has failed to have his sentence cut.
Head stomping chef's appeal turned down
Head stomping chef's appeal turned down
DunedinMarch 14

Harassment trial continues

Family photos of a Dunedin businessman were found on a computer belonging to a government employee accused of harassing him, a court has heard.
Harassment trial continues
Harassment trial continues
DunedinMarch 14

Complainant's photos found on laptop, court told

A Dunedin business owner allegedly harassed for two-and-a-half years by a government employee has spoken of his fear during the ordeal.
DunedinMarch 13

'Living hell' over parking

A government employee allegedly put a Dunedin businessman through "a living hell'' for more than two years - over a parking ticket.
'Living hell' over parking
'Living hell' over parking
DunedinMarch 13

Paedophile jailed for over six years

A voyeuristic  Dunedin paedophile who preyed on the children of vulnerable single mothers has been jailed for more than six years.
Paedophile jailed for over six years
Paedophile jailed for over six years
DunedinMarch 13

Abuse charges proved

A Mosgiel man has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his stepdaughters for almost a decade.
Abuse charges proved
Abuse charges proved
DunedinMarch 13

Teen escapes jail sentence

A teenager has escaped jail for his role in an aggravated robbery after his willingness to turn on his friends and testify against them brought forth a guilty plea from one of the men.
Teen escapes jail sentence
Teen escapes jail sentence
DunedinMarch 6

Rape silence to protect mother

A teenager has told a court her stepfather raped her more than 50 times but she was too scared to tell her mum because she did not want to break her heart.
Rape silence to protect mother
Rape silence to protect mother
DunedinFebruary 20

End of affair revenge claimed

When a Dunedin businessman broke off his three-year affair with an Auckland woman, she allegedly took revenge by harassing the wife of her former lover.
End of affair revenge claimed
End of affair revenge claimed
DunedinFebruary 20

Man jailed for assault

A Timaru man has been sent to prison for assaulting his former partner and threatening to kill her.
Man jailed for assault
Man jailed for assault
DunedinFebruary 13

Writer jailed for assaulting, threatening woman

A budding Dunedin novelist will have a few weeks of solitude to work on his latest book.