Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun said acts of violence "gave him a rush better than drugs".
Pensioner’s card used in spree Pensioner’s card used in spree A Mosgiel man stole a pensioner’s wallet and went on a shopping spree while the victim was on his way to report the crime.
Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case A Southland freezing worker has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder following a drug deal gone wrong.
‘My dogs are not a danger’ ‘My dogs are not a danger’ An Arrowtown couple whose Staffordshire bull terriers allegedly attacked a Siberian husky say their dogs’ menacing classification is "heavy-handed".
‘My dogs are not a danger’ ‘My dogs are not a danger’ An Arrowtown couple whose Staffordshire bull terriers allegedly attacked a Siberian husky say their dogs’ menacing classification is "heavy-handed".
Man claims he was ‘groomed’ into crime Man claims he was ‘groomed’ into crime A Dunedin man who took photos of a half-naked stranger and downloaded child exploitation material says he was "groomed" into illegal behaviour.
Skyline court appearance delayed again Skyline court appearance delayed again Skyline Enterprises and two other companies are now expected to appear in court next year in relation to their role in a major slip near central Queenstown last year.
Fined $52,000 for illegal tyre storage Fined $52,000 for illegal tyre storage The owner of a Milton company has been fined $52,000 for illegally storing about 55,000 used tyres, which he claimed he would convert into biofuel.
Bigamist dobbed in by first wife Bigamist dobbed in by first wife A South Island man convicted of the rare charge of bigamy was dobbed in by his first wife, a court has heard.
Bigamist convicted after first wife complains to police Bigamist convicted after first wife complains to police A man convicted of the rare charge of bigamy was dobbed in by his first wife, a court has heard.
Windows broken with golf club Windows broken with golf club A man has been jailed for using a golf club to smash the windows of a Gore family’s car, home and business.
Son of top police officer avoids conviction Son of top police officer avoids conviction The son of a former top South Island police officer has avoided a conviction after he was caught driving at 162km/h near Ranfurly.
8-times-limit driver seen ‘stumbling’ 8-times-limit driver seen ‘stumbling’ A Queenstown man has earned the dubious distinction of recording the highest breath alcohol level seen in Otago and Southland for at least six years.
Home detention for dealing Home detention for dealing Police have busted a Queenstown man for drug dealing after being called to a family-harm incident involving his only customers.
Prison sentence narrowly avoided for series of assaults Prison sentence narrowly avoided for series of assaults A Fijian man has avoided a prison sentence for a series of alcohol-fuelled assaults in Cromwell and Queenstown.
Man beat father — then offered him paua Man beat father — then offered him paua An Invercargill man gave his estranged father a prolonged beating for "abandoning him", leaving the carpet soaked in blood, a court has heard.
Top policeman’s son granted discharge over speeding Top policeman’s son granted discharge over speeding The son of Otago and Southland’s former top policeman has avoided a conviction after he was caught driving at 162kmh near Ranfurly earlier this year.
Worker gets $27k payout after firing Worker gets $27k payout after firing An Invercargill construction company has to pay a former worker nearly $30,000 after it misused a 90-day trial clause to fire him.
Windows broken with golf club Windows broken with golf club A man has been jailed for using a golf club to smash the windows of a Gore family’s car, home and business.
Man forced partner to ground before punching her twice Man forced partner to ground before punching her twice A judge has rebuked a violent Dunedin man and told him to "have a good look in the mirror" after he struck his partner in the head.