Drug conviction for woman backed by MP
MP Clare Curran pitched her tent in the Octagon last year to support the woman.
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A young man who allegedly robbed a motel left investigators a vital clue at the scene.
Drugged and robbed: Brazilian tourist preyed on men
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Balloonist was New Zealand's first aviation fatality, in 1899
Murder case: Victim Nicole Tuxford had an 'amazing smile'
The 27-year-old was remembered as having an amazing smile and wonderful giggle.
He was jailed for manslaughter but refuses to accept blame for the death
Jason Blackler has been jailed for seven years for the death of Alan Fahey.
Fake 'curtain inspector' convicted
Warren Gray came unstuck, however, when police approached his boss.
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About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Drink-driver's bunny defence makes judge hopping mad
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Sex charge after South Dunedin public toilet incident
A man has been charged with sexual violation.
Rubbish driving: Motorist caught on camera chucking garbage
Two months after a witness complained police yet to identify the culprit.
Four months pregnant, she lied to police to keep baby's dad out of prison
She claimed he was at home watching the All Blacks. But her lies quickly unravelled.
Toilet camera: Transgender woman ordered to pay
Judge said victim was distraught and the man considered her actions to be "really sick".
'You pulled the trigger': Policeman recalls gun nightmare
Man jailed for multiple offences told court he considered "committing suicide by cop".
Crash diet: Actor blames weight loss for drink-driving
Evan Fenemor needed to lose weight for an upcoming role, court told.
Independent barrister to review student law camps
Review of controversial law camp 'not an investigation into particular student or staff'.
Patient suffers vision loss after six-month delay to see doctor
Man suffers irreversible loss of vision after SDHB failed to arrange a timely follow-up.
Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
Two critical after road crash in Otago
Two people are fighting for their lives after a crash on State Highway 1 at Waihola.
Flipped tanker driver 'very lucky man'
The driver of the tanker was being treated for minor injuries, police say.
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Assault charge after Hep C woman spat on police
The two officers were taken to a medical centre after being spat on.
Hail and snow mark end of golden weather
A southerly blast has slammed the door on the South Island's long hot summer.
Bus driver stood down over complaints of lewd behaviour
Ritchies investigate allegations of lewd behaviour towards female passengers by driver.
Mum's threat to shoot down drone that filmed her kids
Her daughter had told her, 'Mum, it's an alien coming to get us'.
Killer Wahine waves forced weather rethink
Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.
Identity of man found not guilty of indecent assault to remain suppressed
The man had been on trial on five charges of indecently assaulting three young girls.
Former top cop's teen boyfriend an aspiring model
Top cop Tania Baron, 43, who resigned last week, is in a relationship with a teenager.
Amber-Rose murder-accused's home tagged
The 16-year-old Amber-Rose was found dead at her Corstorphine home on February 3.
Tent in Dunedin park only option, says released prisoner
Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.
Cafe closes because business is too good
Dunedin business owners have decided to shut up shop for good.