Man jailed for 'prolonged violence and degradation'
Kelly attacked the woman after returning home from a Stopping Violence course.
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Coronial inquest begins into death of man thought to be linked to Covid vaccine
An autopsy report found that his death was caused by a rare Covid-19 vaccine side effect.
Countdown considering body cameras in wake of stabbing attack
Four people were injured in an attack in the Dunedin Central store last year.
Brothers attack car, confront driver in alleged road rage incident
Drivers could be seen swerving around the fracas as it unfolded.
Brave brother rescues 11-year-old swept away by rogue wave
Members of the public also got in the water to help.
Students called to short-staffed hospital, asked to do suicide watch
"It is not trivial to be on suicide watch at all," said National's Shane Reti.
New group of scholars set to take over 660 Castle Street
The soon-to-be flatmates were awarded University of Otago's Six60 Scholarships for 2023.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Voices For Freedom pushing followers to apply for key general election roles
It comes after the group urged its members to contest local body elections.
Homicide probe: Police closing in on people of interest after car found
Police say they are following 'a number of really good lines of inquiry'.
Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
Local election candidates linked to Voices for Freedom
Council and community board elections dotted with people linked to disinformation group.
'Menace': Strip club owner caught drink-driving for fourth time
He was still disqualified after drink-driving twice in six days in 2017.
Junior rugby players in tears after coach allegedly attacked
Assault alleged after coach finished refereeing a game for eight-year-olds.
'If I didn't know who I was, my whakapapa, I wouldn't have the opportunity to...save my life'
Dr Karyn Paringatai found a history of cancer in her family that has helped to save her.
'Totally unacceptable': Junior rugby coach allegedly assaulted by spectator
The incident happened game involving eight-year-old children.
Blackmail targets 'naive' victims on NZ social media
Three victims have fallen prey to online scams after sharing explicit pictures.
'Throwing stones into glass houses': Uffindell's uni rugby mates defend 'good dude'
Several men who played rugby with the politician during his uni days rally around him.
Covid BA.2 variant vanquished
Testing reveals last bastion for the initial Omicron variant has dropped to zero per cent.
Man who killed young mum while toddler in next room denied parole
Smither has been behind bars since he killed Karen Jacobs in 1997.
Uffindell's filthy student flat put on notice, women's underwear on wall
Flat was described as a haven for vermin and disease by health inspectors.
Changes made at youth remand home after critical report
Urgent changes were made at South Island's only youth remand home in Dunedin.
Victim says she forgives partner after breaking nose
Woman whose nose was broken, says she forgives the man who punched her.
Woman drove 50km to ex-partner's house while drunk, court told
'For reasons unknown' she decided to drive to Dunedin without warning.
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
'Very scary': Man tasered after window smashing spree
Broken glass littered the footpath in South Dunedin's main street after a vandalism spree.
Party drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealed
Wastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.
Southern hospitality: Cheese roll burger launches at Otago cafe
The innovative burger is being launched today at the Blueskin Nurseries & Cafe.
A man with a blackened face, a hatchet and an unlikely story
Police find Timothy Wilson sitting in a car with no number plates, and discover much more.
Horse breeder, trainer faces racecourse ban after family feud ends in punch-up
The court heard there had been friction within the family for years.
Watch: Top Aussie skateboarder 'bombs' Dunedin's Baldwin St
Skateboarding down the world's steepest street was a snap decision for Zak Mills-Goodwin.
Prolific burglar's early release from prison
Man broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.
Police find tomahawk, drugs, gang patches in car
A person is due to appear in court on charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Airport bomb hoaxer has Court of Appeal application rejected
A former aviation security officer planted a fake bomb on the runway at Dunedin airport.