Twenty-seven-year has breached release conditions and is wanted by police.

There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.

A Moment In Crime episode 13 looks back at the 1990 Aramoana mass shooting and siege.

A teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.

Shayne "Smiley" Heappey died in the 2018 knife attack.

Martin Cotton, 27, ranted, beat his victim and waved a knife around in terrifying attack.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

Gavin and Karen Bainbridge's scam left Otago uni staff feeling "dirty and tainted".

Joseph Lepper has continued his erratic, abusive behaviour in prison, Parole Board hears.

New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.

Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.

A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.

Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.

The competition is being held on home soil

The Armed Offenders Squad ultimately forced their way into the house.

Domestic assault was committed before he beat flatmate to death.

Four-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.

The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.

A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.

Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.

Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.

Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.

'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.

The man may not stay long behind bars however, after a bid was made for home detention.

Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars

She also sent him a key to her home via courier.

There's a bonnie time to be had – without the jet lag or sharp sting to the bank account.

Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.