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Thieving bar manager escapes conviction 'to help future job prospects'
A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.
'You're the scum of the Earth' - victims give abuser scathing send-off in court
Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.
Black Fern avoids drink driving conviction to boost RWC chances
The competition is being held on home soil
Police overstepped authority by entering house of axe-wielding Dunedin man
The Armed Offenders Squad ultimately forced their way into the house.
Flatmate-killer's prison term extended for second attack
Domestic assault was committed before he beat flatmate to death.
Deportee back in jail after crime spree, sex with 15-year-old
Four-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.
Man in police pursuit crash was door-knocker with swastika face tattoo, police say
The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.
Charges after police pursuit ends in crash
A Dunedin driver will appear in court on multiple charges after a police pursuit.
'What you'd expect from a 4-year-old': Councillor blasted over bad behaviour
Lee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.
Nomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'
A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.
Student's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictions
Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.
Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.
Dunedin man who 'utterly terrified' partner sentenced to jail
The man may not stay long behind bars however, after a bid was made for home detention.
Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
Dunedin's bonniest sights and Hibernian experiences
There's a bonnie time to be had – without the jet lag or sharp sting to the bank account.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.
Vicious assault only stopped when daughter walked in
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
Stabbing victim outraged by attacker's sentence
The woman's career prospects were left in tatters after the violent attack.
'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at cop
Senior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.
School zoning may promote pupil exercise
Health expert says that if pupils attended nearest school, they would get more exercise.
Ducks thwart alleged drink driver's joyride
The woman was more than four times the legal limit for alcohol when she hit the harbour.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.