John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.

He also caused the 2011 fatal crash involving financier Allan Hubbard

Things didn't go to plan on a Dunedin visit, but it all worked out in the end.

A man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.

Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.

Paracetamol is widely available but people may not realise the dangers of abusing it.

Teresa Sevilla has begun to wake up after collapsing at 32 weeks' pregnant on August 3.

Michael John Booth posted lengthy messages about his past relationship with the woman.

Ticket-holders could be at the back of a long line of those owed money by Ticket Rocket.

A burglar has been sentenced after an "unsophisticated" break-in at the wrong house.

It was only when Eric Hepi left the flat after 3 days that the woman could call 111.

Convicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.

Man "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.

Two neighbours in Dunedin came to blows after a boundary dispute went sideways.

The 49-year-old has more than 150 convictions, has been in and out of jail for 32 years.

All her life she wanted to feel that thrill again. Now she won't get the chance.

Judge says man's actions put at risk NZ's efforts to stop Covid-19 from spreading.

"Yeah right' says law professor to Facebook post on cannabis referendum by school rector.

Christian Brother allegedly assaulted boy at same school his brother assaulted many boys.

The family had been looking to move to NZ since May, but arrangements came too late.

But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.

One claimed to be infected and spat at police and another entered a quarantine facility.

A 12-year-old boy drove across Dunedin and crashed into several parked cars last night.

No one was in the parked cars at the time and there were no injuries.

The man in question also faces charges of assault and threatening to kill.

A Dunedin man put a pillow over his girlfriend's head and failed to heed her protests.

Simone Wright conned Trade Me buyers with "cruel lie", court heard

Officer acquitted of family violence charges, with judge letting rip at prosecution.

A Dunedin police officer was found not guilty of assaulting his partner.