Inmates' appeal over brutal prison attack fails
Ethan Hokai and Kodie Reece Russell each had 18 months added to their existing jail terms.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDunedin
Doctor murders teen: Hospital makes no changes after lies
"We still seek to operate a high trust environment with staff."
Grace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?
There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.
Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued
Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.
Waihola sex offender released on parole
A sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.
Dunedin church set to be demolished for social housing
Due to the demanding for accommodation in Dunedin a church is set to be demolished.
Failed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 charges
Barry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.
Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week
Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.
Man sentenced for 'cowardly, degrading' attack on girlfriend
'You are a recidivist violent person,' the judge said.
Teen who smashed windscreen of police van regrets 'dumb decision'
'It was a new and novel experience and one he doesn't want to repeat,' his lawyer said.
Ambulance staff hindered by drunken incidents
St John has had to remind the public that damage to their vehicles will be taken seriously
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviour
Sophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds'
The death of Sophia Crestani is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Armed police raid on Dunedin house
Armed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property.
Watch: Smoke cannon foils armed robbery
Knife-wielding man thwarted in 'white-out' conditions after cloaking device activated.
Wild pooch chase after spoodle bolts on minder
Police and firefighters join the chase which 'just got bigger and bigger'.
Scholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush
"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.
NZ cricket coach spared conviction to save sports career
A national cricket coach has dodged drink-driving charges.
'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvable
Timothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.
Crash driver still drinking when police arrive
Connor Vickery was tested nearly four times the limit after his spectacular crash.
Widow of man killed in tourist-driver crash: 'We were living our happily ever after'
"He was my home and now I get to walk into just an empty house."
A mother's love: Liver saved her son's life
He was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.
Laptop saves woman hit by falling branch
Not many people can say their laptop saved their life.
Teen's song of remorse plays in court, gets him off drink-drive charge
He told the judge he wrote it as a letter to his former self.
'Age is only a number': Man caught grooming '14-year-old girl' in sting
He declared his love and said he was jealous when she had been speaking to boys.
Repeat robber squeezed cop's genitals during crime spree
A transgender woman serving a sentence at women's prison poses 'particular difficulties'.
With no need for deliberation, woman cleared of arson
A judge has dismissed all charges one lady was facing in connection to a Dunedin fire.
'A lot of goodbyes left': Elton John tour manager
Elton John plays in Napier on Thursday night.
Search underway for missing Dunedin teenager
The 15-year-old girl has been missing since the weekend.
Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
Kiwi found dead in Bali hotel pool was on 'spiritual journey'
"It's been a beautiful friendship and I am going to miss him a lot, we all are."
Caution urged after gardeners struck by Legionnaires' disease
Two suspected deaths and dozen of cases linked to the hidden hazard in potting mix.