$35k spending spree: She stole from dead couple, avoids prison by 'smallest margin'
Armed with stolen chequebook she went on a $35,000 shopping spree.
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Man, 20, knew girl was 14 and still pursued her for sex.
Dunedin mother-son robber out on parole
A Dunedin man who committed two armed robberies with his mum has been released on parole.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Our challenge to the Welsh? Napier's Main St steeper than Dunedin's Baldwin St, sort of
It's a brave walker who goes the full way up Main St. The last bend in particular.
Is this the most PC playground ever?
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Victim Support boss jailed for 14 years over historic child sex offences
David Charteris was Victim Support's southern practice manager.
Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway
SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.
Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches
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University of Otago criticised for not expelling abusive students
Three students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.
Violent attacks, gang member visits: Life on notorious student party street
Witness says brawl in notorious street started over a woman.
Students v landlord: Mag cover displays abusive email
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Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Sophie Elliott's mum Lesley Elliott closes foundation for abuse victims
Sophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home
Fears spur mum to register son with police
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is in the spotlight, but what are its day-to-day effects?
Dad delivers baby daughter while on the phone
Christchurch St John worker instructs Dunedin dad in how to help his partner give birth.
Labour MP Clare Curran to step down at 2020 election
Clare Curran will remain in the Dunedin South seat until the 2020 election.
11 complaints: Councillor claims smear campaign
Councillor at centre of allegations says he makes "no apology'' for his actions.
Father with 10yo daughter in car caught three times over legal booze limit
Series of concerning drink driving incidents over the weekend, police say.
'Shouting, insulting, threatening': Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour
The councillor has been the subject of 11 complaints since 2016.
New hope for asthma sufferers after life-changing study
One in six New Zealanders live with asthma - which is about 830,000 people.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Man tries to seize the keys of drunk driver after boozy flight to Dunedin
The driver was stopped with a breath alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.
Council boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay rise
Mayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.
Deep South provides another poet laureate
New Zealand's latest poet laureate is a former "anti-poet"
Woman slammed for boarding-school meal complaint
When this mum asked what people thought of this meal, she didn't expect this reaction.
Sport: Physical and emotional development
Leadership and emotional development are vital for healthy sporting development.
Man jailed for indecent act in library's 'teen space'
The man positioned himself behind a large bookshelf, court hears.
$12.2 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed
A lucky Auckland player who bought their ticket on MyLotto is yet to claim their prize.
Climate change and the Swarbrick effect: Is this a youthquake?
A number of dynamic young people are standing for office this year.
'Lazy little bugger': Mum fined for son's wagging says she can't drag him out of bed
Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.
Car plunges into Otago Harbour, driver attempts to swim from scene
Vehicle went into the water near Bacon St about 5.35am.