Nigel Landreth was beaten unconscious in Dunedin in July 2018. He died on Sunday.

A woman jailed for murder and recalled for frauds has been released on parole this month

One fan blames drunken concertgoers for ruining the night.

Remains of bonfire on balcony led to fire in bedroom wall.

Firefighters initially believed there were still people in the house.

Dunedin man Dennis Hodge called in an old practice mortar bomb yesterday.

A man has admitting ramming a police car while yelling "Allahu Akbar''.

Impact resulted from driver's reaction to seeing what she thought was a poisonous spider.

Those who turn up to the gate intoxicated will be refused entry.

The festival is set to be a scorcher.

One car lay crumpled in paddock, nearby a ute had flipped on to its roof.

International oil and gas company granted consent to drill in Great South Basin.

She had hoped the death of her daughter had been an educational reminder of what not to do

A number of properties have been evacuated due to a vegetation fire.

A student died while riding a wheelie bin down a Dunedin street 18 years ago.

House owners pursued failed purchaser for the profit they lost in would-be deal.

Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.

The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.

Gangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.

Ludo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.

Four dozen beers plus an axe turned out to be a bad combination for a South Otago man.

Armed with stolen chequebook she went on a $35,000 shopping spree.

Man, 20, knew girl was 14 and still pursued her for sex.

A Dunedin man who committed two armed robberies with his mum has been released on parole.

There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.