Hours out of prison, a man smashed up two businesses - and got just what he wanted.

Rodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.

Jamie Burns smashed a garden gnome and headbutted the police station window.

Corrections deemed the address unsuitable, but judge imposed the sentence regardless.

The criminologist says 'people have to live somewhere'.

Forensic scientists have been called in to help determine the cause of death.

The man allegedly went to the ANZ bank and smashed a window to draw police attention.

A woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.

He's worth millions and is behind massive NZ land buys. But who is Garry Robertson?

Firing an employee after she wrongfully took a $1 bag of chips will cost a rest home $19k.

Mum's plea saves son from prison term for 833 dishonest transactions.

'Secret millionaire' Garry Robertson told Celia filmmaker: "I'll fund this"

Council will rebuild tree house after being criticised for demanding it be torn down.

Neighbour insists complaint justified - and says she's been vilified in the dispute.

Council's demand that a family tear down a treehouse slammed as "ridiculous" by mother.

Tania Lee Vince, 38, is sentenced to three months' home detention.

Drug and drink binge led to aggravated assault and a jail term.

Anthony Hall breached a protection order when assaulting his partner in front of child.

''I can smell the alcohol from here,'' the judge told the woman on a drink driving charge.

A teller was told to hand over cash before the man took off in a dark coloured vehicle.

The incident took place at the BNZ on Gordon Rd just after 11.30am

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Mosgiel woman dead inside her home for two weeks before her body was discovered.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The men helped local communities in Mosgiel evacuate to safer ground.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Two unemployed Mosgiel men arrested following a string of Nissan thefts in Dunedin.

Troy Taylor said infant Ihaka Stokes had fallen over and banged his head. He hadn't.

Murder accused Troy Taylor testifies to deny murdering baby Ihaka Stokes