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?

The woman had sued her former employer after being dismissed for stealing a bag of chips.

Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.

'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.

'Decaying smell' has angry resident dry retching.

Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

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

Married for 80 years: get up, work, go to bed, then start again - recipe for togetherness

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

Arsonists leave $40,000 bill after setting fire to slides in children's playground.

The man responsible for the deaths of two Mosgiel siblings is a changed man, according to the Parole Board.