'Illicit race': 1000 car fanatics descend on raceway, chairman says he was 'duped'
He says he was told they wanted to do a couple of laps of honour for a late grandfather.
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'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
A historic mansion for only $2.9m – but there's a catch
Aucklanders can get more their money in Dunedin, but a move south isn't always that easy.
Trio involved in serious assault at school expelled
Footage of the brutal attack has been labelled 'incredibly upsetting' by outraged parents.
'He thought it was funny': Porn actress abused online
Victim subjected to a slew of online abuse and fake stories.
Man jailed for violent attack on partner
Nathan Steven Graham will be jailed for 22 months for the brutal abuse of his partner.
'You won't ******* snitch aye?' Footage of brutal attack at school 'incredibly upsetting'
Graphic video shows a defenceless pupil being repeatedly punched, kicked and shoved.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Man guilty of possessing 11,000 objectionable files
Pearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.
Undies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal
'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.
'Dangerous and unlawful': Landlord ordered to pay tenant $25k
Man rented out the basement of a property, despite having no consent from council.
Staff, customers unhappy with 'rotten cold' conditions in Countdown supermarket
A Countdown store in Dunedin has been described as a 'rotten cold' disgrace.
Man who rammed police car sentenced to community work
He was only facing an infringement notice when police found him. Then he flipped.
Editorial: No need for two covered stadiums in south
Surely, the occasional visit south is not too much of a handicap for Cantabrians.
Objectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court told
Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.
'Taking a hammering': Polar Plunge delayed over access issues
There is no safe way to access the beach due to recent severe weather.
Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck
Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.
'Error of judgment': Food-delivery service on hold after drink-driving ban
The 62-year-old woman behind the service has made headlines over her green initiatives.
Rape complainant's friends gave accused an ultimatum
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme (24) is on trial on seven sex charges against three women.
'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blaze
Three youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'Devastated': Kiwi doctor dies in paragliding accident in France
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving assistance to the family.
Alleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hears
Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.
'I'm so ashamed': Former teacher jailed over sexually abusing pupils
David Russell Bond sexually abused pupils for more than a decade.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
Health system hit hard by winter illness while Covid numbers persist
The fight is on to keep clinicians from being swamped by Covid and respiratory illnesses.
Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
All wards at Dunedin Hospital to close to visitors
All wards will be closed to visitors tonight due to an increased Covid-19 risk.
Man molested sleeping 15-year-old girl after mother refused advances
The judge called the assault "drunken opportunistic touching" rather than a pattern.
Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
Man fumes after finding his ute trapped in place in Dunedin.
Driver crashes car into marae after medical event
Car came to a rest at a basketball court near the marae.