Latest from Dunedin

Alleged burglar claims there was 'free garage sale'

He is alleged to have taken a dryer, sofa, chilly bin and four tyres.

From humble food truck to feeding Benedict Cumberbatch

After starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.

Erratic driver chased by dog into police station

The man ran into the station's watch house and handed himself in.

'Extraordinary bad luck': Cybercrime cripples Dunedin firm

Professional offshore hacking group attacked computer systems, phone and commercial data.

The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world

Juvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.

Oh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for canines

The treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.

First students awarded Six60 scholarships

Four students have hit the right note for a scholarship sponsored by Dunedin band Six60.

'Blacks Rd Ripper': Dunedin woman held hostage by possum

A distressed woman called police to say she couldn't leave her house.

One person trapped in car after collision in Octagon

One person was trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated.

Revealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local elections

Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.

Supermarket stabbing accused still can't be named

A trial date has been set for November next year.

$392,000 fine for bakery owner who underpaid staff, threatened worker

An investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.

Get to know Larnach Castle with managing director Norcombe Barker

For the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.

'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning couple

Former social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.

Life sentence for 'needless' South Dunedin double murder

Wiremu Namana used a cricket bat, knife and a mini sledgehammer to murder the couple.

Plot to steal friend's car leads to 18-month prison sentence

Melveen Morgel Singh (21) admitted a charge of demanding with menaces.

'Greedy' serial swindler rips off Syrian refugee family

Family unlikely to see much of the money returned as Parsons already owes others $18,000.

Bakery owner who underpaid staff ordered to pay $300K

Investigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.