Christchurch Nomads gang killing: Cleared of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Shayne "Smiley" Heappey died in the 2018 knife attack.
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Dunedin man jailed for four-hour attack on ex-partner
Martin Cotton, 27, ranted, beat his victim and waved a knife around in terrifying attack.
Serious crash: SH1 closed north of Dunedin
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
'No one knows where the money has gone': $220k fraud couple avoid jail
Gavin and Karen Bainbridge's scam left Otago uni staff feeling "dirty and tainted".
Sex predator's release ruled out due to behaviour behind bars
Joseph Lepper has continued his erratic, abusive behaviour in prison, Parole Board hears.
Dunedin Airport bomb threat trial begins
The defendant is charged with taking a fake bomb into an airport security area last year.
Oamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old dies
Oamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.
Dunedin bucks benefit trend
New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.
'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV drama
Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.
Thieving bar manager escapes conviction 'to help future job prospects'
A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.
'You're the scum of the Earth' - victims give abuser scathing send-off in court
Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.
Black Fern avoids drink driving conviction to boost RWC chances
The competition is being held on home soil
Police overstepped authority by entering house of axe-wielding Dunedin man
The Armed Offenders Squad ultimately forced their way into the house.
Flatmate-killer's prison term extended for second attack
Domestic assault was committed before he beat flatmate to death.
Deportee back in jail after crime spree, sex with 15-year-old
Four-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.
Man in police pursuit crash was door-knocker with swastika face tattoo, police say
The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.
Charges after police pursuit ends in crash
A Dunedin driver will appear in court on multiple charges after a police pursuit.
'What you'd expect from a 4-year-old': Councillor blasted over bad behaviour
Lee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.
Nomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'
A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.
Student's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictions
Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.
Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.
Dunedin man who 'utterly terrified' partner sentenced to jail
The man may not stay long behind bars however, after a bid was made for home detention.
Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
Dunedin's bonniest sights and Hibernian experiences
There's a bonnie time to be had – without the jet lag or sharp sting to the bank account.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.