Self-proclaimed 'sick freak' to stay behind bars in Dunedin
Benjamin Todd Whitcombe remains a high risk to the community.
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'I was in that sort of mood': Man sentenced for graveyard sex assault
Man's actions in the cemetery leave victim fearing what else he is capable of.
Health issues halt rehab programme for gang member
The Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.
School principals split on legalising cannabis
Principals' leader stirs up a storm by advocating cannabis legalisation.
Tributes for talented young rider who died in crash
Grason Veitch died when his ute went through a fence and fell on to railway tracks below.
Dunedin man broke lockdown eight times in 17 days
Reckless conduct during lockdown has landed a Dunedin man 200 hours community work.
Motocross rider killed in Dunedin ute crash named
The teenager who died in a fatal crash in Ravensbourne has been named as Grason Veitch.
'I knew it was something major' - former fire chief at scene of fatal crash
A former fire chief had a rude awakening when a car crashed near his home in Dunedin
One person dead, two in hospital after serious crash in Dunedin
One person has died in a single-car crash on Ravensbourne Rd in Dunedin.
'She loved me a lot': Slain mum brought close through strangers' stories
After her mum was murdered, Georgina Jacobs had little to remember her by - until now.
Dunedin pizza joint bombarded with 'fake reviews' after Auckland couple turned away
Couple say they weren't allowed in the eatery once they revealed they came from Auckland.
'We are taking extreme precautions': Dunedin pizzeria bars all Aucklanders
A disgruntled couple were left shocked and angry by the blanket refusal
Does private healthcare harm the public system?
A court judgment in Canada will cast shadows on New Zealand's dual healthcare system.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
'Where did the money go?': Couple scammed Otago Uni out of $220,000
She set up the company while he arranged for invoices to be paid - but no work was done.
Judge declares mistrial in rape, burglary case
A mistrial has been called in a rape case due to 'unexpected comments' made by victim.
Medical school admissions policy to be challenged in court
The university will oppose the court action.
Prisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-con
Former inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election
Confusion over whether bar breached Covid-19 rules
The Dive in Dunedin is contesting whether lockdown rules were broken during latest party.
Man who killed young Dunedin mum denied parole
A man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.
Vomiting patrons, Covid breaches at Dunedin bar: Police
A Dunedin bar will be investigated by police for Level 2 breaches and an expired license.
Police investigating vomiting patrons, Covid breaches at student pub
The 90 people present were not seated and there was no table service.
Why this little tūī has to wear tiny Jandals
The little tūī has been receiving treatment at the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin.
No parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denial
Dunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.
Countdown introduces paracetamol sales limit after student's death
Countdown says it's taken on recommendations from a recent report by the coroner.
Woman breaks supermarket's Covid rules, whacks staff with bananas
A Dunedin shopper has pleaded guilty to assault after smacking a staff member.
Canadian city hit by Dunedin company's ticketing chaos
Moose Jaw City Council says it feels it has a moral responsibility to ticket purchasers.
Dunedin school denies sex claims against teacher
Claims a teacher had sex with a student are "neither complete nor accurate", says board.
'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountain
Man is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.
Man who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder charge
A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.
Gang member's release forces victim's family to move
John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.
Man fined for crashing his $250k sports car showing it off to daughter's boyfriend
He also caused the 2011 fatal crash involving financier Allan Hubbard
Change of plan: The holiday must go on in Dunedin
Things didn't go to plan on a Dunedin visit, but it all worked out in the end.
Convicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentence
A man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.