Courts exhaust all means of communication to chase $600k from liquidated car dealership.

Some agents "should be locked up or fired" for negligent advice, industry insider says.

Stephen Clutterbuck's unlikely explanation doesn't convince judge but he escapes jail.

The old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.

Dunedin becomes more delicious at every visit.

'We need multiple shots on goal ... it is not a race where we need a single winner.'

Twenty-seven-year has breached release conditions and is wanted by police.

There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.

A Moment In Crime episode 13 looks back at the 1990 Aramoana mass shooting and siege.

Martin Cotton, 27, ranted, beat his victim and waved a knife around in terrifying attack.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

Gavin and Karen Bainbridge's scam left Otago uni staff feeling "dirty and tainted".

Joseph Lepper has continued his erratic, abusive behaviour in prison, Parole Board hears.

The defendant is charged with taking a fake bomb into an airport security area last year.

Oamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.

New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.

Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.

A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.

The Armed Offenders Squad ultimately forced their way into the house.

Domestic assault was committed before he beat flatmate to death.

Four-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.

The man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.

A Dunedin driver will appear in court on multiple charges after a police pursuit.

Lee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.

A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.

Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.

Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.

Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.

'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.