Party attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case canned
A man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.
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'She lost the plot': Woman avoids jail after charity rip-off
She started stealing from supermarkets, then stooped lower still.
Abused as a boy, man calls for independent investigation
The abuse took place in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Horror as unleashed dog mauls beloved pet to death
A woman is devastated after watching her beloved pet of 15 years being mauled to death.
'Academically gifted' drug dealer sentenced on fresh charges
A drug dealer who scammed a couple of French tourists has been sentenced.
Teen pleads guilty to assaulting Gore doctor
A man who 'king hit' a doctor who was medically assessing him has pleaded guilty.
Man who beat friend to death claims he's not a violent person
Jason Blackler who was sentenced to seven years jail in 2018 has been denied parole.
Police car rammed, officer chased by tomahawk man posing as a Muslim extremist
The officer said it was something he would not want anyone to go through.
Trust in sister lost: Woman drained $100,000 from mother's account
The woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.
Insufficient evidence; assault charge after skull fracture dismissed
The jury trial for Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne, 23, began on Monday.
PM thanks Dunedin girl for 'family portrait'
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Skull fractured in assault at party
Accused of inflicting the damage is 23-year-old Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Grieving mum: 'We are fighting for you' - inquest into six epilepsy deaths
Six New Zealanders lost unexpectedly to epilepsy the subject of major inquest.
Person dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crash
A police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.
'Bloody idiots': High-speed boozers blasted
Two boozy drivers speeding at more than 150km/h have been harshly criticised by police.
'They're not hiring Kiwis': Claims locals ignored for fruit picking jobs
"They're not hiring Kiwis and then they're trying to get people in they want to pay less."
Fraudster who stole $220k from university 'not not guilty', but wants to explain
A judge asked Gavin Bainbridge where the money went. For the first time he explains.
Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds
Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.
Treasured son of Dunedin music scene forced to quit
Graeme Downes is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Verlaines .
Man jailed for part in trio's priory ransacking
A Dunedin trio trashed and flooded a historic building during lockdown.
Mum not expecting apology after neighbour's fire pit destroys home
Mother's home and possessions destroyed by neighbour's smouldering fire pit.
'You preyed on her': Public toilet rapist to stay behind bars
Milton man who committed a 'devastating' rape has been denied parole for the second time.
'Huge relief': Family offered place to stay after ferocious fire
Alice Hudson and her family lost their rental home in the fire.
Scientists hope to drill 500m-deep exploration wells into volcano
Scientists are keen to drill two exploration wells into the 11 million-year-old volcano.
Offender went on the run to attend 'gang event'
Mob member's parole breach has brought another term of imprisonment.
Killer doctor's appeal blames star witness for teen Amber-Rose's murder
Venod Skantha is again pointing the finger at the Crown's key witness.
Killer doctor fights murder conviction
Venod Skantha appealing against his conviction and sentence for murder of Amber-Rose Rush.
Dunedin house fire: Woman yelled to children to 'get out'
Devastated mum suspects embers on a neighbouring property sparked blaze.
'Utterly devastating' fire in Dunedin
It appeared high winds had dropped a power line, where a fire had potentially started.
100 hoiho chicks given hospital care in Dunedin
Wildlife Hospital staff working around the clock to care for 100 yellow-eyed penguins.
'Utterly devastating': Firefighters battle major house fire in Dunedin
Neighbouring properties have evacuated as high winds make firefighting difficult.
Extended abuse inquiry questioned by survivor
The commission was originally expected to produce a final report by 2023.