But Health Minister Andrew Little said changes were likely.

The evidence against 32-year-old Preetam Maid was "overwhelming", judge says.

Police call the forfeiture of meth dealer's lifestyle block a "significant success".

Woman had been jailed for manslaughter after wrapping cord around boyfriend's neck.

Did Bishop take proper action when he received abuse complaints spanning 30 years?

Preetam Prakash Maid, 32, is accused of planting a fake bomb at Dunedin Airport in 2019.

"We did what we thought was enough, and it wasn't, and we know that now."

The Orchard Sun and Southern Free Beaches naturist clubs are at odds.

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

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.

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

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

A teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.

Shayne "Smiley" Heappey died in the 2018 knife attack.

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

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.

Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.

The competition is being held on home soil

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'.