Police overstepped authority by entering house of axe-wielding Dunedin man
The Armed Offenders Squad ultimately forced their way into the house.
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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'
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Student's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictions
Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.
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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
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Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
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Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
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High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
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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.
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Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
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Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.
Vicious assault only stopped when daughter walked in
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
Stabbing victim outraged by attacker's sentence
The woman's career prospects were left in tatters after the violent attack.
'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at cop
Senior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.
School zoning may promote pupil exercise
Health expert says that if pupils attended nearest school, they would get more exercise.
Ducks thwart alleged drink driver's joyride
The woman was more than four times the legal limit for alcohol when she hit the harbour.
Communities split over free school lunches
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Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
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Covid-19 breath test device developed, Dunedin gets sneak peek
The prototype is now going through an approval process and could be available next month.
Woman accused of driving into cheating boyfriend acquitted
The 62-year-old faced charges of assault with a weapon and theft.
'Really concerning': More than 1 in 4 university students sexually assaulted
'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.