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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
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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.
Invercargill fatality: Police seek info on four vehicles in area before crash
Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.
Rescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fall
Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.
Student's paracetamol overdose: Coroner calls for tighter sales limits
Paracetamol is widely available but people may not realise the dangers of abusing it.
Nurse opens eyes after month-long coma
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Facebook post detailed intimate accounts of former relationship
Michael John Booth posted lengthy messages about his past relationship with the woman.
Parole refused for sex offender claiming 'implausible' amnesia
Expert pours scorn on man's claim he can't remember sexual offending against girls.
Winter 2020: NZ's warmest on record
'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'
Ticket-holders unlikely to get refunds from failed Dunedin company
Ticket-holders could be at the back of a long line of those owed money by Ticket Rocket.
Three years for aggravated burglary of wrong house
A burglar has been sentenced after an "unsophisticated" break-in at the wrong house.
'Psychopath' who raped woman and held her captive for days, to stay in jail
It was only when Eric Hepi left the flat after 3 days that the woman could call 111.
Man caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near school
Convicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.
Armed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incident
Man "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.
Battle of burbs: Plants fly and hair pulled in Dunedin garden dispute
Two neighbours in Dunedin came to blows after a boundary dispute went sideways.
Chronic kleptomaniac sent back to prison
The 49-year-old has more than 150 convictions, has been in and out of jail for 32 years.