'On the turps?': Having 'couple of beers' before court doesn't impress judge
'I don't think you've taken today seriously enough', judge tells defendant.
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Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Judge blasts police: Burglary victim pays for urine clean up
Police inaction means burglary victim forced to pay carpet cleaning bill.
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.
Kiwi captures rare moment of Saturn sneaking behind moon
Griffin captured "great" view of rare celestial event, Saturn being eclipsed by the moon.
'Isis pays well': Men trespassed from cinema over Islamic State joke
'With the current environment, there's only so much stupidity you can tolerate.'
Hundreds entered lime scooter 'drag race' in Dunedin; only two showed up
Lime Scooter "drag race'' through the streets of Dunedin was more intimate than expected.
Runway light likely cause of Air New Zealand take-off drama
An Air NZ flight from Christchurch to Dunedin had to be turned back last night.
The brazen heist that rocked Dunedin
Gunman made off with Cadbury's entire weekly payroll worth $53,000.
Troubled cannabis event moves south after frantic search for venue
A troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
Viewpoint NZ: Revitalising our towns and cities, police guards and Dunedin students party
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Girl, 14, accused of attempted murder of police officer
The teen faces attempted murder charge and two counts of assault.
Tourist admits causing Lake Tekapo crash that killed his in-laws
Three passengers in the back seat of the man' rented vehicle died at the scene.
Teen, 14, charged with attempted murder of police officer
The 14-year-old was arrested on Friday and charged with attempted murder.
'Bath salts' drug found in Dunedin; people warned not to take it
Drug has been "associated with deaths overseas and hospitalisation in New Zealand".
Revealed: 2 million Kiwis have police alert next to names
Nearly two million people appear in police intel system with an alert against their name.
'I'm really keen to get out there and get some work'
Rorie White has cerebral palsy and is on the hunt for a part-time job.
NZ doctor accused of asking 'mum and daughter' for sex
Dr Murray Govan grew up in Dunedin and studied at the University of Otago.
Bashed in a park: Drug dealer done over after failing to deliver
French tourist pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping and assault with intent to injure.
Knox College students ban alleged sexist 'awards'
The head of Knox College says its students' association has abolished its awards.
Tourist's kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong
A drug sale gone wrong led to the assault of a would-be cannabis dealer.
Miniature horse's death: Satanic rituals, seized weapons
Self identified 'suspect' strongly denies killing miniature horse Star.
Pop-up Globe to hit the road as 'cockpit theatres'
Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Student admits making anti-Muslim slurs day after attack
The student plead guilty in court, but was unapologetic.
The money or the bag: Court uncovers black market for rubbish bags
The illicit underground trade was revealed in the Dunedin District Court yesterday
Watch: Dunedin man lights cigarette with Lime scooter
Footage has emerged showing a group of men sparking up a 'durrie' from a burnout.
Alleged victim who texted witness in rape trial won't face charges
Before sending jurors home, the judge described the outcome as "very unusual".
No remorse: Man jailed for sexually molesting woman
Judge slams man who said "I can't believe there's been so much fuss. I just grabbed her."
Viewpoint NZ: Where are the best jobs - Wanaka vs Queenstown
Video news from around the regions, made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Petty-minded' noise complaint stops band rehearsing
Dunedin woman appalled a visiting pipe band practising in a park was told to stop playing.
Jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor's study ambitions hit snag
University of Otago Law School has suggested he wait before attending.
Woman accused of being accessory to Dunedin murder granted bail
The woman is charged with involvement after the murder allegedly committed by her partner.