Former ministry worker misused system to take more than $26K
She was working in Auckland but moved to Otago after her offending was uncovered.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromOtago
Christchurch mosque attack survivor heartbroken by Buffalo killings
Temel Atacocugu was shot nine times in the Christchurch attack.
Flu season under way in the South
Otago Boys' High School records well over a hundred students off sick.
Cold weather and blustery gales on the way
A storm is brewing over Tasmania which will help push a cold front in over New Zealand.
'Common sense' Farming company fined $5000 after burning tyres
Their lawyer argued they did not know it was illegal.
'How the bloody hell are ya': Queenstown set to welcome Aussies back
First Qantas flight in 330 days is scheduled to arrive next Monday.
Gold miner reaches final resting place in Central Otago
Unknown miner finally laid to rest.
Pumped storage: A game-changer for NZ's electricity needs?
New Zealand runs into problems when lake levels are low.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Woman caught drink-driving nine times sentenced to prison
She drove from Dunedin to Gore with a breath-alcohol level of 1448mcg.
Otago University bomb threat: Woman sent hoax to hide failure from parents
'I will make the mosque attacks look like child's play,' her emails said.
Free healthy food delivered to heart attack patients in new study
The project will look at whether it will be less expensive for the health system overall.
Winds thwart Nasa's Wanaka balloon launch
Stadium-sized super pressure balloon prepared for an ascent to 33km above the Earth.
Mystery sightings fuel rumours of Taika's new NZ film
Last month, the New Zealand-born Hollywood film-maker visited Larnach Castle.
'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck
"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."
Man found dead on rural road after midnight
Police were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.
'Impossible process': Travel declarations a headache for overseas trophy hunters
Travellers arriving in NZ are "wound up - just about in tears".
'Just nonsensical': Perfect storm to hit struggling Queenstown hospitality sector
Many operators will have to pay unsustainably-high hourly rates to keep businesses open.
Sentence reduced for after-party sexual assault
Judge quashes community detention to allow Luke Goatley to continue with his studies.
Cannabis activists warned to 'stay off the grass'
J Day organisers told the high end of the central Dunedin park is off limits.
Woman incited man's suicide with 'callous' texts
Judge says Charlotte Cole must have known her partner's vulnerability and acted on it.
Joseph Day was groomsman for his school mate last month
One month ago, two best mates celebrated one's wedding. Now the groom is in disbelief.
Man attacked woman after killing cat at backpackers
Dunedin man who beat a cat to death and viciously assaulted a woman jailed for two years.
Sir Tim appears to fall asleep as performance comes under spotlight
The situation happened during today's council project governance group meeting.
Survey finds one councillor has confidence in Sir Tim, most likely himself
Governance research was carried out with the mayor and 11 of the 12 councillors.
Thiel's Wanaka mansion plan declined
Subterranean alternative six-bedroom mansion planned for another site recommended.
New study shows exact amount of vitamin C needed to improve health
If you weigh 90kgs, you need an extra 30mg over the daily average of 110mg.
Terror in aisle seven: Inside the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Kiwi as: 45 words and phrases every tourist should know
Don't be an egg and avoid a mare by brushing up on these classic Kiwi phrases.
Hotel worried tourists will sleep in unclean rooms due to staff shortage
Occupancy levels are reportedly being restricted by accommodation providers.
Foul-mouthed honey thieves raid honesty box
Callous youth gives a security camera the finger as they make off with $61 and honey.
Prospective teacher charged over crash while four times over alcohol limit
The woman recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1079mcg.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.