Rape case 'exceptional', teen gets home detention
A teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.
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Christchurch Nomads gang killing: Cleared of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Shayne "Smiley" Heappey died in the 2018 knife attack.
Dunedin man jailed for four-hour attack on ex-partner
Martin Cotton, 27, ranted, beat his victim and waved a knife around in terrifying attack.
Serious crash: SH1 closed north of Dunedin
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
'No one knows where the money has gone': $220k fraud couple avoid jail
Gavin and Karen Bainbridge's scam left Otago uni staff feeling "dirty and tainted".
Sex predator's release ruled out due to behaviour behind bars
Joseph Lepper has continued his erratic, abusive behaviour in prison, Parole Board hears.
Remarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pile
An agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.
Oamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old dies
Oamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.
Charity trail bike death, man named
Lindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.
'Devastated': Community mourns man killed in school fundraiser
Two other riders had to be airlifted to hospital due to the remoteness of the area.
'Husband, father, colleague, friend': Organisers mourn man killed in school fundraiser
Poor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.
Dunedin bucks benefit trend
New Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.
'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV drama
Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.
Thieving bar manager escapes conviction 'to help future job prospects'
A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.
'You're the scum of the Earth' - victims give abuser scathing send-off in court
Alan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.
Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup
His face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.
Black Fern avoids drink driving conviction to boost RWC chances
The competition is being held on home soil
GO NZ: From the high country to the coast
What better place to take a week-long adventure than on the roads of Otago?
AOS illegally entered home, watchdog finds
AOS did not have reasonable grounds to enter a South Otago home, says watchdog.
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'.
'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'
A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.
Student's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictions
Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
From Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.
Heavy rain and strong winds to lash South Island
Severe weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Family indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accident
Whitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.
Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.
Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars
Ships docked in Otago linked to firm that flew in crew
Two ships in Otago Harbour are linked to the company that delivered the infected seamen.
Child hit by car near Queenstown school
The child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.