Drug dealer done over after failing to deliver Drug dealer done over after failing to deliver A French tourist tracked down a dodgy drug dealer after he was left $400 out of pocket, a court has heard.
Transgender woman denied parole Transgender woman denied parole A transgender woman who committed three aggravated robberies will remain in prison so she can be psychologically assessed.
More than 3 years' jail for escape bid, other crimes More than 3 years' jail for escape bid, other crimes A man who hurdled the dock and tried to escape court has been jailed for more than three years.
Kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong Tourist's kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong A French tourist attacked and tried to kidnap a drug dealer after he failed to supply cannabis he promised, a court has heard.
Jail term extended for assault on pregnant rival Jail term extended for assault on pregnant rival A woman who struck a pregnant love rival in the stomach has had six months added to her prison term.
Anti-Muslim slurs day after attack Anti-Muslim slurs day after attack A Dunedin student has admitted making expletive-laden anti-Muslim slurs just one day after the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
Black market in black rubbish bags revealed Black market in black rubbish bags revealed As unlikely as it sounds, there's a black market for stolen rubbish bags in Dunedin.
No charge for texting Dunedin rape trial witness No charge for texting Dunedin rape trial witness Police have refused to charge a woman who sabotaged a rape trial by texting a witness who was yet to give evidence.
Man admits doing indecent act at beach Man admits doing indecent act at beach A man caught masturbating at a popular beachside spot explained to police he was simply "airing himself out".
'Appalling sexist' jailed for sexually molesting woman 'Appalling sexist' jailed for sexually molesting woman A Dunedin man who molested a woman in his home has been slammed by a judge as "appalling, sexist and misogynistic".
Dunedin lawyer given one-year suspension Dunedin lawyer given one-year suspension A Dunedin-based lawyer has been suspended from work for a year and labelled a ''poorly trained, muddled, overworked and depressed practitioner''.
Accused woman granted bail Accused woman granted bail A woman accused of being an accessory to a Dunedin murder has been granted bail.
Bystander stepped in to help woman, got punched Bystander stepped in to help woman, got punched When a bystander saw a man throw his partner against a fence and threaten to kill her she stepped in - and got punched in the face.
Murder accused denied bail again Murder accused denied bail again A Dunedin doctor accused of killing a teenage girl has failed to get bail - on the fourth attempt.
Diversion after man's jaw broken Diversion after man's jaw broken A Dunedin gym owner who broke a man's jaw in a bar fight has walked away without a conviction after police gave him diversion.
Overstayer to be deported Overstayer to be deported A South Korean overstayer will be sent home after using a forged visa to try to get a job at a Dunedin restaurant.
Two drink-drivers found with children in cars Two drink-drivers found with children in cars Two drink-drivers, both more than four times the legal limit, were found by police with children in their cars, a court has heard.
Chinese visitor charged over fatal crash Chinese visitor charged over fatal crash A Chinese man has been charged after the death of three fellow tourists in a horrific head-on crash near Tekapo.
Rodeo enthusiast fined over cow-abuse case Rodeo enthusiast fined over cow-abuse case An Otago rodeo enthusiast and farmer of 35 years has been ordered to pay more than $4500 over his role in a cow-abuse case.
Young disqualified driver gave police his brother's details Young disqualified driver gave police his brother's details A teenager who was caught by police driving while disqualified twice within a week dodged arrest by giving his brother's details, a court has heard.