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.
Rob Kidd
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.
Victim blames herself as partner jailed for assault
Victim blames herself as partner jailed for assault
A woman who was strangled, punched and bitten by her partner turned up to his sentencing and claimed the vicious beating was her own fault.
Victim of molesting league player praised for 'eloquence and bravery'
Victim of molesting league player praised for 'eloquence and bravery'
A Dunedin woman who was molested by her friend of five years has blasted him in court, saying his predatory acts had changed her life.
Estate agent ground fist into partner's face, court told
Estate agent ground fist into partner's face, court told
A real estate agent allegedly punched his partner in the stomach and ground his fist into her face, a court has heard.
Witness finally appears; is declared hostile
Witness in assault injury trial finally appears; is declared hostile
A Dunedin real estate agent allegedly repeatedly left his partner blackened with bruises, but the woman says she wants to continue their relationship.