Laser put rescue helicopter at risk: judge Laser put rescue helicopter at risk: judge A man who shone a laser at a rescue helicopter could have caused "immeasurable harm", a judge says.
Supervision for shining laser at rescue helicopter Supervision for shining laser at rescue helicopter A man who shone a laser at a rescue helicopter transporting a seriously ill patient to Dunedin Hospital could have caused “immeasurable harm”, a judge says.
Dunedin man targeted porn star online 'He thought it was funny': Dunedin man targeted porn star online A Dunedin man subjected a notorious online porn star to a slew of online abuse, including falsely claiming she had AIDS, a court has heard.
Duck case appeal fails Duck case appeal fails A High Court judge has ruled that the case of a dead duck, was a dead duck.
Hit-and-run denied in court Hit-and-run denied in court A man accused of a fatal Catlins hit-and-run has denied the allegation.
Man jailed for violent attack on partner Man jailed for violent attack on partner A Mosgiel man who ripped some of his partner’s hair out and abused her for hours during a vicious New Year’s attack has been jailed for 22 months.
Woman went on joyrides with teen while out on parole Woman went on joyrides with teen while out on parole A woman was on parole for armed hold-ups when she went on joyrides with her teenage friend, a court has heard.
Not guilty plea over fatal hit-and-run Not guilty plea over fatal hit-and-run A man accused of a fatal Catlins hit-and-run has denied the allegation.
Not guilty plea over fatal hit-and-run Not guilty plea over fatal hit-and-run A man accused of a fatal Catlins hit-and-run has denied the allegation.
Sentence reduced on appeal to High Court Sentence reduced on appeal to High Court A Dunedin man who went on a meth-fuelled rampage and was found with $18,000 worth of the drug in his undies has won an appeal.
Community work for man who rammed police car Community work for man who rammed police car A Dunedin man who rammed a police car and had to be tasered twice to thwart his escape has been sentenced to community work.
Praise for judge on final day in court Praise for judge on final day in court It's not often a judge threatens to have a lawyer thrown into the cells.
Broke in and got in ex’s bed Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck A man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, then snuck into her bed, rubbed his groin against her back and gave her a hickey, a court has heard.
Broke in and got in ex’s bed Broke in and got in ex’s bed A Dunedin man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, snuck into her bed, rubbed his groin against her back and gave her a hickey, a court has heard.
Crashed car, then drove despite warnings Crashed car, then drove despite warnings A "rambunctious" Balclutha woman took police on a chaotic low-speed chase after crashing into a parked car, a court has heard.
More time in prison due to wild driving More time in prison due to wild driving An accessory to a Dunedin homicide has had 11 months added to her prison term following an episode of wild driving.
Arthur Taylor bids farewell to ‘modern-day ball and chain’ Arthur Taylor bids farewell to ‘modern-day ball and chain’ Finishing a sentence of more than 17 years is a weight off Arthur Taylor’s shoulders - and his ankle.
Arthur Taylor bids farewell to ‘modern-day ball and chain’ Arthur Taylor bids farewell to ‘modern-day ball and chain’ Finishing a sentence of more than 17 years is a weight off Arthur Taylor’s shoulders — and his ankle.
Food deliveries on hold after drink-drive incident Food deliveries on hold after drink-drive incident The brakes are firmly on an environmentalist’s food-delivery service after she was caught drink-driving.
Rapist to remain behind bars Rapist to remain behind bars A Dunedin rapist who inadvertently outed himself on Facebook remains a high risk and will stay in prison.