Man behind bars after alleged vaccine pass incident Man behind bars after alleged vaccine pass incident A man who allegedly locked himself in a Dunedin pub toilet because he had no Covid-19 vaccine pass will be behind bars for at least a week.
‘You’re not safe’: victim appalled by rapist’s release ‘You’re not safe’: victim appalled by rapist’s release A recidivist rapist will be released in Otago today and one of his victims has a message for the women of the region: “you’re not safe”.
Man denies molesting five-year-old girl Man denies molesting five-year-old girl A 5-year-old girl was allegedly molested in her own home by a visitor while she slept, a Dunedin jury has heard.
Drink-driver banned indefinitely 'Mad, bad and dangerous' - Drink-driver banned indefinitely Most people do not accumulate three drink-driving convictions in a lifetime — it took Sean Graeme Duffy just a month.
Drink-driver crashed car, took tractor back to get it Drink-driver crashed car, took tractor back to get it When a drink-driver crashed his car into a ditch in rural South Otago he came up with a novel solution.
Addict jailed following prolonged pack attack Addict jailed following prolonged pack attack A meth addict who had been up for several days was part of a prolonged pack attack that left a man broken and bruised, a court has heard.
Cannabis dealer given home detention Cannabis dealer given home detention A Dunedin man who sold nearly $100,000 of cannabis over four months has dodged a term of imprisonment.
Inmate erupts at sentencing over assault Inmate erupts at sentencing over assault An inmate who dragged a prison officer into his cell, spat at him and kicked him went similarly berserk at sentencing.
Collapse of Rua case sparks compensation claim Collapse of Rua case sparks compensation claim Five years after a rare sea lion was found stabbed to death on a Dunedin beach, no-one has been held responsible for her death.
Tax-dodger has director ban lifted Tax-dodger has director ban lifted Despite defrauding Customs for six years, a Dunedin businessman has been allowed to continue as a company director.
Drink-driver could have killed man he hit: judge Drink-driver could have killed man he hit: judge A drink-driver hit a pedestrian with such force one of the victim’s shoes was found 40m from the impact site, a court has heard.
Filmed patrons for months using restaurant toilets Filmed patrons for months using restaurant toilets A Dunedin waiter, over a period of eight months, filmed restaurant patrons using the toilet, a court has heard.
Bedroom burglar was victim’s neighbour Bedroom burglar was victim’s neighbour A Dunedin woman woke early one morning to find a dark figure leaning over her, breathing heavily.
Relief for parents as charge laid Relief for parents as charge laid A former judge is celebrating the "bittersweet" news that after waiting three years, a man has been charged in relation to the death of her daughter.
Moana House counsellor ordered to get treatment Moana House counsellor ordered to get treatment A counsellor from a Dunedin rehabilitation facility has been ordered to undergo treatment himself after attacking two people.
Man accused of Karitane attempted murder named Man accused of Karitane attempted murder named A 24-year-old man charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Karitane has pleaded not guilty.
Chin named as masseur facing sexual assault charges Chin named as masseur facing sexual assault charges The identity of a Dunedin “massage master” accused of sexually assaulting four women can now be revealed.
Accessory charge in Glenleith murder case Accessory charge in Glenleith murder case A woman has been accused of ‘‘disposing of evidence’’ to cover for an alleged murderer following a Dunedin homicide.
Release from prison imminent for gang enforcer Release from prison imminent for gang enforcer A gang enforcer who extensively beat his cellmate as part of a ‘‘conditioning ritual’’ will be released from prison next month.
Woman accused of disposing of evidence Second Glenleith homicide arrest: woman accused of disposing of evidence A woman has been accused of “disposing of evidence” to cover for an alleged murderer following a Dunedin homicide.