Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
A former Dunedin teacher who molested a schoolboy several times says he is asexual and was simply lonely when the sex crimes took place.
Rob Kidd
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
High-profile inmate Arthur Taylor has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges, but will remain behind bars until at least next year.
Violent offender ‘valiantly’ trying to kick addiction: judge
Violent offender ‘valiantly’ trying to kick addiction: judge
A meth-addled Dunedin man burst into a house wielding a knife, argued with the occupants and stabbed a dog, a court has heard.
Parole for bar attacker after counselling gains
Parole for bar attacker after counselling gains
A former University of Otago student who left three people scarred in a bar attack will be released from prison just in time for Christmas.
Early release for man who scarred three in bar attack
Early release for man who scarred three in bar attack
A former Otago student who left three people scarred in a bloody bar attack will be released from prison just in time for Christmas.
Detention for injurious pool cue violation
Detention for injurious pool cue violation
A Clutha man who used a pool cue to violate a rugby player who had been dancing with his pants down has been ordered to pay his victim $12,000.
Man to pay victim $12k after pool cue violation
Man to pay victim $12k after pool cue violation
A Clutha man who used a pool cue to violate a rugby player who had been dancing with his pants down has been ordered to pay his victim $12,000.
‘Cultural displacement’ cited in assaults
‘Cultural displacement’ cited in assaults
A refugee who viciously beat his daughters has been spared jail after a report shed light on the "cultural displacement" he had undergone.
Drug dealer sold to fund own habit
Drug dealer sold to fund own habit
There's an old adage among drug dealers: don’t get high on your own supply.
Steering wheel lock wielded
Steering wheel lock wielded
An alleged drink-driver who pointed what was believed to be a firearm at people in the Octagon has been granted bail.
Roadworks foil escape after 'gun' scare
Roadworks foil escape after 'gun' scare
An alleged drink-driver who pointed what was believed to be a firearm at people in the Octagon has been granted bail.
Man jailed for threatening to kill support workers
Man jailed for threatening to kill support workers
Support workers in Mosgiel barricaded themselves inside an office while a resident smashed a door to pieces over a dispute about a phone, a court has heard.
Jailed for fleecing 90-year-old
Jailed for fleecing 90-year-old
A veteran fraudster who fleeced a 90-year-old woman out of nearly $13,000 has been locked up for 19 months.
'Reckless in the extreme': Fine over disgusting state of sewage facilities
'Reckless in the extreme': Fine over disgusting state of sewage facilities
The Clutha District Council has been fined nearly $500,000 for "egregious" failures in managing its wastewater treatment plants.
Smashed ex-partner’s leg in horrific beating
Smashed ex-partner’s leg in horrific beating
During a relentless 15-minute attack on his ex-partner, a Dunedin man ripped out a clump of her hair, kicked her in the face with steel-capped boots and broke her leg, a court has heard.
CDC fined nearly $500k over wastewater management failures
CDC fined nearly $500k over wastewater management failures
The Clutha District Council has been fined nearly $500,000 for systemic failures in managing five of its wastewater treatment plants.
Hopes inquest will halt repeat tragedy
Hopes inquest will halt repeat tragedy
The family of a Dunedin student say they hope an inquiry into his death serves as a legacy to prevent future tragedies.
Trial of man accused of St Clair murder set for February
Trial of man accused of St Clair murder set for February
The trial of a man accused of a murder in St Clair has been set for February.
Trial date set for St Clair murder accused
Trial date set for St Clair murder accused
The trial for a man accused of murder in the Dunedin suburb of St Clair has been set for February.
'Huge hole in my life': Inquest into student's death begins
'Huge hole in my life': Inquest into student's death begins
The family of a Dunedin student say they hope an inquiry into his death serves as legacy to prevent future tragedies.