Man who posted semi-nude photo ordered to pay $500
Man who posted semi-nude photo ordered to pay $500
A Dunedin man who posted an explicit photo of his ex-partner on Facebook after she met a new man has been ordered to pay her $500.
Rob Kidd
Victim of sexual assault says she will take years to heal
Victim of sexual assault says she will take years to heal
A woman who was sexually assaulted in her own home says it will take years before her mental health is repaired.
City lawyer now Rotorua judge
City lawyer now Rotorua judge
The District Court’s newest judge might be sad to leave her southern roots behind but her move north will be a spiritual homecoming of sorts.
$200K fine for mislabelling
$200K fine for mislabelling
A celebrity-endorsed supplement company has been fined almost $200,000 for deliberately mislabelling products.
Stabbed woman holds no grudge
Stabbed woman holds no grudge
A woman who was stabbed by her partner does not hold a grudge; she just wants her mate back, she says.
Drink-driving charge for Black Ferns star
Drink-driving charge for Black Ferns star
A star of the Black Ferns World Cup-winning team has been charged with drink-driving.
Landmark ruling after student injured
Landmark ruling after student injured
The prosecution of Otago Polytechnic after a carpentry student partly severed his finger has resulted in a landmark judgement.
Driving offences ‘reprehensible’
Driving offences ‘reprehensible’
A Milton man who racked up a slew of driving convictions over six months has been labelled "a menace" by a judge.
Ex-policeman found not guilty
Ex-policeman found not guilty
A former southern police officer has been cleared of three sex charges.
Afternoon drive with mum prelude to burglary
Afternoon drive with mum prelude to burglary
Burglary — not a typical mother-son activity.
Harassment ordeal ‘living hell’ for family
Harassment ordeal ‘living hell’ for family
This is what it’s like to be run out of town.
Man violated drunk woman he helped carry
Man violated drunk woman he helped carry
A man who posed as a Good Samaritan to help get an intoxicated woman home, sexually assaulted her twice, a court has heard.
Nothing attacker says or does can earn forgiveness: victim
Nothing attacker says or does can earn forgiveness: victim
The victim of a king-hit in the Octagon who suffered a traumatic brain injury says he wants his old life back.
Gassing in caravan was in bail period
Gassing in caravan was in bail period
A man who tried to gas his partner to death in a caravan was on bail at the time, court documents reveal.
Victim willing to give ex 'one more chance'
Murder attempt: Victim willing to give ex 'one more chance'
The victim of an attempted murder at a Dunedin camping ground says she forgives her ex-boyfriend and is willing to give him "one more chance".
Hunter’s explanation ‘a fabrication’
Hunter’s explanation ‘a fabrication’
A rural landowner says a penalty for a poacher who decapitated a stag on his land will send "one hell of a message" to the community.
Officer on domestic violence and firearm charges for trial
Officer on domestic violence and firearm charges for trial
A senior Dunedin police officer will go to trial on domestic violence and firearm charges in August. His identity will be kept under wraps until then.
Dunedin jury trial test site
Dunedin jury trial test site
Dunedin District Court will hold the first jury trial in the country following the Covid-19 lockdown — a trial trial if you will.
Man who raped, murdered elderly neighbour gains parole
Man who raped, murdered elderly neighbour gains parole
After 23 years behind bars a man who raped and murdered his elderly neighbour has been granted parole.
Man posed as licensed builder
Man posed as licensed builder
A man who posed as a licensed builder carried out restricted work on 34 Dunedin and Mosgiel properties before he was caught, a court has heard.