Pair killed in Makarora crash named in court Pair killed in Makarora crash named in court A fruit picker who allegedly caused a crash which left two people dead will appear in court next month.
Porn addiction ‘for a long time’ Porn addiction ‘for a long time’ A Dunedin man, who was found with dozens of bestiality images — featuring horses and dogs — on his computer, says he is addicted to pornography.
Student filmed host in shower and stole underwear Student filmed host in shower and stole underwear A Fijian home-stay student stole his host’s underwear and secretly filmed her in the bathroom at least 40 times, a court has heard.
Arson trial defence says oddball targeted Arson trial defence says oddball targeted A woman accused of trying to burn down a central Dunedin hotel was only in the frame because she was ‘‘a bit weird’’, her lawyer says.
Blocked loo and scrumpy spark rampage Piney's rage: Blocked loo and scrumpy spark chainsaw rampage Two bottles of cider, a blocked toilet and a chainsaw proved to be an explosive combination for a Milton man.
‘Self-medication’ with meth fuels patu violence ‘Self-medication’ with meth fuels patu violence A man who armed himself with a patu and a spear before attacking a fellow boarding house resident was "self-medicating" with methamphetamine, a court has heard.
Drink-driver a ‘menace’ on road Drink-driver a ‘menace’ on road Wayne Albert Kearns did not have one for the road - he had 16.
Book awards surprise on Dunedin poet's birthday Book awards surprise on Dunedin poet's birthday A Dunedin poet got a special birthday surprise.
Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatment Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatment An Oamaru man who impregnated his daughter will not undertake specialist sex-offender treatment while behind bars.
No parole for gang member who blackmailed worker No parole for gang member who blackmailed worker A senior gang member who blackmailed a Dunedin man out of up to $250,000 within two years has been denied parole.
'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail term 'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail term A former gang member who threatened two people he believed had "narked" on his mate, chose the wrong place to do it.
Rapist begged victim not to go to police Rapist begged victim not to go to police The day after a Dunedin man committed a violent rape, he professed his love for the victim and begged her not to go to police, a court has heard.
'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for intimidation 'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for intimidation When David Ross Corfield’s girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.
Woman stomped, man glassed in drunken night of violence Woman stomped, man glassed in drunken night of violence A day of rodeo and drinking resulted in a wild night of violence for a Ranfurly woman, a court has heard.
Judge blasts man who tormented ex Detention for ‘one of the most controlling’ men judge had seen A Balclutha man who tormented his ex-partner has been blasted by a judge as “one of the most controlling men I’ve ever seen”.
Orchard workers admit sex offence, abduction Orchard workers admit sex offence, abduction A pair of orchard workers laughed as they sexually violated a woman they had dragged down to Lake Dunstan, a court has heard.
Drink-driver lashes out when arrested Drink-driver lashes out when arrested A five-time drink-driver went berserk when he was arrested and had to be pepper-sprayed into compliance, a court has heard.
Missing phone leads methamphetamine dealer to cell Missing phone leads methamphetamine dealer to cell Sometimes it takes intricate police work to crack a big drug case. Other times evidence falls into their lap.
Medical professional avoids domestic assault charge Medical professional avoids domestic assault charge A prominent medical professional has walked away from a year-long court battle with his clean criminal record and anonymity intact.
Man with $40,000 of drugs given jail Man with $40,000 of drugs given jail A man who was found with up to $40,000 of illicit drugs at a Dunedin gig has been jailed for 22 months.