Teenager denies attempted murder; hopes for bail
Teenager denies attempted murder; hopes for bail
A teenage girl has denied the attempted murder of a Dunedin police officer.
Rob Kidd
Sentence passed at second go
Sentence passed at second go
A man who threatened to stab a dog then turned up to court drunk has dodged a jail sentence.
Defendant drank before court hearing
Defendant drank before court hearing
A man who drunkenly threatened to stab a dog admitted having "a couple of beers" before coming to court yesterday.
Suspended lawyer retracts remarks on NZ Law Society
Suspended lawyer retracts remarks on NZ Law Society
A Dunedin lawyer banned from practising for a year has backtracked on a scathing assessment of the New Zealand Law Society.
Burglar disputes cost of urine clean-up
Burglar disputes cost of urine clean-up
A burglary victim who says the intruder urinated on her carpet will have to shoulder the cost of the clean-up after a police botch.
Up-skirt filmer under supervision
Up-skirt filmer under supervision
The victim of a repeat up-skirt filmer says she is ''absolutely disgusted'' by the man's actions.
Up-skirt filming continued after arrest, bail
Up-skirt filming continued after arrest, bail
A Dunedin man who was arrested for secretly filming up women’s skirts got bail – then continued his covert camera work.
Complainant's friend testifies
Complainant's friend testifies
A Dunedin woman lost her best friend when she went to police with concerns the woman was the subject of severe domestic violence.
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
A woman who was allegedly the target of a secret camera set up by her student boarder is "terrified'' now the man is on bail.
Breaches of privacy mount
Breaches of privacy mount
The Southern District Health Board has breached patients' privacy almost once a week for the past five years, figures show.
Concerns over OCF transfers
Concerns over OCF transfers
A review of the Otago Corrections Facility has revealed serious issues with the transfer of inmates brought about by packed prisons around the country.
Otago prison 'working effectively' despite shortcomings
Otago prison 'working effectively' despite shortcomings
A new report on the Otago Corrections Facility highlights problems with healthcare and accommodation, but Corrections say the jail is "working effectively".
Move to ease judges' loads
Move to ease judges' loads
Southern judges will have their caseloads lightened thanks to the introduction of new judicial officers.
Crash driver acquires drug conviction too
Crash driver acquires drug conviction too
After a high-speed crash in suburban Dunedin, the driver left one of his passengers bloodied and unconscious and ran from the scene.
Drug dealer done over after failing to deliver
Drug dealer done over after failing to deliver
A French tourist tracked down a dodgy drug dealer after he was left $400 out of pocket, a court has heard.
Transgender woman denied parole
Transgender woman denied parole
A transgender woman who committed three aggravated robberies will remain in prison so she can be psychologically assessed.
More than 3 years' jail for escape bid, other crimes
More than 3 years' jail for escape bid, other crimes
A man who hurdled the dock and tried to escape court has been jailed for more than three years.
Kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong
Tourist's kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong
A French tourist attacked and tried to kidnap a drug dealer after he failed to supply cannabis he promised, a court has heard.
Jail term extended for assault on pregnant rival
Jail term extended for assault on pregnant rival
A woman who struck a pregnant love rival in the stomach has had six months added to her prison term.
Anti-Muslim slurs day after attack
Anti-Muslim slurs day after attack
A Dunedin student has admitted making expletive-laden anti-Muslim slurs just one day after the terrorist attack in Christchurch.