Tourist admits injuring passenger in Westland crash Tourist admits injuring passenger in Westland crash A group of Taiwanese tourists had a longer stay than expected in Dunedin after a crash on the West Coast, a court has heard.
Double-murder accused's trial likely mid-year Double-murder accused's trial likely mid-year A man accused of killing a Dunedin couple and setting their house alight will likely go to trial in August.
Driver ordered to pay injured tourists $1600 Driver ordered to pay injured tourists $1600 Taking a selfie can be a dangerous business.
Attack on guard bid to get prison transfer, court hears Attack on guard bid to get prison transfer, court hears A prisoner who attacked a guard in a bid to get a transfer to a North Island jail got his wish - but it will come at a cost.
Bags of cannabis swallowed during visit Bags of cannabis swallowed during visit Not even a trip to prison could keep a drug dealer away from cannabis, a court has heard.
Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees Dunedin talent features in Ockham nominees The finalists for the national book awards have been announced and local literary talent made a strong showing.
Scouts set back decade by Sawtell Scouts organisation set back decade by Sawtell A colleague of a disgraced former Scout leader says his offending has set back the organisation by a decade.
Meth-fuelled attempt at car theft Meth-fuelled attempt at car theft In Sean Christopher Bardwell's meth-addled mind, the man desperately trying to get into the car was trying to kill him.
Former scout leader jailed for videos of abuse Former scout leader jailed for videos of abuse A former Scout leader caught with hundreds of horrific child sex-abuse videos - some featuring animals - has been jailed for more than two years.
Sex offender jailed for breaches, threat Sex offender jailed for breaches, threat A registered child sex offender who was found to have a secret cellphone and threatened to "smash'' his Probation officer has been jailed.
Defendant's pro rugby prospects discounted Defendant's pro rugby prospects discounted A violent offender with dubious professional rugby prospects has been ordered to pay his victim $1000.
Student avoids conviction Student avoids conviction A top student who attacked two bouncers and kicked a police officer during a boozy night out has evaded conviction so she can go to medical school.
Shot staple into workmate's brain Shot staple into workmate's brain Joking between workmates led to a Dunedin man firing a staple through his colleague's skull, a court has heard.
Banned driver led police on chase Banned driver led police on chase A banned driver abandoned his car and dog after police chased him through the streets of Dunedin.
Victim having nightmares since crash Victim having nightmares since crash A 6-year-old boy who was injured in a head-on crash by a cannabis-affected driver has been left with more than just physical scars, a court has heard.
Caregiver steals more than $23k from 94-yr-old Caregiver steals more than $23k from 94-yr-old A Dunedin woman ripped off a 94-year-old for more than $23,000 after striking up a relationship as an informal caregiver, a court has heard.
Cruise line to pay $250K Cruise line to pay $250K A cruise ship company whose procedural botches led to the death of a crew member has been ordered to pay his grieving family more than $250,000.
$250k payout after cruise worker's Dunedin death $250k payout after cruise worker's Dunedin death A cruise ship company whose procedural botches led to the death of a crew member have been ordered to pay his family more than $250,000.
Heavy summer reading load for first-time book award judges Heavy summer reading load for first-time book award judges Most people’s summer reading consists of a cold drink and a best-seller on the beach.
'Cover for me': False alibi for attack on ex fails 'Cover for me': False alibi for attack on ex fails When Jessie Lee McNeil De Jonge received a text from his mate saying "cover for me", he knew what to do.