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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail

Damian St John's prison sentence has been converted to seven months’ home detention. Photo: Rob Kidd

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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail

A member of a "mob" which robbed a vulnerable man of his pokie jackpot has been released from prison after winning his appeal.

Rapid River restricted

Rapid River restricted

Moana Pool’s Rapid River has come to a halt as work continues to upgrade the facility.

HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour

A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.

Intruders allegedly hit with stick

Intruders allegedly hit with stick

A Dunedin man allegedly swung a wooden stick at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair entering his garage.

'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'

Forbury Park Croquet Club president Sue Chilton, 71, takes a shot while fellow member Kathleen...

'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'

A Dunedin croquet club is looking for new members to take on the sport that can become a life-long interest for some.

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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions

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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions

After strangling his partner, a Dunedin man attended more than 70 Stopping Violence sessions, but it did not save him from being locked up.

Research may lead to time-saving treatment

Research may lead to time-saving treatment

Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.

David Parker resigns from Parliament

David Parker resigns from Parliament

Roxburgh-born and Dunedin-raised Labour MP David Parker has resigned from Parliament.

‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years

An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.

Graveyard groundskeeper

Graveyard groundskeeper

Heritage Roses Otago volunteer Robyne Selbie, of Dunedin, moves a bag full of weeds and foliage as her daughter’s dog Ellie keeps her company at the Northern Cemetery in Dunedin yesterday morning.

Wintry blast for parts of South

Parts of the South shivered today as heavy rain and wind hit coastal Otago, while snow fell inland at Cardrona.

Exhibition dazzles with dance

Tūhura Otago Museum exhibitions and creative services head Craig Scott admires some scenes from ...

Exhibition dazzles with dance

If you failed to get your fashion fix from the recent iD Dunedin Fashion show or the Dunedin Arts Festival, Tūhura Otago Museum has a bit more.

Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response

The 1969 sculpture Eleven bronze rods supporting albatross wingspan (below), by Dunedin artist...

Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response

A Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says the removal of two more public artworks by child sex offender John Middleditch feels like a weight off her shoulders.

Probe opened into power cut

Aurora Energy is investigating a fault that left more than 3000 customers without power on Sunday night in Dunedin.

Middleditch sculpture removed from university

John Middleditch's sculpture Eleven Bronze Rods supporting Albatross Wingspan which is on display...

Middleditch sculpture removed from university

The University of Otago and Tūhura Otago Museum have now removed artworks by Dunedin artist and child sex offender John Middleditch from public display.

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