This is the mum who abused her 12yo so badly she had to re-learn how to eat
The defendant sobbed loudly as the judge revealed her sentence.
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Vigils held throughout NZ for Grace Millane
Grace Millane's death has rocked New Zealand this past week.
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Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Lesley Elliott: Grace Millane's killing brings back the horrific memories
Lesley Elliott knows the heartache the family of Grace Millane must be experiencing.
Bus driver sacked for 'inappropriate behaviour' seen driving taxi
Complainant said the driver became notorious among women who regularly rode the route.
French cat Navy locked up by MPI on board damaged yacht
Well-travelled cat locked up on yacht on orders of MPI.
Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast
Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours
Dunedin pair to pay $11,500 for breaching employment law
Employers of South Dunedin Curry House failed to keep accurate wage, time, leave records.
Drug debts thought to be behind trade in stolen tools
Trade of stolen tools fueled by South Island's growing meth problem, police say.
Woman 'crying and distraught' after poisoned sparrow plunges into shopping aisle
A Dunedin woman says she was horrified to learn the supermarket poisoned birds.
Every parent's worst nightmare: Kids lock parent out of house
Firefighters called to the rescue after two children locked themselves inside.
Man dies after losing control of 4WD, plunging down 200m bluff
Man's family and friends found his body and the wreckage of the vehicle after a search.
Her husband raped and choked her, but she didn't want him jailed
Jailing her husband would financially cripple family and devastate their youngest child.
Bid to hide crime with alibi unravels
Dunedin man's hasty attempt at covering up his crime made the damage a whole lot worse.
Doc blames 'bad parenting' for deaths
The two chicks died after venturing away from their nest before a flood.
Your weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain on weekend agenda
Thunderstorms, wind and rain are expected to dominate the agenda this weekend.
Police officer caught on phone while driving - by cops
Dunedin police have been left highly disappointed by the actions of motorists in Dunedin.
Your weather: Fine start for North Island, wet start for South Island
It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.
Man in serious condition after pool incident
A man has been taken to the Dunedin Hospital emergency department in a serious condition.
Your weather: Wild weekend looms for northern parts
Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.
Rare takahē chicks die in floods
Two of the weeks-old flightless New Zealand birds have died.
Kiwi whisky company crowdfunds $500k, sets sight on $2m
New Zealand Whisky Collection has surpassed its $500,000 equity crowdfunding target.
Man in police custody hours before fatal fall at Dunedin bar
Dennis Willyams died in a bar fall just hours after being in police custody.
Man who died at Dunedin's Carousel bar named
Bar owner said he believed the man had fallen down the stairs at the entrance to the bar.
Desperate bid to save man who fell down bar stairs
The 68-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Dunedin bar death referred to corner
It is understood the death occurred at upmarket lounge and rooftop bar Carousel.
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Lime Scooters nominal charge for Christchurch
Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.
Doctor accused of murdering Dunedin teen back in court
Judge ordered the court be locked down and only counsel and accredited media could remain.
Stalker back in court within weeks of prison release
'I am a stalker and could murder someone, but I am not a dishonest person'.
Cheating investigation: Otago medical students' exam results withheld
Students fearing that everyone will be forced to resit exam after cheating allegations.
Snow-vember: Wintry blast closes roads, flights affected
Heavy snow falling in inland Southland, Central Otago and inland Clutha for next 2 days.
Dunedin hit with hail storm as weather turns
A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.