Man who rammed police car sentenced to community work
He was only facing an infringement notice when police found him. Then he flipped.
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Editorial: No need for two covered stadiums in south
Surely, the occasional visit south is not too much of a handicap for Cantabrians.
Objectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court told
Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.
'Taking a hammering': Polar Plunge delayed over access issues
There is no safe way to access the beach due to recent severe weather.
Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck
Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.
'Error of judgment': Food-delivery service on hold after drink-driving ban
The 62-year-old woman behind the service has made headlines over her green initiatives.
Rape complainant's friends gave accused an ultimatum
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme (24) is on trial on seven sex charges against three women.
'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blaze
Three youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'Devastated': Kiwi doctor dies in paragliding accident in France
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving assistance to the family.
Alleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hears
Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.
'I'm so ashamed': Former teacher jailed over sexually abusing pupils
David Russell Bond sexually abused pupils for more than a decade.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
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Health system hit hard by winter illness while Covid numbers persist
The fight is on to keep clinicians from being swamped by Covid and respiratory illnesses.
Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
All wards at Dunedin Hospital to close to visitors
All wards will be closed to visitors tonight due to an increased Covid-19 risk.
Man molested sleeping 15-year-old girl after mother refused advances
The judge called the assault "drunken opportunistic touching" rather than a pattern.
Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
Man fumes after finding his ute trapped in place in Dunedin.
Driver crashes car into marae after medical event
Car came to a rest at a basketball court near the marae.
Bananas, pirates and superheroes: More than 3000 attend Hyde St party
The notorious student dress-up party was labeled a success by emergency services.
Killer needs more gradual release, psychologist says
Andrew Ronald MacMillan is serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder.
Kiwi cameraman Joseph Day's farewell tomorrow
It comes as an investigation by the Avon Coroner into Day's death begins tomorrow.
Wheelie bad: Man wins claim after wheel breaks free on drive
The dealer initially refused to help the man who bought the car one month earlier.
'Strongest punch in the world': Threat comes hours after release
He warned the woman to get away from him or he would "put her in a coffin".
Boy, 12, steals eight cars in two-day spree
Youth picked up by police after taking seven Mazda Demios and a Honda Civic.
Parole refused for sex offender after nauseating act in jail
Sex offender serving an indefinite jail kept inside for "very concerning conduct".
Blackmailer who 'ruined' woman's life loses appeal
Judge turns down appeal by blackmailer who threatened to post intimate images online
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Snow hits the south as cold storm moves up NZ
Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.
A crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injured
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
'Not good for society': Shoplifting girls kick liquor store owner in the groin
Teenage girls kick and punch shop owner after he asked them to return a stolen bottle.
'Rubbernecking': Man fined for filming motorway crash
A vehicle had crashed and become wedged on a median barrier.