Dunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.

Countdown says it's taken on recommendations from a recent report by the coroner.

A Dunedin shopper has pleaded guilty to assault after smacking a staff member.

Moose Jaw City Council says it feels it has a moral responsibility to ticket purchasers.

Claims a teacher had sex with a student are "neither complete nor accurate", says board.

Man is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.

A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.

John-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.

He also caused the 2011 fatal crash involving financier Allan Hubbard

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the aftermath is urged to contact police.

Rescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.

Paracetamol is widely available but people may not realise the dangers of abusing it.

Teresa Sevilla has begun to wake up after collapsing at 32 weeks' pregnant on August 3.

Michael John Booth posted lengthy messages about his past relationship with the woman.

Expert pours scorn on man's claim he can't remember sexual offending against girls.

'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'

Ticket-holders could be at the back of a long line of those owed money by Ticket Rocket.

A burglar has been sentenced after an "unsophisticated" break-in at the wrong house.

Man "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.

Two neighbours in Dunedin came to blows after a boundary dispute went sideways.

The 49-year-old has more than 150 convictions, has been in and out of jail for 32 years.

All her life she wanted to feel that thrill again. Now she won't get the chance.

Judge says man's actions put at risk NZ's efforts to stop Covid-19 from spreading.

A man bashed his brother and a cop before crashing his car twice into the same car.

Chances of getting a refund for a planned OE are slim.

"Yeah right' says law professor to Facebook post on cannabis referendum by school rector.

Christian Brother allegedly assaulted boy at same school his brother assaulted many boys.

The family had been looking to move to NZ since May, but arrangements came too late.

But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.

One claimed to be infected and spat at police and another entered a quarantine facility.