Doctor who murdered Dunedin teen jailed at least 19 years
Venod Skantha is being sentenced in the High Court in Dunedin this afternoon.
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Early release for killer drunk driver horrifies family
'Knowing your son's killer is out after two years, living a normal life.'
My girl's murderer: 'As a doctor he took an oath to save lives, not take them'
A grieving stepfather believes the killer should be sentenced today for taking two lives.
It's a mis-steak: Motorist's bizarre defence to 15th drink-drive charge
Driver claimed it was what he'd eaten, not what he drank, that made him drunk.
'Incredibly stressful': Wedding invitations delivered weeks late
A Dunedin couple's wedding invitations were delivered nearly a month after the big day.
Woman who dumped body denied parole
Aleisha Dawson drove Brent Bacon's body to a secluded area, north of Dunedin.
Family's anger as child abuser freed on parole
A Dunedin sex offender and former youth-group leader will be released on parole today.
Snail mail: NZ Post boxes left for a month
'Jam-packed' boxes: NZ Post concedes 1700 posted items went unprocessed
He fatally stabbed a miniature horse 41 times. Now the owner wants to meet
Star was stabbed 41 times in a bizarre attack.
He slayed Star: Guilty plea over brutal miniature horse death
Star died after bizarre and brutal attack.
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Man on murder accessory charges bailed
Man who allegedly helped a murder accused flee and evade police has been released on bail.
Birthday card from the Queen, at only 25
Wil Thomas turns 100 today, but can claim he is 25 since he was born on a leap day.
Woman who made anti-Muslim comments says she's not racist
The Dunedin woman also assaulted a bar manager after the 'abhorrent' comments.
A recently-bereaved Dunedin man has been left which just a towel and t-shirt after a fire ripped through his home, killing his dog
A Dunedin man's partner died suddenly, then a house fire killed his dog.
'Get-rich-quick scheme': Mosgiel man jailed on Ecstasy import charge
Blocks of class-B crystals were concealed in a plastic pond filter.
Rod Stewart announces Dunedin concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Rod Stewart will perform a third New Zealand concert especially for his South Island fans.
Man threw makeshift bottle bomb at workmate to give him 'a fright'
A man was left with chemical burns after the 'stupid prank'.
$50m Lotto bonanza! NZ's biggest ever jackpot: Should it be split up?
The debate has started - is $50 million just too much for a single winner?
'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuse
Mother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.
$42m Lotto fever brings out the superstitions
Quirky behaviour comes to the fore as people will try anything to take the jackpot.
Inmates' appeal over brutal prison attack fails
Ethan Hokai and Kodie Reece Russell each had 18 months added to their existing jail terms.
Doctor murders teen: Hospital makes no changes after lies
"We still seek to operate a high trust environment with staff."
Grace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?
There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.
Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued
Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.
Waihola sex offender released on parole
A sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.
Dunedin church set to be demolished for social housing
Due to the demanding for accommodation in Dunedin a church is set to be demolished.
Failed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 charges
Barry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.
Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week
Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.
Man sentenced for 'cowardly, degrading' attack on girlfriend
'You are a recidivist violent person,' the judge said.
Teen who smashed windscreen of police van regrets 'dumb decision'
'It was a new and novel experience and one he doesn't want to repeat,' his lawyer said.
Ambulance staff hindered by drunken incidents
St John has had to remind the public that damage to their vehicles will be taken seriously