Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.

Phil Ker says problems in the education system are not being addressed.

A woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.

Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.

A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.

Co-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.

Wicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.

Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.

He was getting fitter, eating better and saving money for a Crisco's Christmas package.

A person has died after a crash in State Highway 8, in Central Otago, this evening.

The offending was motivated by 'pure greed', the judge said.

Desperate dash for help after one person was killed in the swollen North Taieri creek.

After his wife had gone to work, Blair Norman Stewart climbed into bed with the victim.

A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.

One dead after a ford crossing turned into a nightmare.

Judge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.

Dunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.

Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.

Pete Oswald knew he had been complacent about inherent risks.

Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.

Wearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.

Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.

Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.

A march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.

You'll instantly know but might not be able to name the beach on world's best list.

Mostly subterranean house, known as The Sanctuary, rejected by commissioners.

The backlash was so intense the iconic show addressed it on its Facebook page.

The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.

Economist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.