Man followed and sexually assaulted female shoppers - just days after prison release
Out of prison, Leroy Tairakena's 10-day deviancy spree began at a women's jiu-jitsu class.
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Queenstown hillside cabin sites snapped up by buyers
Twenty-eight sites priced between $385,000 and $575,000.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFC
The confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.
Man critically injured in collision
Debris from the crash is on both the road and the railway tracks.
St Patrick's Day cemetery party upsets neighbour
Hundreds of students, many first-year at the Otago University, gather to get 'trolleyed'.
'Pretty gutting': Cop on anti-mandate 'fringe element', toll on health and family
The sergeant has spoken about the toll the protest took on his health and his family.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
Highlanders boss reveals massive Covid-19 financial cost
Roger Clark outlines how dire the financial situation has become at the franchise.
'Indefensible': Top sportsman involved in 'cowardly' pack attack on man
Cries of help did not stop the "cowardly" pack attack of six against one.
Dunedin's Kavanagh College to be renamed after sexual abuse investigation
The school will become Trinity Catholic College from January 1, 2023.
Student found unconscious, blood coming from ears at St Patrick's Day party
A 19-year-old man fell from a second storey roof at a Dunedin flat.
'You took my soulmate from me': Widow's message to crash driver
"You took my soulmate from me," his wife told the driver.
Police break up out of control party of more than 100 people in Christchurch
Police were called to the party on Rattray St after reports of a rubbish fire at 10.20pm.
Celebrity couple's new farm gate store
Celebrity chef Nadia Lim and her husband open store in Arrowtown.
'Obese poster girls': Michael Laws' comments draw fire
Otago regional councillor posted about 'lovely faces and breasts' - but didn't stop there.
Man accused of murdering baby Hope granted bail
Hope died in Starship children's hospital after her life support was turned off.
'You took my soulmate from me,' widow tells crash driver
The woman crossed double yellow lines in a no-stopping zone.
Hot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnesses
Everyone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.
Lotto win of $1000 turns out to be a million
Pair delighted with $1000 win and open a bottle of wine, only to double-check the ticket.
High-speed jet-boat crash: Driver on drugs, alcohol - four injured
Kawarau River jet-boat driver had two party drugs and high levels of booze in his system.
Joy, relief and warnings as borders reopen after two years
Border reopening largely welcomed after 'desperate' times for business.
Dog killed while running alongside owners car
One of the dogs ran into the path of another vehicle.
Stores within stores: How some dairies are side-stepping vaping restrictions, and what it means for young people
New research suggests the current restrictions may not be working.
Survivor completes Walk for Peace on anniversary of mosque attacks
He has fundraised more than $60,000 for three charities.
'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to south
The movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.
Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.
Foot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called off
Pre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.
Positive test Covid-denier 'lost the plot'
A Dunedin Hospital incident has highlighted the pressures medical staff are under.
Mosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversary
Mosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.
Slow start at clinic for those who got compromised jabs
1500 people received a vaccine that may not have provided any protection against Covid.
Woman hit with bottle still has glass shards in face, court told
Alice Raffills has pleaded guilty to disfiguring with intent to injure.
Fishing boat that sank was investigated for dumping in popular bay
Aurora 7459 went down about one nautical mile off the coast.
Northerners fleeing south; Auckland population declining for first time
Central Otago and Queenstown are continuing to grow despite closed borders.