Man threatened supermarket staff and police
Man threatened supermarket staff and police
A supermarket customer brandished a knife and threatened staff in an incident similar to a Dunedin stabbing spree nine months later, a court has heard.
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Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'
Dunedin man who attacked partner made a 'big mistake'
A Dunedin man who attacked his partner in front of their five children was "a very good father ... He just made a very big mistake", the victim says.
Driver found guilty in motorcyclist’s death
Driver found guilty in motorcyclist’s death
A woman behind a crash which caused the death of a motorcyclist has been found guilty but told to expect a "relatively modest penalty".
Sex offender released under strict conditions
Sex offender released under strict conditions
A Dunedin student who wrote online about his depraved desires to rape babies has been released from prison.
Ex-partner ‘terrified’ over rapist’s release
Ex-partner ‘terrified’ over rapist’s release
The former partner of a rapist who subjected a woman to a half-hour attack in a public toilet says she is "terrified" that he has been released.
Six vehicles hit by driver in stolen Subaru
Six vehicles hit by driver in stolen Subaru
A wild driver caused chaos on Dunedin roads, hitting six cars and injuring a police dog, a court has heard.
Dunedin murderer denied parole for second time
Dunedin murderer denied parole for second time
A Dunedin killer who stabbed his partner 21 times has been denied parole for the second time.
'Outrageous driving put a lot of people in danger'
'Outrageous driving put a lot of people in danger'
A wild driver caused chaos on Dunedin roads, hitting six cars and injuring a police dog, a court has heard.
Violent outburst followed theft of prized hat
Violent outburst followed theft of prized hat
Dylan Lee Owens must really treasure his blue hat.
Chalked messages part of ‘controlling’ behaviour
Chalked messages part of ‘controlling’ behaviour
A man who harassed his partner by writing messages in chalk outside her house needs to stop his controlling behaviour, a judge says.
Name suppression continues for man accused of supermarket stabbing
Name suppression continues for man accused of supermarket stabbing
The identity of the man who allegedly stabbed four people in a Dunedin supermarket will remain a secret, at least for the next three weeks.
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
The man who allegedly stabbed four people in a Dunedin supermarket will continue to keep his identity secret.
City, City, the best team in the land and all the world
City, City, the best team in the land and all the world
The Champions League final takes place tomorrow morning with two English clubs, Manchester City and Chelsea battling it out. For Manchester City fan Rob Kidd it will be a fantasy come true.
Former rep player mailed meth during lockdown
Former rep player mailed meth during lockdown
A former representative rugby player mailed methamphetamine around the country hidden inside face masks during a Covid-19 lockdown, a court has heard.
Community detention for ‘dangerous’ attack
Community detention for ‘dangerous’ attack
An axe-wielding Oamaru man could have killed his victim during a violent neighbourhood clash, a judge says.
Repeat drink-driver avoids jail for his eighth offence
Repeat drink-driver avoids jail for his eighth offence
Despite being locked up in the past, an eight-time drink-driver has managed to avoid another sentence of imprisonment.
Jail for assault on former partner
Jail for assault on former partner
A man who delivered dozens of blows to his former partner in response to being racially abused has been jailed for nearly two years.
Home-made firearm ‘unusually dangerous'
Home-made firearm ‘unusually dangerous'
A Waikouaiti man was found with a home-made firearm after he was heard boasting about the weapon to a prisoner over the phone, a court has heard.
Victim of fatal crash ‘came out of nowhere’ court told
Victim of fatal crash ‘came out of nowhere’ court told
A Dunedin motorcyclist killed in a crash was speeding and unlawfully overtaking just moments before the fatal collision, the Dunedin District Court has heard.
Likelihood of death in prison not enough to reduce sentence
Likelihood of death in prison not enough to reduce sentence
The former head of southern Victim Support who was jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing a pre-teen boy may die behind bars.