2 w. ago Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

A prisoner who objected to being transferred to a maximum-security unit grabbed a milk crate in one hand, ripped a payphone off the wall with the other and allegedly took a swing at a Corrections officer with the phone.

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2 w. ago Men allegedly struck with timber after trying to retrieve bag

A Dunedin man allegedly swung a piece of timber at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair going inside his garage.

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2 w. ago Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted

Shane and Dot Jones. Photo: Supplied Labour's chief whip says the alleged assault of an MP's wife on Saturday is unacceptable and reignites concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.

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2 w. ago Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase

A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.

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3 w. ago Security guard stood down after Christchurch street party cut short

The Yurt Party on New Regent St was marred by allegations of violence from attendees and a security guard, which saw the event shut down. Photo: Supplied A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.

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3 w. ago Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police

Photo: ODT Files A teenage girl found with intoxicated adults at Dunedin's homeless tent camp late last night allegedly lashed out at police and damaged a patrol car.

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3 w. ago Stranger accused of following drunk woman home, abducting and raping her

WARNING: This story contains allegations of rape and sexual assaultBy Al Williams, Open Justice reporter

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