Schoolgirl grabbed by man in North Dunedin
Schoolgirl grabbed by man in North Dunedin
Police are investigating after a young girl was grabbed by a man on a secluded pathway in Dunedin this afternoon.
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Plane carrying cricket team hit by lightning
Otago Bolts: Plane carrying cricket team hit by lightning
The Volts stormed back into Dunedin this afternoon, literally, when their plane was struck by lightning on approach.
Two die in Southland fundraiser
Two die in Southland fundraiser
Two motorcyclists were killed in Southland on Saturday during a charity ride to raise money for an unborn child with a heart defect.
Tasering of driver found to be justified
Tasering of driver found to be justified
The police watchdog says the actions of an officer who smashed a car window to taser a fleeing driver in Southland violated policy, but were justified.
Attempt to save life recognised
Attempt to save life recognised
A Dunedin man has received a police commendation for coming to the aid of a passenger after a car crash and attempting to save her life.
Helicopter rescue paramedic taking step back
Helicopter rescue paramedic taking step back
There are some incidents retiring rescue helicopter paramedic Ian Ridley will carry with him forever.
Drug utensils found at Dunedin primary school
Drug utensils found at Dunedin primary school
Police were deployed to a Dunedin primary school this morning after drug utensils were found on the grounds.
Arrest after attempted car break-ins
Arrest after attempted car break-ins
A man has been arrested overnight after repeatedly attempting to break into cars in Dunedin's student quarter.
Men wanted: Charity calling for volunteers
Men wanted: Charity calling for volunteers
A charity is calling on ordinary Otago blokes to help mentor the children of prisoners.
'Smash and grab' raid at Waikouaiti dairy
'Smash and grab' raid at Waikouaiti dairy
Police are seeking two young men in a dark-coloured car after a Waikouaiti dairy was burgled early yesterday.
Man taken to hospital after being run over by trailer
Man taken to hospital after being run over by trailer
A man escaped serious injury when he was run over by a trailer near a Central Otago high-country sheep station yesterday.
Man run over by trailer in Central Otago
Man run over by trailer in Central Otago
A man escaped serious injury after being run over by a trailer near a Central Otago high-country sheep station today.
Boy racers 'putting residents at risk'
Boy racers 'putting residents at risk'
A Dunedin father says more boy racers than ever are speeding past his Caversham home, doing burnouts and putting children's lives at risk.
Good Samaritans thanked for coming to victim's aid
Good Samaritans thanked for coming to victim's aid
The family of a man assaulted in a Dunedin road rage incident last week has thanked the members of the public who came to his aid, as the alleged assailant remains at large.
More police staff leave in South
More police staff leave in South
The number of southern police leaving each year has crept above the national average.
Man still at large after road rage attack
Man still at large after road rage attack
A man who allegedly smashed a windscreen and punched another motorist, causing him to collapse, in a Dunedin road rage incident last week remains at large.
Phoning and driving on the rise in South
Phoning and driving on the rise in South
The number of online reports about Southern motorists using mobile phones while driving has nearly tripled in the past two years.
Neurosurgeon joins fight debate
Neurosurgeon joins fight debate
A Dunedin neurosurgeon has joined the chorus of voices speaking out against charity boxing events, after a fighter died following a charity bout.
Tourists hit by shattered glass after crash
Tourists hit by shattered glass after crash
A tourist bus and campervan collided on the Otago Peninsula yesterday morning, showering glass on visitors from a cruise ship.
Pupils heading home after stranding
OBHS pupils heading home after stranding
About 25 Otago Boys' High School pupils trapped in a hut in the Matukituki Valley overnight have walked out and are about to head home.