MP takes Post Shop fight to Peters
MP takes Post Shop fight to Peters
The MP for Dunedin South is asking acting Prime Minister Winston Peters to force Kiwibank to drop its plan to close the area's Kiwibank and Post Shop.
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'Ecstatic' to recover stolen goods
'Ecstatic' to recover stolen goods
A Dunedin police officer says a raid this week which netted a massive haul of stolen goods is the highlight of her career.
Car-swap dispute in BK car park ends in stabbing
Car-swap dispute in BK car park ends in stabbing
A "ginger" and a man with a beard and nose piercing are still on the loose after a dispute over a car-swapping deal led to a stabbing outside a Dunedin Burger King.
Stabbing at Dunedin Burger King
Stabbing at Dunedin Burger King
A group of attackers blocked a victim's vehicle in the car park of a Dunedin Burger King before getting out and stabbing him with a pocket knife, a witness says.
No charges over dramatic truck crash
No charges over dramatic truck crash
A police investigation into the crash of an out-of-control truck that rolled in Stuart St, Dunedin, earlier this year has ended without charges being laid.
Man rescued after log skidder rolls
Man rescued after log skidder rolls
A man had to be winched out by rescue helicopters after a skidder rolled on a forestry site near Hampden about noon yesterday.
Landlord probed over lack of smoke alarms
Investigation over lack of smoke alarms after flat fire
A fire at a Dunedin flat where no smoke alarms were fitted has sparked a government investigation.
Owner: bring back stolen motorbike
Owner: bring back stolen motorbike
A Dunedin motorcyclist is appealing for the return of his motorcycle after it was stolen from his garage this week.
70-hour weeks - no apology
70-hour weeks - no apology
The head of beleaguered trucking firm Summerland has rejected claims his employees are pushed to the limit, and says there is nothing wrong with drivers working up to 70 hours per week.
Burning car case not suspicious
Burning car case not suspicious
Emergency services were called to a flaming car on the Southern Motorway on Sunday evening.
Man calls 111 after 'reaction' to cannabis
Man calls 111 after 'reaction' to cannabis
An Omarama man who was feeling a little green after consuming cannabis called 111 on himself today.
Car catches fire on Southern Motorway
Car catches fire on Southern Motorway
Emergency services were called to a flaming car on the Southern Motorway yesterday evening.
Reports of meat, riding gear taken in burglaries
Reports of meat, riding gear taken in burglaries
A whole lot of home-kill meat and a prized piece of horse riding gear were among the items reported burgled to Southern police towards the end of this week.
No happy meal
No happy meal
A visit to McDonald’s yesterday did not result in a happy meal for two Dunedin motorists.
'Special thanks' for rescuers after chopper crash
'Special thanks' for rescuers after chopper crash
Rescuers who battled trying conditions to find a chopper pilot after a crash in the Catlins yesterday have been praised for their efforts.
Not loving it: Road rage at Dunedin drive through
Not loving it: Road rage at Dunedin drive through
A Friday afternoon visit to McDonald's was not a happy meal for two Dunedin motorists.
Helicopter crash pilot 'lucky to be alive'
Helicopter crash pilot 'lucky to be alive'
A helicopter pilot who crashed in rugged terrain in the Catlins is lucky to be alive, police say.
Scratchy scam target wins 'about $10k a day'
Scratchy scam target wins 'about $10k a day'
When a letter bearing Malaysian stamps arrived at Anne Parker's home, she was suspicious.
Campervan hits cars then drives off
Campervan hits cars then drives off
Dunedin police are searching for the driver of a campervan which collided with three parked cars and then drove off.
200 sheep taken: 'It's a lot of stock to be missing'
200 sheep taken: 'It's a lot of stock to be missing'
Nearly $30,000 worth of stock has been rustled from a South Otago farm, in what Southern police are calling the biggest rustling in some time.