Boxing Day sales down in the South
Boxing Day sales down in the South
The tills were ringing a little more slowly in the South this Boxing Day.
Daisy Hudson
Pedestrian hit by red-light runner
Pedestrian hit by red-light runner
A pedestrian was hit by a car after it ran a red light in central Dunedin yesterday.
Police spot speeding car only for it to crash moments later
Police spot speeding car only for it to crash moments later
A car spotted speeding by police crashed just moments later.
Many devoted to saving lives
Many devoted to saving lives
There can be months, or years, of pain, hard work and recovery for those involved in a car accident. Daisy Hudson looks at the recovery process after a crash, through the eyes of Dunedin medical staff.
Crash consequences felt 30 years on
Crash consequences felt 30 years on
It has been 30 years since Mel Marshall’s head was impaled on a fence.
Fatal crashes leave scars in memory
Fatal crashes leave scars in memory
They are the thin blue line, the people we call when tragedy strikes on our roads. But for Southern police, crashes take a heavy toll.
'You want to get it right': Methodical work key to gathering evidence
'You want to get it right': Methodical work key to gathering evidence
Jack McGilbert had been asleep for about 45 minutes when his phone rang. The serious crash analyst was needed at a scene - his third serious or fatal crash in 24 hours.
Intersection forever a reminder of tragedy
Intersection forever a reminder of tragedy
It was by pure chance that Anthony Odering was driving along Stafford St when a poor decision by a fellow driver led to a teenager losing her life.
Pain of a first Christmas without beloved daughter
Pain of a first Christmas without beloved daughter
Nicola Henare was strong, confident, loving. But a crash near Mataura on January 26 snuffed out that future, and changed the lives of their families forever.
Threat was of attack to surpass mosque terror - police
Threat was of attack to surpass mosque terror - police
A woman threatened to carry out an attack at the University of Otago surpassing the Christchurch mosque shootings, police allege.
Not coming home: Otago's worst road toll in more than a decade
Not coming home: Otago's worst road toll in more than a decade
Otago has had its highest number of crash deaths for more than a decade, sparking a stark warning from police.
One dead after crash near Moeraki
One dead after crash near Moeraki
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin this afternoon.
Port Chalmers house fire extinguished
Port Chalmers house fire extinguished
Crews have extinguished a house fire in Port Chalmers this afternoon.
Accused 'wanted to surpass mosque attacks'
University grad threats: Accused wanted to surpass mosque attacks - police
A woman charged with making threats that disrupted Otago University graduation ceremonies wanted to carry out an attack surpassing the Christchurch mosque shootings, police allege.
New recruits join police in Dunedin
New recruits join police in Dunedin
Dunedin's newest police recruits might differ in size — and fluffiness — but they are equally keen to hit the beat.
New recruits keen to get on the beat
New recruits keen to get on the beat
Dunedin's newest police recruits might differ in size - and fluffiness - but they’re equally keen to hit the beat.
Fire at Brighton pumping station
Fire at Brighton pumping station
A fire at a sewage pumping station in Brighton has been brought under control.
40 years of roses marked
40 years of roses marked
A bloomin’ marvellous celebration was held over the weekend to mark a milestone for Heritage Roses Otago.
Graduates happy to celebrate, despite no ceremony
Graduates happy to celebrate, despite no ceremony
It wasn’t quite the graduation they were expecting.
Otago academic 'giant' Jim Flynn dies
Otago academic 'giant' Jim Flynn dies
Internationally renowned academic and University of Otago Emeritus Professor of Political Studies Jim Flynn has died aged 86.