Motorbike hits pedestrian on Tomahawk Rd
Motorbike hits pedestrian on Tomahawk Rd
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash between a motorbike and pedestrian in Dunedin.
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Mataura death: child struck in driveway
Mataura death: child struck in driveway
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway in Southland, police have confirmed.
Roof fire in Maryhill
Roof fire in Maryhill
Firefighters were called to Dunedin home in Maryhill this morning after reports of smoke coming from the roof.
Children pass the Santa test
Children pass the Santa test
He's been making a list, checking it twice, and it turns out, Dunedin kids are less naughty, more nice.
Buyback ‘last-minute rush’
Buyback ‘last-minute rush’
Southern police stations were inundated with firearm owners handing over their guns on the final day of the buyback yesterday.
Expect delays: $18m cycleway work to begin next month
Expect delays: $18m cycleway work to begin next month
Work on the $18 million section of the Peninsula Connection, between Company Bay and Broad Bay, will begin next month.
‘Toerags’ steal decorations
‘Toerags’ steal Christmas decorations
Christmas grinches have been targeting Mosgiel homes.
Family loses everything in house fire
Family loses everything in house fire
The day after her Dunedin home was gutted by fire, Kanjana Sheppard was back at work.
Courthouse evacuated for fire callout
Courthouse evacuated for fire callout
Dunedin’s courthouse was evacuated yesterday after the smell of burning plastic sparked an emergency callout.
Dunedin lights up for Christmas
Christmas light attractions all around Dunedin
’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the night, people were gathering, as Dunedin shone bright.
Car in 'precarious' position after going off bank
Car in 'precarious' position after going off bank
Emergency services were called to the Dunedin suburb of St Clair after a car went over a bank earlier today.
Court evacuated over smell of smoke
Court evacuated over smell of smoke
Dunedin's courthouse has been evacuated after a smell of smoke sparked an emergency response.
Nearly 50 years in police long enough
Nearly half-century in police long enough
Detective Mark Lodge is pretty much an encyclopedia when it comes to Dunedin crime.
One injured after logging truck and van collide
One injured after logging truck and van collide
One person is injured after a van and logging truck collided on Dunedin's Southern Motorway today.
Compromise reached over Octagon trial closure
Compromise reached over Octagon trial closure
The Dunedin City Council has capitulated to demands to change its trial closure of the Octagon next year.
No need to fear more trees falling: arborist
No need to fear more trees falling: arborist
There is no need to be concerned about the safety of trees in an area where a large branch fell on to a car at the weekend, a Dunedin arborist says.
Biggest spenders elected
Biggest spenders elected
The five biggest spenders vying for a seat at Dunedin's council table were elected — and the top two spent nearly $100,000 between them.
Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
The five biggest spenders vying for a seat at Dunedin's council table have been revealed, with deputy mayor Christine Garey topping the list.
Cause of major Flagstaff fire will never be known
Cause of major Flagstaff fire will never be known
The cause of a major fire that burnt 30ha and closed several popular Dunedin tracks will never be known.
Input sought on George St proposal
Businesses seek input on George St proposal
About 40 central Dunedin businesses are showing their opposition to a proposal to make George St one-way, and they are encouraging holiday shoppers to do the same.