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Court visitor’s bag of contraband lands him in dock

The trial began today at Dunedin District Court. File photo: ODT

Court visitor’s bag of contraband lands him in dock

A Dunedin man attempting to visit court found himself in the dock, after a bag scan allegedly revealed a knuckle-duster, a bong, a gang patch and meth paraphernalia.

Drowned fisherman ‘unique character’

Dunedin man Mike Hamblyn works on his book Up the hill : Blackrock, Lee Stream and Hindon: the...

Drowned fisherman ‘unique character’

A Dunedin man who drowned recently while on a fishing trip to the Waikouaiti River has been remembered as a unique character who was always making people laugh.

Family remembers unique and adventurous character

A Dunedin man who drowned while on a fishing trip to the Waikouaiti River has been remembered as a unique character who was always making people laugh.

'Very lucky': Dad, daughter escape kitchen fire

The remnants of a stove where an almost-lethal kitchen fire started from a pot of fat. PHOTOS:...

'Very lucky': Dad, daughter escape kitchen fire

Firefighters are stressing the importance of smoke alarms, after a 2-year-old girl was taken to hospital and a passerby intervened when unattended cooking caught fire in Dunedin.

Charges laid after siege

The man who sparked an eight-hour siege had an imitation firearm in his pants — and but has been charged for having a much bigger arsenal stashed in a car, Dunedin police say.

Port hummus buyer sought

The buyer of a 500g tub of roasted garlic hummus from the Port Chalmers Four Square is being sought, after Foodstuffs South Island accidentally sold some possibly contaminated with salmonella.

Future of region helped today with census

Otago Yacht Club caretaker manager Geoff Lyell fills out his census form yesterday. PHOTO:...

Future of region helped today with census

Otago residents will help to shape the future of the region when they fill out today’s census.

Error sees Foodstuffs South Island sell dozens of tubs of recalled hummus

A hummus and tahini recall involving 21 products from Lisa's, Greater! and Prep Kitchen brands is...

Error sees Foodstuffs South Island sell dozens of tubs of recalled hummus

The buyer of a 500g tub of roasted garlic hummus from the Port Chalmers Four Square is being sought, after Foodstuffs South Island accidentally sold 39 tubs of possibly salmonella-contaminated dip.

Rooftop standoff sparked by threat to shoot police

Armed police block off a street in the area on Friday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Rooftop standoff sparked by threat to shoot police

A lengthy rooftop standoff on Friday night was sparked by a wanted man's threats to shoot police.

Tempers flare as Dunedin siege unfolds

Tempers flare as Dunedin siege unfolds

Emotions boiled over between neighbours and friends of a man at the centre of an eight hour rooftop siege in Dunedin.

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Concern over degradation of detour roads

A Toyota Hiace van prepares to pass over a repaired pothole in Gladstone Rd near the intersection...

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Concern over degradation of detour roads

Large potholes have sparked concern after heavy traffic was routed through Mosgiel as part of a detour.

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Inexperience factor in death: report

Emergency services respond to the Taieri Mouth bar crossing tragedy in April 2021. PHOTOS: PETER...

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Inexperience factor in death: report

A father's lack of experience in crossing bars contributed to the death of his 2-year-old daughter after his boat capsized at Taieri Mouth, a Maritime New Zealand report has found.

Newest dog handler welcomed after ‘hard work and dedication’

Dunedin's newest police dog handler comes with a pedigree.

Man down from Dunedin roof after standoff

Armed police at a cordon on Neidpath St, between Cooper St and Glen Rd, where a man was on a roof...

Man down from Dunedin roof after standoff

Armed police were called to a Dunedin house and a man has come down from a roof and been taken into custody following an incident earlier in the day.

Man killed in Nightcaps crash named

Police have named a man who died in hospital after a two-vehicle collision near Nightcaps in Southland.

Couch blaze doused on Leith St

Firefighter have extinguished a couch fire on an infamous party street in Dunedin’s student quarter.

Forklift crash downs power lines in Invercargill

A forklift has crashed into a power pole, bringing down power lines in Invercargill this morning.

Two vehicles collide; no injuries reported

Two vehicles collide; no injuries reported

Emergency services work at the scene of a crash involving a caravan and car in Old Coach Rd (State Highway 93) yesterday.

A crumpled car at the scene of a crash on State Highway1 near Waitati yesterday.A police spokeswoman said officers were called to reports of a car hitting a tree between Waitati and Evansdale about...

Smoke prompts evacuation

Firefighters respond to an alarm activation at Dunedin Hospital yesterday. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Smoke prompts evacuation

Hundreds of people were evacuated from Dunedin Hospital after staff smelt smoke on the floor containing the intensive care unit. Fire and Emergency New Zealand Senior Station Officer Pete Brosnan,...

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