Dunedin welcomes pipe bands
Dunedin welcomes pipe bands
The skirl of the bagpipes will be ringing out as Dunedin welcomes pipe bands for a weekend of music.
Oscar Francis
Police put an end to antics
Police put an end to antics
Police officers stand near a stolen vehicle they pulled over on the Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) yesterday.
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Starlink proving its worth in cyclone recovery effort
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Starlink proving its worth in cyclone recovery effort
A revolutionary communications device is proving to be a game changer for Otago Rescue Helicopter staff assisting with the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fire burnt 2.5ha in minutes; ban likely
Fire burnt 2.5ha in minutes; ban likely
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of a major fire risk in coming days, after Cromwell residents grabbed hoses and buckets to tackle a major blaze which started in tinder dry conditions.
'Engage your brain' - Police advice for O-Week
'Engage your brain' - Police advice for O-Week
As Orientation Week looms, Dunedin police are encouraging students to have fun but leave antisocial antics at home.
Residents pile in to fight Cromwell scrub fire
Residents pile in to fight Cromwell scrub fire
Cromwell residents grabbed hoses and buckets as they strove to fight a large scrub fire on both sides of State Highway 6 this afternoon.
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Heritage battle comes to a head
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Heritage battle comes to a head
A 15-year battle over the future of heritage shop fronts in Dunedin could soon be resolved.
Slip at water park sparks chopper callout
Slip at water park sparks chopper callout
A helicopter was called to assist after a man slipped while visiting a Central Otago water park today.
Pair targeting animals spark callouts
Pair targeting animals spark callouts
Two people have been spoken to by police after gun use on animals sparked callouts, including the Armed Offenders Squad.
Extensive damage to car in Macandrew Bay crash
Extensive damage to car in Macandrew Bay crash
A vehicle was extensively damaged but the driver avoided injury when his car rolled in Macandrew Bay this morning.
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Otago crew joins rescue operation
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Otago crew joins rescue operation
An Otago rescue helicopter crew has been winching people to safety as part of the massive rescue operation in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
One flown to hospital after jet ski crash
One flown to hospital after jet ski crash
A person has been flown to hospital by helicopter after a jet ski crash on the Clutha River this afternoon.
'Firearm pointed in Mosgiel': armed police respond
'Firearm pointed in Mosgiel': armed police respond
Armed police swooped on the scene after KiwiRail staff reported a firearm being pointed at them in Mosgiel today.
Otago emergency workers heading to battered North Is
Otago emergency workers heading to battered North Is
Otago emergency response staff are on their way to the North Island to help with the response in the wake of a devastating cyclone.
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Car was set ablaze: resident
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Car was set ablaze: resident
A Dunedin woman is appalled at the antics of a group of youths who appeared to set ablaze a car in dry windy conditions at the entrance to a popular walk.
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Skoda police cars not so Superb after all
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Skoda police cars not so Superb after all
Production-line changes have been made after plastic parts on Skoda police cars proved unable to withstand the rigours of New Zealand roads.
Car torched at Dunedin walking track
Car torched at Dunedin walking track
A suspicious car fire was extinguished near the entrance to a popular Dunedin walk.
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Perfect conditions for junior champs
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Perfect conditions for junior champs
Hundreds of Dunedin youths enjoyed perfect conditions as they competed in the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Southern Region Junior Championships at the weekend.
Deadly weekend on southern roads
Deadly weekend on southern roads
Two people have died amid a spate of crashes in the South over the weekend.
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Torch passed on emotional day at speedway
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Torch passed on emotional day at speedway
An emotional supercar race at Beachlands Speedway ended with the late former champion, who died of cancer last year, having his national title passed to his best mate.