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Cop shop to be spruced up
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Central police station to be renovated
The Dunedin Central Police Station is set for an open-plan refit, but details of the cost are being kept under wraps.
Oscar Francis
iPhone alert dobs in drink driver
iPhone alert dobs in drink driver
An intoxicated Dunedin driver was dobbed in by his iPhone’s automatic crash detection feature after he hit a tree.
Firefighters attend Easther Cres crash; barrier hit
Firefighters attend Easther Cres crash; barrier hit
A firefighter inspects a car which crashed into a fence in Easther Cres yesterday.
Drivers urged to avoid Mosgiel detour after traffic jams
Drivers urged to avoid Mosgiel detour after traffic jams
Drivers are being urged to avoid a detour in Mosgiel after it caused major traffic jams, despite the warnings of community leaders.
Crash barrier 'does its job'
Crash barrier 'does its job'
A car travelling downhill bounced across the road after smashing into a crash barrier in the Dunedin suburb of Kew this afternoon.
Drink-driver's iPhone dobs him in
Drink-driver's iPhone dobs him in
An intoxicated Dunedin driver crashed into a tree and was dobbed in by his iPhone’s automatic crash detection feature.
Driver extracted after crash
Driver extracted after crash
Emergency services work to stabilise a van which crashed into a residential property in Scroggs Hill Rd, near the intersection with Seaview Rd.
Residents dissatisfied with parking availability: survey
Residents dissatisfied with parking availability: survey
Only 15% of Dunedin residents are happy with the availability of parking, the latest Dunedin City Council residents survey reveals.
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King’s High class of 1960 reunites
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King’s High class of 1960 reunites, tours school
Despite the passing of several decades, a Dunedin high school remains a fantastic learning environment, the organiser of a belated 60-year anniversary says.
Drivers fume as detour creates 'massive delays'
Drivers fume as detour creates 'massive delays'
Some motorists have been left fuming after roadworks requiring a diversion through Mosgiel have resulted in delays of up to 30 minutes.
Three seriously hurt after cyclists collide
Three seriously hurt after cyclists collide
Three people have been seriously hurt in a pile-up involving a group of cyclists on the Taieri Plain.
Man makes ‘suspicious approach’
Man makes ‘suspicious approach’
Police are urging the Mosgiel community to be alert after a man in a vehicle made a "suspicious approach" to two youths.
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Life-saving flight inspires Landpower backing
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Life-saving flight inspires Landpower backing
Herby Whyte is sure his son-in-law would not have survived a heart attack without the help of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
New major sponsor for Otago Rescue Helicopter
New major sponsor for Otago Rescue Helicopter
Herby Whyte is sure his son-in-law would not have survived a heart attack without the help of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
'Suspicious approach' to youths in Mosgiel
'Suspicious approach' to youths in Mosgiel
Police are advising the Mosgiel community to be on the alert after a man in a vehicle made a ‘‘suspicious approach’’ to two youths.
‘Irresponsible’ driver crashes
‘Irresponsible’ driver crashes
A young driver who allegedly fled police at 180kmh before he crashed while intoxicated has been slammed as "totally irresponsible" by a road safety advocate.
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Safety concerns mount after assault
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Safety concerns mount after assault
An experienced corrections officer says Otago Corrections Facility staff are worried for their safety after an attack by two prisoners sent five of his colleagues to hospital.
Teen crashes while boasting on phone about evading cops
Teen crashes while boasting on phone about evading cops
A drunk 18-year-old driver overtaking into traffic at speeds of up to 180kmh crashed near Mosgiel while phoning friends to boast about fleeing police.
Naked man arrested at Shag Point
Naked man arrested at Shag Point
A naked man arrested at Shag Point was asked to put on clothes by police — who promptly found 3 ounces of methamphetamine when they searched him.
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Stored fertiliser relocated
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Stored fertiliser relocated
A company storing tonnes of ammonium nitrate in Dunedin, after it could not be unloaded in New Plymouth because of storms, says it was moved within 24 hours.