Oscar Francis

Fenz will not meet emissions targets

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will fail to meet emissions targets set by the Government and will be forced to rely on carbon offsetting, amid years of delayed planning efforts, documents show.

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Melanesian, Micronesian communities overlooked: ‘Disrespectful’

Dunedin resident Leina Isno is disappointed the Government’s Pacific languages strategy has...

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Melanesian, Micronesian communities overlooked: ‘Disrespectful’

The newly launched Pacific languages strategy has been labelled "lacking and disrespectful" for failing to mention Melanesian communities, but the minister in charge is unapologetic.

Man on charges in wake of spree

A Dunedin man has been charged in relation to a shoplifting spree which involved bolt cutters being stolen from a store to pilfer a bicycle parked outside, police say.

8-year-old critically injured outside school

Emergency services at the scene where a pedestrian was hit by a truck in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO...

8-year-old critically injured outside school

An 8-year-old boy is in hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a truck near a Dunedin primary school yesterday.

Walking with grandkids near cliff edge 'incredibly dangerous'

Walking with grandkids near cliff edge 'incredibly dangerous'

A man who took his grandchildren for an "incredibly dangerous" walk at a popular headland sparked a large emergency services callout.

Court building evacuated

The Dunedin District Court had to be evacuated this afternoon but it was a false alarm.

Person 'critically hurt' near Abbotsford School

Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Person 'critically hurt' near Abbotsford School

A person has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a truck near a Dunedin primary school.

Alleged bike thief caught on camera

A Dunedin man was filmed using boltcutters to steal a bike as part of an alleged crime spree comprising almost a dozen dishonesty offences, police say.

Waverley 'housebreakers' had lost key

Police responding to a report of people breaking into a house in Waverley yesterday found the alleged culprits were actually homeowners who had lost their key.

Walking with grandchildren near cliff edge 'incredibly dangerous'

A man who took his grandchildren for an "incredibly dangerous" walk at a popular Dunedin headland sparked a large emergency services callout yesterday, police say.

Orange heavy snow warning for Banks Peninsula

An 'orange' heavy snow warning has been issued for Banks Peninsula from tonight until tomorrow morning.

Snow has been settling in parts of the South as a cold blast moves up the country. SH87 (Outram to Kyeburn) is closed due to snow and more is expected to affect Dunedin's Northern Motorway until Thursday night.

Fatal crash at remote Canterbury property

One person has died after a crash at a remote private property near Waimate in Canterbury. Another person has been taken to Timaru Hospital in a moderate condition.

Driver charged; two urged to turn themselves in

A Dunedin man faces charges of aggravated failing to stop and dangerous driving for his alleged antics over the weekend, and police are calling for two more drivers who fled police to hand...

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Fenz was poised to use soldiers to fight fires in case of strikes

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Fenz was poised to use soldiers to fight fires in case of strikes

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was poised to use soldiers to fight fires in the event of strike action escalating, a series of emails show.

AOS callouts up 216% in South from 2017 to 2021

AOS callouts up 216% in South from 2017 to 2021; national rise just 64%

Armed offenders squad callouts in the South have more than tripled since 2017, figures show.

Choppers used to put out Cardrona blaze

Two helicopters were used to put out a large fire in the Cardrona Valley at the weekend.

Call for fleeing drivers to hand themselves in

One Dunedin man is facing driving charges for his antics over the weekend and police are calling for two other drivers who fled officers to hand themselves in.

Alleged drink-driver crashes into power pole, brings down lines

Alleged drink-driver crashes into power pole, brings down lines

An allegedly drunk driver caused extensive damage when she crashed her vehicle into a power pole, Dunedin police say.

Drink-driver throws tantrum, chucks pizza

Drink-driver throws tantrum, chucks pizza

A Dunedin man threw pizza at a fence as part of a "tantrum" when he was stopped by officers, police say.

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