Winton firefighters isolating
Winton firefighters isolating
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.
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Small Dunedin protest gathers against mandates
Small Dunedin protest gathers against mandates
A small number of anti-mandate protesters have set up shop in the Octagon in solidarity with the Wellington protests and say they are refusing to leave until vaccine mandates are lifted.
Two drivers hurt in collision
Two drivers hurt in collision
Two drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries after their cars collided in central Dunedin on Thursday night.
Spill on highway after truck's fuel tank punctures
Spill on highway after truck's fuel tank punctures
Emergency services attended a substantial fuel spill on State Highway 83 this afternoon.
Minor injuries after central city collision
Minor injuries after central city collision
Two drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries after their vehicles collided in central Dunedin last night.
Member of public restrains teen wielding metal pole
Member of public restrains teen wielding metal pole
A teen wielding a tent pole had to be restrained by a member of the public outside a Mosgiel supermarket yesterday.
Worker seriously hurt attending to power fault
Worker seriously hurt attending to power fault
An Aurora contractor has been transported to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition and WorkSafe notified after a workplace incident during a power outage in Wanaka.
Car crashes into fence on rainy night
Car crashes into fence on rainy night
Emergency services were called to Kenmure Rd in Dunedin on Wednesday night after a car crashed into a fence.
Support in Dunedin for Parliament protesters
Support in Dunedin for Parliament protesters
A group of Dunedin protesters have come out today to show their support for the demonstration taking place at Parliament in Wellington.
Vehicle crimes: Police want to speak to mobility scooter victim
Vehicle crimes: Police want to speak to mobility scooter victim
Police are keen to speak to a man on a mobility scooter involved in an alleged hit-and-run in South Dunedin last weekend.
Offer of payment with a catch angers widower
Offer of payment with a catch angers widower
A widower who has fought a 15-year legal battle with ACC after his wife’s death has slammed a proposed ex gratia payment as a "gagging order".
Car crashes into Kenmure fence
Car crashes into Kenmure fence
Emergency services were called to Kenmure Rd in Dunedin last night after a car crashed into a fence.
Infection in quarantine separates family
Infection in quarantine separates family
A Dunedin family has mixed feelings after an extended stay in a quarantine facility left them with little choice but to be separated.
Offer of payment with a catch angers widower
Offer of payment with a catch angers widower
A widower who has fought a 15-year legal battle with ACC after his wife’s death has slammed a proposed ex gratia payment as a "gagging order".
Red light no setback for mini games tournaments
Red light no setback for mini games tournaments
A change in the Covid-19 traffic light level put a stop to the Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games, but could not stop local football and softball players kicking off their own mini...
Three arrests after string of car incidents
Three arrests after string of car incidents
Three youths have been referred to Youth Aid following an alleged hit-and-run, multiple vehicles stolen in Dunedin and the pursuit of a driver that began in North Otago.
Three arrests after alleged hit-and-run, cars stolen
Three arrests after alleged hit-and-run, cars stolen
Three arrests have been made after an alleged hit-and-run and multiple stolen vehicles in Dunedin, and the pursuit of a driver that began in North Otago.
Yacht tips over in harbour
Yacht tips over in harbour
A landlubber reported a boatie in distress near Ravensborne this morning, but further investigations poured cold water on the incident.
Yacht tips over in harbour
Yacht tips over in harbour
A landlubber reported a boatie in distress near Ravensborne this morning, but further investigations poured cold water on the incident.
Two-car crash on Lewis Pass
Two-car crash on Lewis Pass
Part of a state highway had to be closed this afternoon following a two-car crash on the Lewis Pass on the West Coast.