Person hit by vehicle in Waitati
Person hit by vehicle in Waitati
A pedestrian was transported to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Waitati this afternoon.
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Speeding campervan's near miss caught on camera
Speeding campervan's near miss caught on camera
A driver left shocked after witnessing a speeding campervan narrowly miss an oncoming vehicle on a notorious South Island highway is calling on police to do more to stop such dangerous driving.
Intruders with metal pole break into man's home
Intruders with metal pole break into man's home
A man was injured after confronting a pair of intruders who broke into his home armed with a metal pole early today.
Busker booked after behaving badly
Busker booked after behaving badly
A Dunedin busker allegedly flew into a violent rage after being told by a passerby his music "sucked".
Homeowner hurt in clash with armed intruders
Homeowner hurt in clash with armed intruders
A man was injured after confronting a pair of intruders who broke into his Dunedin home armed with a metal pole early today.
Man caught snaffling snags at supermarket
Man caught snaffling snags at supermarket
Police had to be called to a South Dunedin supermarket when a man refused to leave after being caught allegedly stealing sausages.
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Attacks on prison staff 'linked to gangs'
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Attacks on prison staff 'linked to gangs'
Two more prison officers have needed hospital treatment after attacks at Otago’s prison amid fears of rising gang conflict.
Teen traffic spat sparks red light road rage
Teen traffic spat sparks red light road rage
A three car pile-up involving a teenage couple ended in a road rage assault at a set of Dunedin traffic lights.
New police commander for the south
New police commander for the south
The southern district's new top police officer wants the area to be the safest place in New Zealand.
New top cop wants South to be the safest
New top cop wants South to be the safest
Dunedin's new top policeman wants the South to be the safest place in the country.
Charity collaboration brings warmth to city residents
Charity collaboration brings warmth to city residents
The middle of winter proves a chilly time for many Dunedin families and a collection of charity organisations helped keep residents warm on Saturday.
Dunedin Kate Bush dancers reach new heights
Fundraising dance event honouring 1978 hit song reaches new heights
The Octagon was turned into a sea of red as people from all over Dunedin flocked to dance to Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights.
Heights of fun for dancers in Octagon
Heights of enjoyment for dancers in Octagon
The Octagon was turned into a sea of red as people from all over Dunedin flocked to dance to Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights today.
Event all about community
Event all about community
You would think the woman urging people from across Dunedin to dress in red and dance to Wuthering Heights would be a Kate Bush super-fan.
Events in Bangladesh spur protest
Events in Bangladesh spur protest
Members of Dunedin’s Bangladeshi community fear for their families’ safety after communications were cut off as student protests in the country turn deadly.
Teens found with wallets filched from South D cars
Teens found with wallets filched from South D cars
Two Dunedin teens were found with a stash of wallets allegedly stolen from cars after being spotted inside a building after hours.
Heritage adviser’s work recognised
Heritage adviser’s work recognised
A Dunedin man has been honoured with one of New Zealand’s premier archaeology awards.
Small but mighty, a theme of science fest
Small but mighty, a theme of science fest
Creepy crawlies and slimy slugs were the order of the day for children learning about the powers of observation at Tūhura Otago Museum.
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Parents happy kindy trial dumped
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Parents happy kindy trial dumped
The controversial proposal for national governance of the city’s kindergartens has been dropped after months of bitter upheaval.
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Older drivers 'reluctant to let go'
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Older drivers 'reluctant to let go'
Knowing when it is time to hand over the keys keeps everyone safe, police say, after two drivers in their 90s crashed while driving in Dunedin this week.