Laine Priestley

Four arrested after crime spree with screwdriver: police

Four arrested after crime spree with screwdriver: police

Four men on a crime spree in central Dunedin attempted to rob people armed with a screwdriver before threatening to stab a pub-goer for refusing to buy them a drink, police say.

Crash driver flown to Christchurch with spinal injury

A driver left trapped after his car slid off State Highway 1 north of Dunedin and tumbled down a...

Crash driver flown to Christchurch with spinal injury

A man in critical condition after his car tumbled 40 metres down a bank near Evansdale has been flown to Christchurch with a spinal injury.

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'Some halfwit drives in at 500mph': Panelbeater's narrow escape

Armed police and a dog handler search Shanks St, Green Island, for a man who allegedly crashed...

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'Some halfwit drives in at 500mph': Panelbeater's narrow escape

A panelbeater has described his narrow escape after almost being run over by a fleeing driver who left a trail of chaos in Green Island.

One hurt as crash closes Dunedin road

One hurt as crash closes Dunedin road

A crash between a truck and car left one person injured and closed a Dunedin road this afternoon.

Wrong-way motorway driver ploughs into car

Elderly pair hurt as wrong-way motorway driver ploughs into car

An allegedly intoxicated woman driving the wrong way on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway injured two elderly people when she smashed into their car.

Woman accused of impersonating police officer

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Woman accused of impersonating police officer to get ex-partner in trouble

A woman is in hot water with authorities after allegedly impersonating a police officer to get her ex-partner in trouble with their landlord.

Woman charged with impersonating police officer

A Dunedin woman is in hot water with authorities, after allegedly impersonating a police officer to get her ex-partner in trouble with their landlord.

Drunk teen hid in stranger's house after crash - police

Drunk teen hid in stranger's house after crash - police

A drunk Dunedin teenager on an afternoon drive allegedly crashed into a parked car and sought refuge in a stranger’s house, police say.

Baby booties flying off granddad’s needles

Jim Trainor has spent years knitting 900 pairs of baby booties for Pregnancy Support Dunedin to...

Baby booties flying off granddad’s needles

An elderly man has been dubbed a grandfather of Dunedin after knitting 900 pairs of baby booties for expectant mothers.

Getting down and funky

Dunedin dancers are gearing up to get groovy today as dancers from all over the city prepare for...

Returning festival gives all a chance to dance

Dunedin dancers are ready to get down and funky with a series of workshops and performances taking place today and tomorrow.

Carnival’s deep-sea theme makes waves

Dancers from the Brophy Aerial School (from left) Rochelle Brophy, Bea Ward and Annabel Murphy...

Carnival’s deep-sea theme makes waves

An ocean of lights will soon engulf Dunedin as the annual Midwinter Carnival makes its return to the city.

Alleged thief returns items to police

Police want a "refocus" of their work, according to a briefing paper prepared for the new Police...

Alleged thief returns items to police

Police did not have to go far to find a stolen television after an alleged burglar delivered it directly to the Dunedin central station.

Burglar returns stolen TV to police station

Police didn't have to go far to find a stolen television after a burglar delivered it directly to the Dunedin central station.

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Wandering stock more prevalent on southern roads

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Wandering stock more prevalent on southern roads

Farm animals after greener pastures are a significant danger on southern roads.

Crash in Meridian complex

Crash in Meridian complex

One vehicle crashed inside the Meridian mall carpark yesterday, prompting a police callout.

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Kindy parents outraged

Unhappy kindergarten parents (from left) Sam Richardson, Corstorphine Kindergarten; Neresa Hall,...

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Kindy parents outraged

An annual meeting of the Dunedin Kindergartens Association descended into chaos, arguments and shouting after members were "blindsided" by a shock announcement.

Two injured in Meridian carpark crash

Emergency services outside the Meridian carpark today. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Two injured in Meridian carpark crash

A vehicle crashed inside the Meridian Mall carpark today, prompting a police call out.

Alleged thief walked into a honey trap

Honey by Wrights stall in Ettrick Rd, Ettrick, has a sprinkle of small thefts here and there....

Alleged thief walked into a honey trap

The unusual behaviour of an alleged thief caught on camera stealing 72kg of honey from a Central Otago stall has prompted speculation he might have been after it for medicinal purposes.

Itchy offender walks into a honey trap

The unusual behaviour of an alleged thief caught on camera stealing 72kg of honey from a Central Otago stall has prompted speculation he might have been after it for medicinal purposes.

Bus driver punched after refusing unplanned stop: police

A Dunedin man allegedly punched and spat in a bus driver's face for refusing to drop him off at a random part of the street.

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