Alleged drink driver's car overloaded with youths
Alleged drink driver's car overloaded with youths
A middle-aged Dunedin man allegedly driving under the influence had a backseat overloaded with teenagers when he was stopped by police on Saturday.
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Honey thief caught on camera - police
Sticky-fingered honey thief caught on camera stealing from stall - police
A sticky-fingered man allegedly offloaded 72kg of honey stolen from a stall in Central Otago before police caught up with him.
Taser used on driver after pursuit ends in Balclutha
Taser used on driver after pursuit ends in Balclutha
Police had to smash a car window and taser a driver who allegedly revved his engine at officers, rather than handing himself over, after leading them on a chase across South Otago.
Man filmed taking 72kg of honey from stall: police
Man filmed taking 72kg of honey from stall: police
A sticky-fingered man allegedly managed to offload 72kg of honey stolen from Central Otago before police caught up with him.
Police praise teens lost in bush after dark
Police praise teens lost in bush after dark
A group of teenagers lost in the Southland bush have been praised by police for making the right decision by notifying emergency services and staying put for help.
Performing in choir a lesson in balance for uni student
Performing in choir a lesson in balance for uni student
Juggling university and travelling the country as part of the New Zealand Youth Choir is no easy feat for one Dunedin woman.
Scavenging for seeds
Scavenging for seeds
Ajyah Murdoch, 11, displays some of the sunflower seeds on offer at the seed swap at the Harvest Festival in North East Valley yesterday.
Dunedin paintballers spark armed police response
Dunedin paintballers spark armed police response
A pair of paintballers prompted an armed offenders squad callout and large police presence in the area this afternoon.
Urinating man arrested for indecent exposure
Urinating man arrested for indecent exposure
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself and urinating in front of passerbys on a busy Dunedin street.
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Military service a family legacy
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Military service a family legacy
This is a family you probably want to avoid having a neighbourly dispute with.
Diocese to fund own insurance
Diocese to fund own insurance
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland have been forced to dump their insurance policies because of soaring premiums.
Thousands turn out for Dunedin dawn service
Thousands turn out for Dunedin dawn service
Throngs of people stood shoulder to shoulder and spilled into the street as the Dunedin dawn service was held at the cenotaph in Queens Gardens.
'We want to acknowledge our veterans’
'We want to acknowledge our veterans’
Iwi researchers are on a mission to track down the untold World War 1 stories of the many soldiers of Ngāi Tahu descent.
Wrong number: Phone scammer calls police station
Wrong number: Phone scammer calls police station
Dunedin police are reminding the public to remain vigilant after receiving a scam call to their office landline number.
Very busy and active in her 104 years
Very busy and active in her 104 years
Celebrating her 104th birthday on Anzac Day has special significance for a Mosgiel woman who lived through Nazi occupation.
Fire crews battle Cromwell laundromat blaze
Fire crews battle Cromwell laundromat blaze
Fire crews battled into the early hours of this morning to bring a Cromwell laundromat blaze under control.
Teenage boy nabbed with haul of beauty products
Teenage boy nabbed with haul of beauty products
A teenage boy was caught allegedly shoplifting a collection of beauty products from a Dunedin chemist.
Art awards return with a new category for young artists
Art awards return with a new category for young artists
The new youth category for the Hope and Sons Art Awards has given a platform for some of the city’s youngest up-and-coming artists to get their work out there.
Thousands set to attend infamous street party
Thousands set to attend infamous street party
Residents of Hyde St were hyping up for a day filled with music and drinking as the annual Dunedin party returns for another year.
Octagon becoming 'more dangerous': business owner
Octagon becoming 'more dangerous': business owner
In the wake of a serious assault a business owner says the Octagon is becoming more dangerous - but police say the data shows no rise in violence.