Caversham crash drivers get pedals confused
Caversham crash drivers get pedals confused
Emergency services were called to two crashes in Caversham yesterday after drivers used the wrong pedal, police say.
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Car smashes through fence after crash in Caversham
Car smashes through fence after crash in Caversham
A two-vehicle crash ended ended with one of them crashing through a fence in a Dunedin suburb this afternoon.
Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
Pedestrian hit by car in central Dunedin
A pedestrian has come away with minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle in central Dunedin today.
Man allegedly brings bayonet to court
Man allegedly brings bayonet to court
Allegedly bringing a bayonet to the Dunedin District Court at the weekend was not the sharpest decision.
Drink-drivers cause more headaches for police
Drink-drivers cause more headaches for police
Two alleged drink-drivers were caught by police after swerving over central city streets at the weekend.
Alleged street race ends in crash
Alleged street race ends in crash
A central Dunedin street race between a pair of teenage drivers ended when one of the vehicles flipped on to its roof, police say.
Bleeding teen denies being crash driver
Bleeding teen denies being crash driver
Two teenagers at the scene of a Dunedin crash denied being the drivers of the vehicle, despite one having a cut on his head.
South Dunedin crash sends trailer through fence
South Dunedin crash sends trailer through fence
A driver crashed into a parked trailer and sent it flying through a fence before fleeing officers in South Dunedin, police said.
Block busted: Teen caught with bag choc full of Whittaker's
Block busted: Teen caught with bag choc full of Whittaker's
A sticky-fingered young person was allegedly caught with a backpack full of chocolate at a central Dunedin supermarket.
Syrian family overwhelmed by community support
Syrian family overwhelmed by community support
A Syrian family allegedly targeted in a campaign of hate has been overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support in Mosgiel.
Road to Bluff reopens after truck rolls
Road to Bluff reopens after truck rolls
The Bluff Highway (SH1) has reopened after a truck rolled earlier this afternoon, blocking traffic in both directions.
Man caught with others’ belongings in custody
Man caught with others’ belongings in custody
A man is in custody after police arrested him with a dozen bank cards, mail, keys, bags and clothing that did not belong to him.
Raft of charges for man who fled police
Raft of charges for man who fled police
Police have taken a man into custody following a short lived pursuit through Wakari this afternoon.
Teen motorcyclist injured in Dunedin crash
Teen motorcyclist injured in Dunedin crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car.
Alleged thief targets Balaclava, Kenmure streets
Alleged thief targets Balaclava, Kenmure streets
Residents in Balaclava and Kenmure are advised to check their mailboxes and cars, after a man was found with items including bank cards, wallets and keys, police say.
Mosgiel kitchen fire dealt with quickly
Mosgiel kitchen fire dealt with quickly
A kitchen fire in Mosgiel was brought under control quickly last night.
Milton twins take top honours
Milton twins take top honours
After six years of competing in the Junior Young Farmers of the Year competition, South Otago twins Zoe and Millar McElrea have finally taken the top prize.
Checkpoint dodgers can't escape long arm of law
Checkpoint dodgers can't escape long arm of law
Drink-drivers and police checkpoint avoiders kept Dunedin police busy over the weekend.
Alleged car thief 'sleepwalks' into arms of police
Alleged car thief 'sleepwalks' into arms of police
A man caught allegedly attempting to break into a car on a Dunedin driveway explained he was sleepwalking.
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Fire at family's home probably arson
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Fire at family's Mosgiel home probably arson
A shed fire at a Syrian family’s home in Mosgiel was probably deliberately lit, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.