Knife-wielding woman arrested in her driveway
Knife-wielding woman arrested in her driveway
A knife-wielding 55-year-old woman was arrested in her driveway after allegedly making threats over the phone.
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Knife-wielding Dunedin woman arrested after threats
Knife-wielding Dunedin woman arrested after threats
A knife-wielding 55-year-old Dunedin woman was arrested in her driveway after allegedly making threats over the phone.
Ammunition disposal sparked fire
Tekapo blaze sparked by ammunition disposal
An investigation will be launched into a big scrub fire that started after the disposal of old ammunition at Tekapo Army Camp.
Investigation into fire sparked by ammo disposal
Investigation into fire sparked by ammo disposal
An investigation in being launched into a big scrub fire sparked by a planned ammunition disposal at Tekapo Army Camp.
Two explosions heard before big fire started
Two explosions heard before big fire started near Tekapo Army Camp
Two explosions were heard at Tekapo Army Camp before a 200-hectare fire which crews are working to contain.
Explosions heard before big Tekapo fire
Explosions heard before big Tekapo fire
Two explosions were heard at Tekapo Army Camp during "planned ammunition disposal" which sparked a 200-hectare fire which crews are working to contain.A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said two...
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Curious sea lion centre of attention
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Curious sea lion centre of attention
A mischievous sea lion amused and frightened people at St Clair by chasing people and vehicles, attempting to enter a cafe, messing with street survey equipment and trying to play with a dog.
Vehicle enthusiasts flock to Dunedin Autospectacular
Vehicle enthusiasts flock to Dunedin Autospectacular
The annual Autospectacular show was a drive down memory lane for a Christchurch couple reminiscing about their eventful honeymoon.
Treatment for rare syndrome behind aunty’s efforts
Treatment for rare syndrome behind aunty’s efforts
Getting her one-in-a-million nephew over to Australia for much-needed specialist doctor treatment was the plan behind Kerryn Sheen’s large second-hand clothes sale at the weekend.
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Car show fires up memories of honeymoon
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Car show fires up memories of honeymoon
The annual Autospectacular show was a drive down memory lane for a Christchurch couple reminiscing about their eventful honeymoon.
Woman confronted at home by angry driver
Woman confronted at home by angry driver
A Dunedin man claiming to be the "public police" followed a woman to her home and refused to leave, claiming he was allowed to be there.
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‘Disappointed’ bill to refuge not fully waived
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‘Disappointed’ bill to refuge not fully waived
A Dunedin charity advocate is "disappointed" after the charity failed to get a full remission of a more than $50,000 Dunedin City Council bill.
‘Smiles on faces’ lure for new driver
‘Smiles on faces’ lure for new driver
Alex Frost does not fit the mould as a driver for Bluebell.
One serious after car plunges off harbour road
One serious after car plunges off harbour road
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after crashing on to the rocks at Macandrew Bay this afternoon.
Dunedin tyre-slasher found with weapons hoard
Dunedin tyre-slasher found with weapons hoard
A step-dad and son duo were found with a hoard of weapons after the man allegedly slashed a stranger's tyres in Dunedin.
Dunedin road rage: Fake cop pensioner follows young woman home
Dunedin road rage: Fake cop pensioner follows young woman home
A Dunedin pensioner claiming to be the ‘‘public police’’ followed a young woman to her doorstep after getting angry about her driving.
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Answers sought for Surrey St residents
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Answers sought for Surrey St residents
Residents of a flood-prone South Dunedin street are owed answers about potential solutions sooner rather than later, Dunedin city councillors say.
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Pupils’ teddies pressed into service
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Pupils’ teddies pressed into service
Dunedin primary school pupils were tasked with saving their favourite teddies’ lives during a class aimed at teaching the 6 and 7-year-olds CPR.
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Cause of house fire has Fenz puzzled
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Cause of house fire has Fenz puzzled
A Winton house vacated mere days before it went up in flames has Fire and Emergency NZ puzzled over a cause.
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All safe after flat blaze in Forth St
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All safe after flat blaze in Forth St
Neighbours described seeing "orange flames raging through the dark sky" as a student flat burned on Sunday night.