I don't blame police: driver
I don't blame police: driver
A Dunedin driver who lost his leg after his truck collided with a cow holds no grudge against police.
Hamish McNeilly
Police defend prevention policy
Police defend prevention policy
The Southern district's top policeman has rejected a claim police are not attending smaller crimes as the organisation undergoes major changes.
Property check urged for missing woman
Property check urged for missing woman
Taieri residents are urged to check their properties for a Mosgiel woman not seen since Tuesday night.
Robbery bid by 'young boy'
Robbery bid by 'young boy'
A ''young boy'' who held up a Mosgiel dairy with a knife later handed himself in to a teacher.
Train derails north of Dunedin
Train derails north of Dunedin
An investigation is underway following a large derailment near Palmerston this morning.
Hit-and-run victim wants driver off road
Hit-and-run victim wants driver off road
A cyclist who suffered spinal injuries following a hit-and-run wants the driver off the road.
Ex-OBHS teacher investigated
Ex-OBHS teacher investigated
Police are investigating an alleged historic indecent assault involving a former Otago Boys' High School teacher.
Teacher under investigation was at school last week
Teacher under investigation was at school last week
The teacher at the centre of a police investigation was working at Otago Boys' High School until last week.
Banana supply hits skids
Banana supply hits skids
A major grocery chain is unable to guarantee bananas will be available on shelves this week, as a nationwide shortage looms.
Laser strike danger on the rise
Laser strike danger on the rise
A dozen potentially dangerous laser strikes on aircraft have been reported in Otago and Southland, as tough new controls on laser pointers come into effect.
Fire-damaged trawler to be scrapped
Fire-damaged trawler to be scrapped
A boat severely damaged in a fire at Careys Bay two years ago is set to be consigned to scrap.
Disqualified teen's driving irks police
Disqualified teen's driving irks police
A disqualified teen driver's decision to flee police, sparking a pursuit through central Dunedin, has angered police.
Police targeting intersections
Police targeting intersections
Police will monitor three Mosgiel intersections as part of a two-month campaign aimed at reducing crashes.
Cut in police station opening hours surprises
Cut in police station opening hours surprises
Mosgiel community leaders are disappointed the opening hours of the town's police station have been halved.
Businesses demand Air NZ answers
Businesses demand Air NZ answers
The chief executive of Air New Zealand has been invited to Dunedin to hear concerns from the business community about the axing of a late-night flights.
Big numbers expected for sporting double-header
Big numbers expected for sporting double-header
Thousands of sporting fans are expected to converge on Forsyth Barr Stadium for this weekend's sporting double-header.
Safety lesson goes awry
Safety lesson goes awry
Firefighters had to assist a young boy whose leg was caught in a bike during a cycle safety lesson.
Back on track today
Back on track today
The main south rail line is expected to reopen today after close inspection of the track revealed considerable damage following a mass derailment on Wednesday.
Court 'hat hair' fear spurs illicit styling
Court 'hat hair' fear spurs illicit styling
Fear of ''hat hair'' before his court appearance this week prompted a Dunedin man to style his locks with stolen hair gel, police say.
Port police cut defended
Port police cut defended
Police have defended a decision to cut Port Chalmers policing numbers in half.