Trees planted for Father’s Day
Trees planted for Father’s Day
Families gathered in Rotary Park this Father’s Day to plant trees in commemoration of loved ones, fathers and anyone or anything else special in their lives.
Laine Priestley
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Waihola accident a reminder of other collisions
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Waihola accident a reminder of other collisions
The fatal crash near Waihola on Monday has evoked harrowing memories for those who have witnessed other deadly collisions on the infamous stretch of road.
Green light for police EV car
Green light for police EV car
Dunedin's thin blue line is turning green.
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Students using TikTok to diagnose mental health
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Students using TikTok to diagnose mental health
Dunedin students say TikTok users are increasingly using the social media app to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions.
Central Dunedin road workers threatened
Central Dunedin road workers threatened
An intoxicated man on an early morning walk threatened to assault road workers in Dunedin, police say.
Dunedin schoolgirl hit by car
Dunedin schoolgirl hit by car
A 12-year-old girl suffered moderate injuries when she was hit by a car in Dunedin, police said.
Panthers brought in for emergency aid
Panthers brought in for emergency aid
In the event of disaster at Dunedin Airport, Gordy will be on hand to help save the day.
Disqualified driver pepper sprayed, police say
Disqualified driver pepper sprayed, police say
Dunedin police attend a traffic incident in Burns St, Caversham, that led to the arrest of a disqualified driver.
Spitting driver pepper sprayed by police
Spitting driver pepper sprayed by police
A disqualified driver was pepper sprayed after spitting in the face of the arresting officer in Dunedin, police say.
Girls given hands-on construction introduction
Girls given hands-on construction introduction
Businesses from around Dunedin have pulled together to encourage young women into construction.
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Crash just 700m from 50kmh zone
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Crash just 700m from 50kmh zone
The fatal crash at Waihola this week was only 700m from a 50kmh speed zone recently introduced to help prevent people being killed or seriously injured.
Crash on highway at Oamaru
Crash on highway at Oamaru
Delays are likely for motorists after a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 at the southern end of Oamaru this evening.
Witnesses, helpers at fatal Waihola crash sought
Witnesses, helpers at fatal Waihola crash sought
Police are appealing for witnesses to a "horrific" crash, or those who helped at the scene in Waihola yesterday, to contact them. Two people died and three out of four are critically hurt.
Passenger thrown through window in Dunedin motorway crash
Passenger thrown through window in Dunedin motorway crash
A backseat passenger was ejected from a car that crashed on Dunedin’s Southern motorway early yesterday.
Visibly drunk driver flees after attempt to take keys
Visibly drunk driver flees after attempt to take keys
Members of the public and staff stepped in to intervene when a "visibly drunk" man mangled an attempt to park his vehicle at a Dunedin supermarket.
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Former Cadbury workers unite for charity
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Former Cadbury workers unite for charity
Five years after the closure of the Cadbury factory, former employees are still in the carpark every Saturday to raise money for mental health.
Runaway car ends in creek
Runaway car ends in creek
A runaway car with no driver ended up in a creek beside Littlebourne Rd yesterday.
Driver without lights faces charges
Driver without lights faces charges
An erratic late-night driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol caught the eye of police early yesterday.
94-year-old pilot crashed plane - police
94-year-old pilot crashed plane - police
A 94-year-old pilot who crashed in a paddock on the Taieri yesterday was treated in ED and sent home.
Runaway car rolls into creek
Runaway car rolls into creek
A runaway car with no driver ended up in a creek along Littlebourne Rd this afternoon.