Boozed driver nabbed after Octagon antics
Boozed driver nabbed after Octagon antics
An erratic driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol struggled to walk straight when stopped by police in central Dunedin early this morning.
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Pilot of crashed plane was 94-year-old
Pilot of crashed plane was 94-year-old
A 94-year-old pilot who crashed in a paddock on the Taieri yesterday was treated in ED and sent home.
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Police probe review 'not going to fix anything'
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Gore pond death: Police probe review 'not going to fix anything'
The father of a 3-year-old child found dead in a Gore oxidation pond sees nothing positive in a police decision to review the initial investigation into his son’s death.
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'Rich kids from Auckland' killing parties: students
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'Rich kids from Auckland' killing parties: students
A perceived increased presence of Campus Watch and the disappearance of open parties are combining to dampen the excitement of being a student in North Dunedin, students say.
Driver sought over imitation sirens
Driver sought over imitation sirens
A mystery driver of a ute blaring fake police sirens and lights in Dunedin is being sought by police.
Police seek owner of stolen bike
Police seek owner of stolen bike
Police are hoping to reunite a cyclist with their bike after locating it while arresting the alleged thieving youth for assault yesterday.
Car flipped in collision
Car flipped in collision
A two-car collision in St Kilda ended up with one vehicle flipped on its roof yesterday afternoon.
Season to extend until October: Coronet Peak
Season to extend until October: Coronet Peak
There is good news for those wanting extra time to carve it up on the mountains — Coronet Peak has announced it will be extending its season out to October.
Police hunt for bike's owner after alleged thief arrested
Police hunt for bike's owner after alleged thief arrested
Police are hoping to reunite a cyclist with their bike after locating it while arresting the alleged thieving youth for assault this morning.
Mock cop fits ute with sirens and lights
Mock cop fits ute with sirens and lights
A mystery driver who fitted their ute with fake police sirens and flashing lights is being sought after the vehicle was spotted 'patrolling' a Dunedin beachside road.
Youth tracked by police dog, charged
Youth tracked by police dog, charged
A teenager allegedly stole multiple cars then spat in the face of an arresting officer following a police dog chase in Dunedin yesterday morning.
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face after car thefts
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face after car thefts
A teenager allegedly stole multiple cars then spat in the face of an arresting officer following a police dog chase in Dunedin overnight.
Young woman kicked, punched flatmate: police
Young woman kicked, punched flatmate: police
A young woman has been arrested after allegedly kicking and punching her flatmate in the head in Dunedin's student area.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after Mornington fire
Two treated for smoke inhalation after Mornington fire
Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a property on Crosby St this evening.
World champ shares tips in Dunedin
World champ shares tips in Dunedin
The under-8 disc golf world champion Sarah Wadsworth was hard at work honing her craft at Chingford Park yesterday.
Scorching 1000km trekked for charity
Scorching 1000km trekked for charity
A Dunedin woman has battled Europe’s intense summer heat to complete a whopping 1000km trek to help those down on their luck.
21-yr-old caught after chase
21-yr-old caught after chase
A man took Dunedin police on a car chase through the city yesterday, police say.
Vehicle spiked by police after chase through city
Vehicle spiked by police after chase through city
A man took Dunedin police on a car chase through the city this afternoon, police say.
Sushi chain’s first foray into city under construction
Sushi chain’s first foray into city under construction
Construction is under way for a new fast food outlet in South Dunedin.
Person badly hurt in 'fall from scaffolding'
Person badly hurt in 'fall from scaffolding'
One person is in a serious condition following an injury at an address in Maori Hill, Dunedin, this morning.