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Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria

Specialised firefighting teams are among the 100-strong interstate personnel being sent to Victoria ahead of catastrophic conditions forecast for a region under continued threat.

Flight turns back due to mechanical fault

Air NZ flight turns back to Christchurch due to mechanical fault

An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland was turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.

Armed police carry out arrest warrant near Aramoana

Armed police at a checkpoint near Aramoana this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Armed police carry out arrest warrant near Aramoana

Armed police descended upon Te Ngaru, near Aramoana, this morning in order to bring someone into custody.

Witnesses saw car speeding before crash

A Dunedin woman was seen travelling double the speed limit before she lost control of her vehicle and hit two parked cars, police say.

Arrest made after man seen snooping in garage - police

Arrest made after man seen snooping in garage - police

A Dunedin man has been arrested after he was found snooping around a St Clair property in the early hours of this morning, police say.

Man crashes into parked car after 'Tradies' Day' drinking

Police say a Dunedin man was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he crashed into a parked car and fence in Ravensbourne.

14-year-old crashes parents' ute

An unsecured rifle was allegedly found by police after a Dunedin youth crashed his parents' Toyota Hilux, police say.

Gun allegedly fired in apparent road-rage incident

Gun allegedly fired in apparent road-rage incident

A man allegedly fired a gun at a vehicle after following it for over an hour, police say.

What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?

A significant section of road dropped out on the historic Skippers Road in 2012. The unsealed...

What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?

Some New Zealand roads are notorious due to the number of fatal and serious crashes there, others because they are steep and narrow with no room for driver error.

Teen found safe after mum 'thought she was dead'

A 19-year-old who was missing in Upper Hutt since Saturday has been found safe, but she has several broken bones.

Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital

Buildings lie in ruin in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters

Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital

Israel has ordered the closure and evacuation of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in a besieged area on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip.

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Teens stealing cars on the rise

A youth stands on top of a car stolen from a Kenmure Rd address on Monday evening. Photo: supplied

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Teens stealing cars on the rise

Vehicle thefts by teenagers spiked in the last year and police are now catching youths in stolen cars on average 10 times a month.

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Convoy a Christmas-themed cruise for enthusiasts

Car enthusiasts (from left) Payton Wells, Kelly Lyons and Grace Nicolson with 11-year-old...

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Convoy a Christmas-themed cruise for enthusiasts

A convoy of Christmas-themed cars cruised from Dunedin to Taieri Mouth at the weekend to help rev up the season’s festive spirit.

‘Strong demand’ for flights into, out of city

Today is expected to be the busiest day of the summer holidays at Dunedin International Airport....

‘Strong demand’ for flights into, out of city

More than 100,000 passengers are expected to fly to and from Dunedin over the summer holidays as Air New Zealand says there is "strong demand" for flights.