Care urged on roads over festive season
The festive season is near and police in Gore want people to make smart driving decisions.
On the beat
Man left with serious injuries
Man left with serious injuries
Police in Gore are calling for help after a man was found with serious head injuries earlier this month.
Suspicious activity on the rise
Suspicious activity on the rise
Police are advising Wyndham and Tokanui locals to be more security-conscious as Christmas approaches.
Police to have ‘zero tolerance’ for alcohol-induced behaviour
Police to have ‘zero tolerance’ for alcohol-induced behaviour
Gore police are once again calling for better decisions around alcohol and are taking a "zero tolerance" approach.
Speed ‘may have’ led to crash
Speed ‘may have’ led to crash
Two people were injured, one seriously, after a car hit a power pole on State Highway 1 near Clinton on Saturday.
Worry over rise of anti-social driving
Worry over rise of anti-social driving
On Sunday afternoon a 49-year-old man was stopped and charged for driving with excess breath alcohol.
Black ice and anti-social driving a concern: police
Black ice and anti-social driving a concern: police
Multiple crashes in Southland have been caused by black ice and bad road conditions this month.
Stops catch no drink-drivers
Stops catch no drink-drivers
Over the weekend police conducted random vehicle stops in the Gore area.
Spire climber and cemetery shenanigans
Spire climber and cemetery shenanigans
There have been a number of drunken incidents in the city recently, including a man who decided he wanted to climb the spire of St Paul’s Cathedral in the Octagon but then got stuck.
Social media risks drain on police resources
Social media risks drain on police resources
As senior pupils are now finishing their exams and are no longer at school, there is more time for social interactions, which often include the internet.
Naughty behaviour over weekend
Naughty behaviour over weekend
On Friday, August 9, at 11.18pm, a 26-year-old Australian man received a pre-charge warning after allegedly urinating in Queenstown Mall.
Queen's weekend mishaps
Queen's weekend mishaps
On Friday, May 316.23pm, a 31-year-old South African man living in Queenstown was arrested for allegedly driving while disqualified for the third time. The man is due to appear in the Queenstown District Court today.
Bycicle crime
Bycicle crime
On Friday, May 24 at 6pm, A bicycle was reported stolen from the rear of a vehicle parked at the Queenstown Recreation Ground. A second bicycle was left on the bike rack.
Sweet treat thieving
Sweet treat thieving
On Friday, May 17, a 23-year-old Frenchman received a pre-charge warning for allegedly stealing drink and lollies from Frankton New World.
Various offences over the weekend
Various offences over the weekend
On Friday, May 10, a Queenstown couple told police their son's expensive green MGP scooter was taken from a bike rack at Remarkables Primary School.
Troubles on the road and elsewhere
Troubles on the road and elsewhere
On Friday, April 19, at 12.15pm,: An Australian man was treated for a broken collarbone and suspected back injuries in the Lakes District Hospital, after he failed to negotiate a corner and went over his mountain bike's handlebars on the downhill track from Skyline Gondola.
Petrol payment forgotten
Petrol payment forgotten
On Friday, April 12, at 3.46pm, Police spoke to the driver of a vehicle who ''drove off'' from the BP petrol station in Frankton Rd without paying for his petrol. Senior Constable Chris Blackford said the man ''forgot to pay'', but returned to settle his debt.
Wakatipu male in breach of bail conditions
Wakatipu male in breach of bail conditions
Wednesday, April 3 • Police were trying to locate an 18-year-old Wakatipu man who was not at his address when visited at 12.10am. This was in breach of his bail condition.
Raft packed and ready to go
Raft packed and ready to go
An inflatable raft which users carry into remote areas in a backpack is Queenstown's latest offering for adventure seekers.
Police seek help in alleged assault case
Police seek help in alleged assault case
Queenstown police are appealing for help in identifying a Polynesian or Maori man who allegedly put a woman in a headlock while searching her handbag for money, then assaulted a Queenstown good Samaritan who intervened.