Police find firearms in vehicle
Police find firearms in vehicle
The Armed Offenders Squad from Dunedin used road spikes to stop a vehicle travelling in the Cromwell Gorge this afternoon.
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Councillor slates flood response
Councillor slates flood response
Dunedin city councillor Andrew Whiley has slammed Downer for its response to the flooding of part of Portsmouth Dr.
March not just monkey business
March not just monkey business
The Atheist Pride March in Dunedin yesterday was something that had to be seen to be believed.
Close eye on rivers as rain persists
Close eye on rivers as rain persists
The dogged rain across Otago is forecast to fall heavily today and tomorrow, causing concern about rivers rising rapidly across the region.
Atheist Pride march, rain, hail or shine
Atheist Pride march, rain, hail or shine
Waiheke Island artist Craig Hilton has swung into Dunedin as his alter-ego, Sahelanthropus the ape, to lead the Atheist Pride March tomorrow.
Wreck of family's stolen car found
Wreck of family's stolen car found
A much-needed family vehicle has been found badly damaged, leaving a Dunedin mother out of pocket and wanting answers.
Dunedin base for X-ray machine
Dunedin base for X-ray machine
A new mobile biosecurity X-ray machine will be based in Dunedin from next month.
Shock US result could be good for game
Shock US result keeps former Dunedin man’s 'Jrump' in the game
When a former Dunedin man created a game set in a dystopian future where Donald Trump is president, he never expected it to become a reality.
Crash on North Otago highway
Crash on highway in North Otago
Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 1, south of Herbert in North Otago.
Public help to apprehend fleeing man
Public help to apprehend fleeing man
A fleeing man clutching a charity box allegedly pushed an elderly woman in front of a bus as the public chased him on foot in Dunedin yesterday.
Sightings of car reported to police
Sightings of car reported to police
A teal-coloured hatchback driven by a man who allegedly approached a girl at Outram on Monday is believed to have been sighted elsewhere in Dunedin.
Fleeing man knocks over elderly woman
Fleeing man knocks over elderly woman
A man has been arrested in Dunedin after a charity box was stolen and an elderly woman knocked to the ground.
Girl 'left shaken' by man's approach
Girl 'left shaken' by man's approach
Police are seeking a man who allegedly attempted to coax a young girl into a car in Outram yesterday.
Otago telescope NZ's oldest
Otago telescope NZ's oldest
A telescope in a Dunedin museum has been around for many moons and could be the oldest telescope in New Zealand.
'Pretty toasty' day on way for Dunedin
Dunedin set for 25degC afternoon
Dunedin will be the hottest place in Otago today but the heat will only stay for a day, Niwa says.
Man seriously hurt in Mosgiel crash
Man seriously injured in Mosgiel crash
A man was seriously injured in a two-car crash in Mosgiel yesterday.
Community boards put priorities well in focus
Community boards put priorities well in focus
Members of Dunedin's six community boards have been sworn in. The ODT asks each chairperson what are the three biggest issues facing them.
Call for tighter gun laws
Call for tighter gun laws
A University of Otago professor has renewed his call for firearms to be registered.
Incidents keep police busy
Incidents keep police busy
Dunedin police are investigating a spate of thefts and attempted burglaries.
Police investigating series of burglaries
Police investigating series of burglaries
Dunedin Police are investigating a spate of thefts and attempted burglaries.