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Community shows support after double tragedy

Amber-Rose Rush and her mother Lisa Ann. Photo: Supplied

'Thanks so much': Community rallies after double tragedy

The sister of slain Dunedin teenager Amber Rose Rush has thanked the community for its support after tragedy struck the family again this week with the death of her mother Lisa Ann.

Water rescue after boat capsizes in Otago Harbour

Emergency services were called to the Vauxhall Yacht Club about 12.30pm after reports a man was...

Water rescue after boat capsizes in Otago Harbour

A man was rescued by workers from a fishing vessel in Otago Harbour this afternoon after the sailing dinghy he was in capsized.

Fenz says Wanaka fire a cue to sweep chimneys

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sounded the alarm over the importance of chimney sweeping after a fire in a Wanaka chimney spread to the house's roof.

'You're a psycho': Man wields tyre lever in road rage incident

A man allegedly high on drugs, who drove at 50kmh in reverse down a Dunedin street as he pursued another vehicle in a road-rage incident yesterday, remains at large.

Family upset at fake Amber Rose profile

A relative of slain Dunedin teenager Amber Rose Rush is livid after the discovery of a social media profile in her name and using her photos.

Crew called to own station: Response time 'exceptional'

Lookout Point Fire Station. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Crew called to own station: Response time 'exceptional'

A Dunedin fire crew responded to a smoke alarm sounding at their own fire station this morning.

Outrage over trucking fine: 'It beggars belief'

Emergency services at the scene of a Summerland Express truck crash at the intersection of Pine...

Outrage over trucking fine: 'It beggars belief'

A union representing truck drivers is outraged a South Island freight company was fined just $1800 after a crash resulting from brake failure left a truck driver critically injured.

Reward over shooting of prize bull

Carrick Station owner Donald Clark's Hereford bull was found dead on Sunday in mysterious...

Reward over shooting of prize bull

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: A Central Otago farmer is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the capture of the person who allegedly shot and killed his prized bull, but questions remain as to whether it was shot before or after death.

Closure of NZ Post, Kiwibank branches confirmed

The Dunedin North New Zealand Post and Kiwibank in Great King St.

Closure of NZ Post, Kiwibank branches confirmed

Kiwibank and NZ Post have announced they are closing four joint branches around Dunedin.

Car crashes into Dunedin dairy

A car crashed into BrightonFour Square this morning. Photo: George Block

Car crashes into Dunedin dairy

A car crashed into Four Square Brockville this morning after the driver had a seizure.

Dead $12k bull thought shot

Cromwell police are investigating the death of a bull in mysterious circumstances at a Nevis Rd station.

Call for signals after teen hit by truck

A Kaikorai Valley College pupil is helped to an ambulance after being hit by a truck yesterday...

Call for crossing signals after truck hits pupil

Some parents and students are calling for traffic signals to be added to a pedestrian crossing near Kaikorai Valley College after a pupil was hit by a truck yesterday morning.

'No way' victim provoked attack

One of the two rottweilers involved in an attack on an autistic man in Winton on Sunday. PHOTO:...

'No way' autistic man provoked dog attack

The father of a man who was mauled by two Rottweilers in Winton on Sunday has rejected claims his son provoked the attack by entering the property where the dogs were.

Bond St buildings evacuated after occupants smell gas

Bond St buildings evacuated after occupants smell gas

Two neighbouring buildings on Bond St, Norwich House and Consultancy House, were evacuated late yesterday morning after occupants in both reported smelling gas.

Teenager hit by truck in Kaikorai Valley

A witness described hearing a "large thump and the screech of brakes" as a school pupil was hit by a truck in Kaikorai Valley this morning.

'They're not bad dogs': Rottweiler owner on attack

Footage of the two rottweilers involved in an attack on an Autistic man in Winton yesterday....

'They're not bad dogs': Rottweiler owner on attack

The owner of one of two rottweilers that attacked an autistic man in Southland yesterday is facing having his "best friend" put down - but insists the "lovely" dogs are not at fault.

Man dies after ute crashes near Dunback

A man died after the ute he was travelling in rolled into a paddock near Dunback yesterday afternoon.

Man dies after truck rolls near Dunback

A man has died after a ute rolled in a paddock near Dunback this afternoon.

Dogs attack man in Winton, one still loose

Police were searching for a Rottweiler which attacked a man in the Southland town of Winton today, but it is understood the dog has now been located and has been taken to the pound.

Fire on hillside near Company Bay

Fire crews responded to reports of a fire on a hillside on the Otago Peninsula earlier this afternoon.

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