Scott Technology set to reopen after worker's death
Scott Technology is due to return to normal operations on Monday after the death of an employee in a workplace accident.
Laine Priestley
Fleeing driver’s ankle bracelet keeps police hot on trail
Fleeing driver’s ankle bracelet keeps police hot on trail
A Dunedin man who led police on a 60km car chase to Palmerston may have been wondering why he just could not shake them off.
Union movement ‘under attack’, meeting told
Union movement ‘under attack’, meeting told
Dunedin workers who turned out in force yesterday to demand better rights were told the union movement is under attack.
'Speeding' driver plunges into Leith
'Speeding' driver plunges into Leith
A woman allegedly speeding beside the Water of Leith slid off the road and plunged into the river after losing control.
Ooops . . . fleeing driver's ankle bracelet dobs him in
Ooops . . . fleeing driver's ankle bracelet dobs him in
A Dunedin man who took police on a 60km chase up to Palmerston may have been wondering why he just could not shake them off.
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Teen car thieves to go unpunished
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Teen car thieves to go unpunished
A Dunedin woman says she is being "punished for someone else’s crime" after the teenagers who stole her car got away with a "mere slap on the hand".
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
An agitated patient assaulted two security guards and smashed a computer at Dunedin Hospital before being arrested police say.
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
A man who allegedly stole about $2000 worth of items ranging from cosmetics to camping gear from Dunedin businesses was found carrying a knife.
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
Recycling, reclaiming a bit of history and getting a flute-playing employee out of the office was the goal when an old gasworks water tank was converted into a functioning kiosk.
Father killed at workplace ‘touched countless lives’
Father killed at workplace ‘touched countless lives’
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Dad's death in workplace accident leaves 'enormous hole' - family
A South Island dad who died in a workplace accident has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
A pair of youths were out on an afternoon joyride in two allegedly stolen vehicles when they were caught by police.
Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police
Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police
A man on his way home from a night out drinking flipped his truck into a paddock after losing control on a sharp corner, police say.
Police called after man spotted driving naked
Police called after man spotted driving naked
If you want police attention, it appears doing something naked will attract it — quite quickly.
Thousands pay respects
Thousands pay respects
Thousands of people braved the morning chill at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens, Dunedin, to pay their respects to those who have served NZ.
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
At 102, Elsie Herriott has lived a long life, but she still vividly remembers the moment she found out the Allies had won World War 2.
Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour
Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour
A pair of intrepid explorers took an unsanctioned tour through the Allied Press building, ending their sightseeing with a view of the city from the building’s roof.
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
Arthur Driver is among the last of his generation.
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
A Brighton man accused of threatening his neighbours was found by police making a bonfire of his possessions on the front lawn.