Laine Priestley

13-year-old kicked in the head during park assault

The attack happened at Bathgate Park in South Dunedin. Photo: ODT Files

13-year-old kicked in the head during park assault

A 14-year-old girl allegedly punched and kicked another teenage girl in the head at a South Dunedin park before being dragged off by a member of the public.

Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault

A 14-year-old girl allegedly punched and kicked another teenage girl in the head at a South Dunedin park before being dragged off by a member of the public.

Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway

Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway

A Dunedin driver who fled from officers at speeds of about 180kmh on the southern motorway can expect a visit from police today.

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Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar

The Dunedin Social Club. Photo: Gregor Richardson.

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Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar

Four Dunedin women were stood on, trampled and trapped under a packed crowd of dancers at a popular Dunedin nightclub.

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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

Dunedin Public Art Gallery technical specialist Jen Boland in among the forest of yellow...

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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

A forest of large, yellow tentacles is taking over Dunedin — be prepared.

Portobello man 'demanding money' smashes window with fists

Portobello man 'demanding money' smashes window with fists

A man allegedly demanding money from a Portobello resident was arrested after he smashed a window with his fists, police said.

Runner rescued after slipping on track

Runner rescued after slipping on track

An injured runner is carried out of the bush at the North East Valley Quarry by firefighters yesterday.

Missing man 'kind-hearted sort of fella'

Murray Wakefield is shown on his boat in this 2018 photo. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Missing man Murray 'kind-hearted sort of fella'

A man missing around the Otago Harbour has been described as a "kind-hearted man" living his best bachelor life onboard his yacht.

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Opening new McDonald’s ‘like having baby’

Ray Stonelake sen is served the first meal at the new Green Island McDonald’s by his son Justin,...

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Opening new McDonald’s ‘like having baby’

Two golden arches shone brightly over Green Island when the new McDonald’s restaurant opened its doors yesterday.

Alleged assault after request

Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

Alleged assault after request

A man who was asked to move his car from blocking the road responded by allegedly pushing a woman and assaulting her husband.

Driver shoved woman, punched her husband in head

Driver shoved woman, punched her husband in the head: police

A man who was asked to move his car from blocking the road by an older couple responded by pushing the woman and assaulting her husband, police say.

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Dancer taps into family tradition

Granddaughter and grandmother duo Stasa Tucker and Lorraine Knowles stand with the Vi Stewart...

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Dancer taps into family tradition

More than 60 years after Lorraine Knowles won a top Dunedin tap-dancing prize, her granddaughter has followed in her footsteps.

Police car cops a wee dousing

Police car cops a wee dousing

A Dunedin man apparently on a mission to damage patrol cars was caught hours after a teenager was arrested mid-stream as he urinated on a police vehicle.

Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins

Contractors John Ace Nucasa (left) and Steven Rainbow begin installing stabilising bracing on...

Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins

Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.

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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū

A ''Dunedin Sound'' Evening will be held at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Photo: ODT

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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū

The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.

'Incredibly worrying': Family's fears for missing tramper

Port Motueka resident Eli Sweeting has been missing in Fiordland since Sunday after failing to...

'Incredibly worrying': Family's fears for missing tramper

The family of a missing tramper in Milford Sound ‘‘feel so helpless’’ as the search for the man reaches day four.

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

A dark plume of smoke rises from the fire on Tuesday. Photo: Angelus Parker

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

Firefighters tackling a commercial shed fire in Green Island overnight had to return to the scene today after the remnants started to smoulder again.

Man flees police after ignoring pepper spray warnings

Man flees police after ignoring pepper spray warnings

An agitated man fled police at speed after being pulled over last night, despite a threat he would be pepper sprayed.

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Sports bodies demand leaky roof fix

Dunedin Netball general manager Lee-Anne Anderson (left) and Basketball Otago general manager...

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Sports bodies demand leaky roof fix

National sporting competitions will dodge Dunedin unless the council urgently repairs the roof of the leaky Edgar Centre, councillors have been told.

'Strong, caring' woman victim of Te Anau workplace death

A woman killed in a workplace accident in Te Anau has been remembered as the ‘‘strong, caring’’ centre of her family.

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