Laine Priestley

Near miss spurs call for more deterrents

Occupants of a campervan hide their faces after narrowly missing oncoming traffic during a...

Near miss spurs call for more deterrents

A driver left shocked after witnessing a speeding campervan narrowly miss an oncoming vehicle is calling on police to do more to stop dangerous driving on South Island roads.

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‘Hyper-violent’ gang thought to be behind prison assaults

Assaults against Otago Corrections Facility officers are connected with a "hyper-violent" street...

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‘Hyper-violent’ gang thought to be behind prison assaults

A spate of assaults against prison officers at Otago Corrections Facility have been connected to a street gang known for attracting "hyper-violent" youths.

Person hit by vehicle in Waitati

A pedestrian was transported to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Waitati this afternoon.

Speeding campervan's near miss caught on camera

A driver left shocked after witnessing a speeding campervan narrowly miss an oncoming vehicle on a notorious South Island highway is calling on police to do more to stop such dangerous driving.

Intruders with metal pole break into man's home

Intruders with metal pole break into man's home

A man was injured after confronting a pair of intruders who broke into his home armed with a metal pole early today.

Busker booked after behaving badly

Busker booked after behaving badly

A Dunedin busker allegedly flew into a violent rage after being told by a passerby his music "sucked".

Homeowner hurt in clash with armed intruders

A man was injured after confronting a pair of intruders who broke into his Dunedin home armed with a metal pole early today.

Man caught snaffling snags at supermarket

Police had to be called to a South Dunedin supermarket when a man refused to leave after being caught allegedly stealing sausages.

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Attacks on prison staff 'linked to gangs'

Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Attacks on prison staff 'linked to gangs'

Two more prison officers have needed hospital treatment after attacks at Otago’s prison amid fears of rising gang conflict.

Teen traffic spat sparks red light road rage

A three car pile-up involving a teenage couple ended in a road rage assault at a set of Dunedin traffic lights.

New police commander for the south

Being welcomed onto Ōtākou Marae yesterday are (from left) Southern district commander...

New police commander for the south

The southern district's new top police officer wants the area to be the safest place in New Zealand.

New top cop wants South to be the safest

Dunedin's new top policeman wants the South to be the safest place in the country.

Charity collaboration brings warmth to city residents

Bedding bank volunteer Wingkei Chen cozied up in the many blankets up for grabs at the Winter...

Charity collaboration brings warmth to city residents

The middle of winter proves a chilly time for many Dunedin families and a collection of charity organisations helped keep residents warm on Saturday.

Dunedin Kate Bush dancers reach new heights

Dunedin contortionist June Ward, 15 (front, centre), leads the troops at the annual "Most...

Fundraising dance event honouring 1978 hit song reaches new heights

The Octagon was turned into a sea of red as people from all over Dunedin flocked to dance to Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights.

Heights of fun for dancers in Octagon

Dancers take part in the Wuthering Heights event in Dunedin's Octagon on Saturday. Photo: Peter...

Heights of enjoyment for dancers in Octagon

The Octagon was turned into a sea of red as people from all over Dunedin flocked to dance to Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights today.

Event all about community

Dunedin city councillor Mandy and her daughter Vita Mayhem-Bullock (8), practise their Wuthering...

Event all about community

You would think the woman urging people from across Dunedin to dress in red and dance to Wuthering Heights would be a Kate Bush super-fan.

Events in Bangladesh spur protest

Bangladeshi students protest outside the St David Complex at the University of Otago yesterday....

Events in Bangladesh spur protest

Members of Dunedin’s Bangladeshi community fear for their families’ safety after communications were cut off as student protests in the country turn deadly.

Teens found with wallets filched from South D cars

Two Dunedin teens were found with a stash of wallets allegedly stolen from cars after being spotted inside a building after hours.

Heritage adviser’s work recognised

Department of Conservation senior heritage adviser Matthew Oskam-Schmidt, of Dunedin, at work...

Heritage adviser’s work recognised

A Dunedin man has been honoured with one of New Zealand’s premier archaeology awards.

Small but mighty, a theme of science fest

Arthur Yonatan, 9, of Dunedin, builds boats and cars with Lego bricks at the NZ International...

Small but mighty, a theme of science fest

Creepy crawlies and slimy slugs were the order of the day for children learning about the powers of observation at Tūhura Otago Museum.

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