Driver crashes into vehicles, flees police
Driver crashes into vehicles, flees police
A driver on a joyride around central Dunedin caused chaos for other drivers, crashing into other vehicles and swerving in and out of traffic while fleeing police.
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Bungling burglars botch bike break-in
Bungling burglars botch bike break-in
Three teens botched a burglary after allegedly trying to steal a motorbike from a Milton business in a raid that led to one being hospitalised.
Daily walk turns into 11-year cleanup quest
Daily walk turns into 11-year cleanup quest
What started as a daily walk following his wife’s death has turned into an 11-year mission to clean up the streets for an 85-year-old Mosgiel man.
Plogger recognised for efforts to keep harbour clean
Plogger recognised for efforts to keep harbour clean
A Dunedin "plogger" is one of three national recipients for Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual Tidy Kiwi Award.
Teen cracks head open fleeing police
Teen cracks head open fleeing police
A group of teens drunk on stolen booze had their crime spree cut short when one assaulted a member of the public and then cracked their head open while fleeing police.
Intense blue flame may be ‘indication’ of fire’s cause
Intense blue flame may be ‘indication’ of fire’s cause
A fire within a Mosgiel garage was so intense it spat blue flames into the street, neighbours say.
Teen charged with assault after bus fracas
Teen charged with assault after bus fracas
A Dunedin teen unwilling to pay her fare punched a passenger in the face after they filmed her being asked to get off, police say.
Man allegedly caught trying to burgle Mitchells Tavern
Man allegedly caught trying to burgle Mitchells Tavern
A brazen daylight attempt to burgle the burned out Mitchells Tavern was thwarted by eagle-eyed members of the public, police say.
Chase teen stopped with spikes near Central: police
Chase teen stopped with spikes near Central: police
A teen could have stopped for Dunedin police and copped a $120 fine, but instead allegedly led officers on chases, ending with his spiked BMW crashed near Central Otago.
Music action plan to rejuvenate scene
Music action plan to rejuvenate scene
Creating places in Dunedin where music venues are prioritised ahead of residential areas could rejuvenate the city’s live music scene, a draft Dunedin City Council music action plan says.
Police have busy night at checkpoints
Police have busy night at checkpoints
Police had a busy night at checkpoints around Dunedin on Thursday, several drivers returning high breath alcohol readings.
Cafe fire causes callout
Cafe fire causes callout
Firefighters were called to a fire at a central Dunedin cafe yesterday morning.
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Calls for crossing renewed
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Calls for crossing renewed
A 12-year-old girl was hit by a car just metres from a spot the community has campaigned to have a pedestrian crossing placed at.
Calls for new pedestrian crossing in Mornington Rd
Calls for new pedestrian crossing in Mornington Rd
A 12-year-old girl was hit by a car just metres from a spot the community has campaigned to have a pedestrian crossing placed at.
Campervan company contacts police after shock video
Campervan company contacts police after shock video
Dunedin police have identified the rented campervan filmed crossing the centreline into blind corners on the road between Aramoana and Port Chalmers
Boozed drivers keep checkpoints busy
Boozed drivers keep checkpoints busy
It was a busy night at checkpoints around Dunedin yesterday with several drivers blowing high breath alcohol readings.
Dogs track fleeing door fiddler
Dogs track fleeing door fiddler
A man messing with the door handles of a car was found by police dogs after fleeing in Dunedin last night.
Fire being treated as suspicious
Fire being treated as suspicious
Firefighters look for the seat of a fire at the Coptic Orthodox Catholic Church of the Archangel Michael in Melville St, Dunedin, yesterday.
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Video shows cop punching Dunedin man
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Video shows cop punching Dunedin man
Dunedin police deny accusations of brutality after a video emerged of an officer throwing a punch at a man during an arrest.
Fire at central city church suspicious
Fire at central city church suspicious
A fire at a central Dunedin church this morning is being treated as suspicious.