Laine Priestley

Runaway truck on footpath just missed pedestrians

Runaway truck on footpath just missed pedestrians

A runaway truck narrowly missed pedestrians as it rolled backwards and mounted the footpath before smashing into the ANZ bank building in central Dunedin.

Man charged with burglary

A 54-year-old man attempted to dump stolen goods in an abandoned Dunedin house for safekeeping, police say.

Phone use costly

Phone use costly

A morning police checkpoint proved costly for some Dunedin drivers yesterday.

Lesson sparks fire safety awareness

Senior Firefighter Mat Loughney, of Willowbank station, puts on a lesson for a classroom of North...

Lesson sparks fire safety awareness

Pupils from North East Valley Normal School were in for a treat when a firefighter walked into their classroom this week.

Police catch 15 drivers using cellphones

Police catch 15 drivers using cellphones

An early morning police checkpoint caught commuters unawares in Crawford St this morning.

Alleged burglar caught hiding loot in abandoned house

An alleged burglar attempted to dump his stolen goods in an abandoned house for safekeeping, police say.

Busy weekend for Dunedin police

Road users kept Dunedin police busy over the weekend dealing with crashes and other driving-related offences.

Weapons, drugs found during car searches

Four people appeared at the Dunedin District Court after drugs and weapons were found in cars at...

Weapons, drugs found during car searches

Four people have been charged after drugs and weapons were found in separate car searches in Dunedin.

Appeal after drivers leave crash scenes

This car was badly damaged in a crash on Allandale Road. Photo: Supplied

Appeal after drivers leave crash scenes

Dunedin police are appealing for the public's help, saying two drivers left crash scenes at the weekend.

14-year-old charged over 'joyride'

A 14-year-old is facing charges after being found in a crashed stolen Mazda Demio with three other teens allegedly on a joyride.

Losing cool at AA staff leads to arrest

A Dunedin man was arrested after losing his cool at AA staff after his car broke down at the weekend.

Alleged drink-drivers caught in the morning

Police are urging the public to get some sleep after a night on the booze, after several drivers got caught driving under the influence on Sunday morning.

Man threatened to kill woman: police

A man was arrested after a Greymouth property was searched yesterday. Photo: ODT files

Man threatened to kill woman: police

A man hiding a knife followed a woman while threatening to kill her in Dunedin yesterday, police say.

Carload of drugs, money found, police say

A disqualified driver was caught with a carload of drugs and money on Thursday, Dunedin police say.

Neighbour used nail-tipped plank as weapon: police say

An angry neighbour used a nail-tipped plank of wood to attack two contractors building a fence at a Dunedin property, police say.

Angry neighbour attacks builders

Angry neighbour attacks builders with nail-tipped plank

An angry neighbour used a nail-tipped plank of wood to attack two contractors building a fence, police say.

Angry neighbour attacks builders with plank

An angry neighbour used a nail-tipped plank of wood to attack two contractors building a fence at a Dunedin property, police say.

Stolen shoes ‘did not help’ man’s escape

Stolen shoes ‘did not help’ man’s escape

A pair of shoplifted shoes did not help a man’s escape after he abused a shopkeeper and trashed a store in central Dunedin, police say.

Work and Income client spat at guard, arrested: police

An agitated Work and Income client allegedly threatened and assaulted a security guard and spat in the face of a police officer multiple times.

Chaos on roads after wintry blast catches DCC out

Vehicles litter Stuart St following a downpour of ice and snow on Wednesday night.

Chaos on roads after wintry blast catches DCC out

An unexpected wintry blast which caused chaos on the roads yesterday caught the Dunedin City Council by surprise after roading crews had earlier been stood down.

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