Spitting driver pepper sprayed by police
Spitting driver pepper sprayed by police
A disqualified driver was pepper sprayed after spitting in the face of the arresting officer in Dunedin, police say.
Laine Priestley
Girls given hands-on construction introduction
Girls given hands-on construction introduction
Businesses from around Dunedin have pulled together to encourage young women into construction.
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Crash just 700m from 50kmh zone
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Crash just 700m from 50kmh zone
The fatal crash at Waihola this week was only 700m from a 50kmh speed zone recently introduced to help prevent people being killed or seriously injured.
Crash on highway at Oamaru
Crash on highway at Oamaru
Delays are likely for motorists after a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 at the southern end of Oamaru this evening.
Witnesses, helpers at fatal Waihola crash sought
Witnesses, helpers at fatal Waihola crash sought
Police are appealing for witnesses to a "horrific" crash, or those who helped at the scene in Waihola yesterday, to contact them. Two people died and three out of four are critically hurt.
Passenger thrown through window in Dunedin motorway crash
Passenger thrown through window in Dunedin motorway crash
A backseat passenger was ejected from a car that crashed on Dunedin’s Southern motorway early yesterday.
Visibly drunk driver flees after attempt to take keys
Visibly drunk driver flees after attempt to take keys
Members of the public and staff stepped in to intervene when a "visibly drunk" man mangled an attempt to park his vehicle at a Dunedin supermarket.
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Former Cadbury workers unite for charity
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Former Cadbury workers unite for charity
Five years after the closure of the Cadbury factory, former employees are still in the carpark every Saturday to raise money for mental health.
Runaway car ends in creek
Runaway car ends in creek
A runaway car with no driver ended up in a creek beside Littlebourne Rd yesterday.
Driver without lights faces charges
Driver without lights faces charges
An erratic late-night driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol caught the eye of police early yesterday.
94-year-old pilot crashed plane - police
94-year-old pilot crashed plane - police
A 94-year-old pilot who crashed in a paddock on the Taieri yesterday was treated in ED and sent home.
Runaway car rolls into creek
Runaway car rolls into creek
A runaway car with no driver ended up in a creek along Littlebourne Rd this afternoon.
Boozed driver nabbed after Octagon antics
Boozed driver nabbed after Octagon antics
An erratic driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol struggled to walk straight when stopped by police in central Dunedin early this morning.
Pilot of crashed plane was 94-year-old
Pilot of crashed plane was 94-year-old
A 94-year-old pilot who crashed in a paddock on the Taieri yesterday was treated in ED and sent home.
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Police probe review 'not going to fix anything'
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Gore pond death: Police probe review 'not going to fix anything'
The father of a 3-year-old child found dead in a Gore oxidation pond sees nothing positive in a police decision to review the initial investigation into his son’s death.
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'Rich kids from Auckland' killing parties: students
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'Rich kids from Auckland' killing parties: students
A perceived increased presence of Campus Watch and the disappearance of open parties are combining to dampen the excitement of being a student in North Dunedin, students say.
Driver sought over imitation sirens
Driver sought over imitation sirens
A mystery driver of a ute blaring fake police sirens and lights in Dunedin is being sought by police.
Police seek owner of stolen bike
Police seek owner of stolen bike
Police are hoping to reunite a cyclist with their bike after locating it while arresting the alleged thieving youth for assault yesterday.
Car flipped in collision
Car flipped in collision
A two-car collision in St Kilda ended up with one vehicle flipped on its roof yesterday afternoon.
Season to extend until October: Coronet Peak
Season to extend until October: Coronet Peak
There is good news for those wanting extra time to carve it up on the mountains — Coronet Peak has announced it will be extending its season out to October.