Man caught with others’ belongings in custody
Man caught with others’ belongings in custody
A man is in custody after police arrested him with a dozen bank cards, mail, keys, bags and clothing that did not belong to him.
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Raft of charges for man who fled police
Raft of charges for man who fled police
Police have taken a man into custody following a short lived pursuit through Wakari this afternoon.
Teen motorcyclist injured in Dunedin crash
Teen motorcyclist injured in Dunedin crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car.
Alleged thief targets Balaclava, Kenmure streets
Alleged thief targets Balaclava, Kenmure streets
Residents in Balaclava and Kenmure are advised to check their mailboxes and cars, after a man was found with items including bank cards, wallets and keys, police say.
Mosgiel kitchen fire dealt with quickly
Mosgiel kitchen fire dealt with quickly
A kitchen fire in Mosgiel was brought under control quickly last night.
Milton twins take top honours
Milton twins take top honours
After six years of competing in the Junior Young Farmers of the Year competition, South Otago twins Zoe and Millar McElrea have finally taken the top prize.
Checkpoint dodgers can't escape long arm of law
Checkpoint dodgers can't escape long arm of law
Drink-drivers and police checkpoint avoiders kept Dunedin police busy over the weekend.
Alleged car thief 'sleepwalks' into arms of police
Alleged car thief 'sleepwalks' into arms of police
A man caught allegedly attempting to break into a car on a Dunedin driveway explained he was sleepwalking.
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Fire at family's home probably arson
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Fire at family's Mosgiel home probably arson
A shed fire at a Syrian family’s home in Mosgiel was probably deliberately lit, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.
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Ornate trophy to star on stage for first time
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Ornate trophy to star on stage for first time
The Dunedin-based Tom Stalker Globe, a mother of pearl trophy decorated with paua shells, diamonds, gold and sapphires, will be presented for the first time this weekend.
VIDEO: Ornate trophy to star on stage for first time
VIDEO: Ornate trophy to star on stage for first time
The Dunedin-based Tom Stalker Globe, a mother of pearl trophy decorated with paua shells, diamonds, gold and sapphires, will be presented for the first time this weekend.
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Syrian family targeted by racists
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Syrian family targeted by racists
A suspected arson attack on a Syrian family in Mosgiel is part of a wider campaign of hate, abuse and harassment, the family and neighbours say.