Injured driver flown to Chch Hospital after crash
Injured driver flown to Chch Hospital after crash
A man was flown to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after his car hit black ice on State Highway 1 and tumbled 40 metres down a bank.
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Four arrested after crime spree with screwdriver: police
Four arrested after crime spree with screwdriver: police
Four men on a crime spree in central Dunedin attempted to rob people armed with a screwdriver before threatening to stab a pub-goer for refusing to buy them a drink, police say.
Crash driver flown to Christchurch with spinal injury
Crash driver flown to Christchurch with spinal injury
A man in critical condition after his car tumbled 40 metres down a bank near Evansdale has been flown to Christchurch with a spinal injury.
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'Some halfwit drives in at 500mph': Panelbeater's narrow escape
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'Some halfwit drives in at 500mph': Panelbeater's narrow escape
A panelbeater has described his narrow escape after almost being run over by a fleeing driver who left a trail of chaos in Green Island.
One hurt as crash closes Dunedin road
One hurt as crash closes Dunedin road
A crash between a truck and car left one person injured and closed a Dunedin road this afternoon.
Wrong-way motorway driver ploughs into car
Elderly pair hurt as wrong-way motorway driver ploughs into car
An allegedly intoxicated woman driving the wrong way on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway injured two elderly people when she smashed into their car.
Woman accused of impersonating police officer
Woman accused of impersonating police officer to get ex-partner in trouble
A woman is in hot water with authorities after allegedly impersonating a police officer to get her ex-partner in trouble with their landlord.
Woman charged with impersonating police officer
Woman charged with impersonating police officer
A Dunedin woman is in hot water with authorities, after allegedly impersonating a police officer to get her ex-partner in trouble with their landlord.
Drunk teen hid in stranger's house after crash - police
Drunk teen hid in stranger's house after crash - police
A drunk Dunedin teenager on an afternoon drive allegedly crashed into a parked car and sought refuge in a stranger’s house, police say.
Baby booties flying off granddad’s needles
Baby booties flying off granddad’s needles
An elderly man has been dubbed a grandfather of Dunedin after knitting 900 pairs of baby booties for expectant mothers.
Getting down and funky
Returning festival gives all a chance to dance
Dunedin dancers are ready to get down and funky with a series of workshops and performances taking place today and tomorrow.
Carnival’s deep-sea theme makes waves
Carnival’s deep-sea theme makes waves
An ocean of lights will soon engulf Dunedin as the annual Midwinter Carnival makes its return to the city.
Alleged thief returns items to police
Alleged thief returns items to police
Police did not have to go far to find a stolen television after an alleged burglar delivered it directly to the Dunedin central station.
Burglar returns stolen TV to police station
Burglar returns stolen TV to police station
Police didn't have to go far to find a stolen television after a burglar delivered it directly to the Dunedin central station.
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Wandering stock more prevalent on southern roads
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Wandering stock more prevalent on southern roads
Farm animals after greener pastures are a significant danger on southern roads.
Crash in Meridian complex
Crash in Meridian complex
One vehicle crashed inside the Meridian mall carpark yesterday, prompting a police callout.
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Kindy parents outraged
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Kindy parents outraged
An annual meeting of the Dunedin Kindergartens Association descended into chaos, arguments and shouting after members were "blindsided" by a shock announcement.
Two injured in Meridian carpark crash
Two injured in Meridian carpark crash
A vehicle crashed inside the Meridian Mall carpark today, prompting a police call out.
Alleged thief walked into a honey trap
Alleged thief walked into a honey trap
The unusual behaviour of an alleged thief caught on camera stealing 72kg of honey from a Central Otago stall has prompted speculation he might have been after it for medicinal purposes.
Itchy offender walks into a honey trap
Itchy offender walks into a honey trap
The unusual behaviour of an alleged thief caught on camera stealing 72kg of honey from a Central Otago stall has prompted speculation he might have been after it for medicinal purposes.