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.
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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.
Police hunt for bike's owner after alleged thief arrested
Police hunt for bike's owner after alleged thief arrested
Police are hoping to reunite a cyclist with their bike after locating it while arresting the alleged thieving youth for assault this morning.
Mock cop fits ute with sirens and lights
Mock cop fits ute with sirens and lights
A mystery driver who fitted their ute with fake police sirens and flashing lights is being sought after the vehicle was spotted 'patrolling' a Dunedin beachside road.
Youth tracked by police dog, charged
Youth tracked by police dog, charged
A teenager allegedly stole multiple cars then spat in the face of an arresting officer following a police dog chase in Dunedin yesterday morning.
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face after car thefts
Teen allegedly spat in officer's face after car thefts
A teenager allegedly stole multiple cars then spat in the face of an arresting officer following a police dog chase in Dunedin overnight.
Young woman kicked, punched flatmate: police
Young woman kicked, punched flatmate: police
A young woman has been arrested after allegedly kicking and punching her flatmate in the head in Dunedin's student area.