Four arrested after drug raids in Dunedin, Oamaru
Methamphetamine, cannabis and firearms were netted in police raids in Dunedin and Oamaru yesterday.
Dunedin
Stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
Stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
A Dunedin woman stalked her former landlord for nearly a decade, at one point couriering him a key to her home, a court has heard.
72-year-old to appear in court over alleged drink-driving
72-year-old to appear in court over alleged drink-driving
A 72-year-old man who was allegedly drink-driving on State Highway 1, near Dunedin, yesterday will face court next month.
Woman charged after car goes into harbour
Woman charged after car goes into harbour
A woman is facing drink-driving charges after her car ended up in the harbour, which she said happened after she swerved to avoid hitting some ducks.
Lack of alcohol, drug counselling a barrier
Lack of alcohol, drug counselling a barrier
A repeat armed robber has been unable to receive alcohol and drug counselling while in prison because of her behaviour, the Parole Board has heard.
Police raid catalyst for change
Police raid catalyst for change
A woman caught with drugs and a sawn-off shotgun says being arrested has made her a better mother.
Drinking behind the wheel denied
Drinking behind the wheel denied
A woman who was reportedly swigging from a wine bottle while driving along the peninsula has been ordered to undertake counselling.
Man arrested over Dunedin pursuit
Man arrested over Dunedin pursuit
A man who led police on a high-speed chase through Dunedin last week has been arrested and his car recovered.
Pacific St residents angry at gate thefts
Pacific St residents angry at gate thefts
Some people are challenged by gatekeepers, but it has been brazen gate stealers who have raised the ire of residents in Dunedin's Pacific St.
Sentenced over attack on partner
Sentenced over attack on partner
Tawhiao Pohioa halted the vicious beating of his partner only when his daughter entered the room, a court has heard.
Officer’s victim statement inspires apology
Officer’s victim statement inspires apology
A Central Otago police officer and the man who aimed a firearm at him after a high-speed chase have come to an unlikely truce.
Man wanted after Audi chased
Man wanted after Audi chased
Police are looking for Rory Smyth after a high-speed driving incident in central Dunedin last week.
Stabbing victim outraged by attacker’s sentence
Stabbing victim outraged by attacker’s sentence
A woman whose career prospects were left in tatters after she was stabbed in both knees was outraged by her attacker’s sentence.
'No-one deserves that in their life'
'No-one deserves that in their life': Man who pointed gun at cop
A man who pointed a firearm at a police officer and stole his patrol car has told his victim he thinks about the incident every day.
Man sought after Dunedin police pursuit
Man sought after Dunedin police pursuit
Police are looking for Rory Smyth after a high speed driving incident in central Dunedin last week.
Alleged drink driver swerves to avoid ducks, ends up in harbour
Alleged drink driver swerves to avoid ducks, ends up in harbour
A woman found to be more than four times legal breath alcohol limit after her car ended up in Otago Harbour told police she had swerved to avoid some ducks.
Driver charged after doing burnouts, fleeing police
Driver charged after doing burnouts, fleeing police
A car spotted doing burnouts on a field later drove along a footpath before fleeing police.
Pharmacist censured after stealing drugs to feed addiction
Pharmacist censured after stealing drugs to feed addiction
A pharmacist admitted he had an addiction after being caught stealing drugs while working in a Dunedin pharmacy.
Pair face driving charges
Pair face driving charges
Police have arrested a Dunedin woman for driving while suspended, after she almost collided with several vehicles while driving in South Dunedin.
Woman cleared of driving into boyfriend
Woman cleared of driving into boyfriend
A Dunedin woman accused of deliberately driving into her boyfriend after catching him with another woman has been acquitted.