'Multiple people' targeted in student quarter attacks
Three people were arrested in Dunedin last night for travelling around the student quarter in a car, verbally and physically assaulting pedestrians.
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Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
Drunkenly going Forth from Hyde by car regrettable
A student on bail for drink driving was caught allegedly three times over the limit after driving friends home from Hyde St.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
A man who had just hours earlier been warned for walking on the road while on a charity walk was seriously injured in a hit and run.
Drink-driving incidents ‘not good’
Drink-driving incidents ‘not good’
Dunedin Police are concerned the message about drink-driving is not getting through.
Killer’s death raises questions
Killer’s death raises questions
The sudden death in prison of Dunedin murderer Venod Skantha has sparked calls for an overhaul of court policy.
‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
Thirty years after the violent death of her beloved daughter, Dawn Smith hopes her killer will stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Penguin thought killed by car at beach
Penguin thought killed by car at beach
Dunedin residents are upset after a little penguin was found dead and surrounded by tyre tracks at Tomahawk Beach.
Ammunition thief tells court of regret for actions
Ammunition thief tells court of regret for actions
A man who shoplifted ammunition days before the Christchurch mosque attacks’ second anniversary says he feels like "scum".
Police arrest four, seize millions in assets in Southern drug bust
Police arrest four, seize millions in assets in Southern drug bust
Four people have been arrested and more than $3million in assets have been seized after a major drug bust in the South.
Relief at news of Skantha's death
Family 'relieved' at news of Skantha's death
The family of Dunedin teenager Amber-Rose Rush say they are relieved that her murderer, Venod Skantha, has died in a South Otago jail.
Family relieved Skantha loses appeal
Family relieved Skantha loses appeal
After a nerve-racking few months, the family of murdered Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush are breathing sighs of relief after her killer’s appeal bid was tossed out.
Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'
Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'
The man convicted of murdering Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has had his bid for appeal tossed out.
More disorder at Dunedin bus hub
More disorder at Dunedin bus hub
A teenaged girl got out of a car at the bus hub in Dunedin’s city centre to assault another girl yesterday, police say.
Multiple complaints as forbidden teen found behind wheel
Multiple complaints as forbidden teen found behind wheel
Multiple complaints in Dunedin led to the arrest of a teen girl forbidden to drive, yet behind the wheel of a stolen car when stopped last night, police say.
Personality stole from employers
Personality stole from employers
A reality television personality has pleaded guilty to stealing from her employers.
Victim knocked out in South Dunedin assault
Victim knocked out in South Dunedin assault
A man was assaulted in South Dunedin yesterday morning by an unknown assailant, police say.
Teen charged after 'firearm threats' on Instagram
Teen charged after 'firearm threats' on Instagram
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A teenager has been arrested after making threats on Instagram mentioning a firearm, Dunedin police say.
Drivers three times over limit: police
Drivers three times over limit: police
Two drivers were recorded as being more than three times over the legal drinking limit in Dunedin at the weekend, police say.
Drugs, cash found in sleeping man's car
Drugs, cash found in sleeping man's car
Meth, drug utensils and cash were found after a sleeping driver was spotted in a supermarket carpark early this morning.
Bottles hurled at police by 'idiots'
Bottles hurled at police by 'idiots'
Bottles were hurled at police by "idiots'' as they responded to disorder in Dunedin's student quarter at the weekend.