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North OtagoApril 25

‘Suspicious item’ left after bid to enter property

A man who tried to get into an Oamaru property late at night left a "suspicious item" behind, police say.
‘Suspicious item’ left after bid to enter property
‘Suspicious item’ left after bid to enter property
DunedinOctober 7

AOS callout rate reflects crackdown on gangs

The South’s top police officer says the steady rise in the number of armed offenders squad callouts is largely driven by pre-planned operations aimed at disrupting gang activity.
NationalNovember 11

Haumaha inquiry reports tomorrow

The results of an inquiry into how Wally Haumaha became Deputy Police Commissioner will be released tomorrow, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says.
Haumaha inquiry reports tomorrow
Haumaha inquiry reports tomorrow
DunedinMay 31

How to meet police this weekend

The man in charge of policing coastal Otago roads says anyone speeding, driving while impaired or texting behind the wheel this long weekend should expect to meet one of his officers.
How to meet police this weekend
How to meet police this weekend
DunedinSeptember 17

Thieves leave Mazdas extensively damaged

Two Mazdas stolen by thieves in Dunedin over the weekend were left extensively damaged.
NationalMarch 15

Memorial for police dogs killed in line of duty

It was an emotional day for police dog handlers who have lost their dogs in the line of duty, as a new memorial wall was unveiled.
Memorial for police dogs killed in line of duty
Memorial for police dogs killed in line of duty
DunedinMay 19

Unclear on campus shooting threat inquiry

It is unclear whether Dunedin police are still actively investigating an online shooting threat to University of Otago students last year.
DunedinMarch 2

Police seek information on stolen firearms

Police are worried guns stolen from a rural Dunedin home have fallen into the wrong hands.
DunedinAugust 28

Gobsmacked by report: detective

A prison reform campaigner is calling for the police decision not to prosecute those charged with the care of remand prisoner Jai Davis to be reviewed after internal police emails revealed a ''significantly substandard'' report was used in the decision-making process.
NewsMay 16

Police reviewing safety of stations

Changes may be in store for Otago's police stations after police announced a nationwide review of station safety.
SouthlandJuly 4

Three police jobs cut in Invercargill

Three jobs are being cut at the Invercargill police station after a decision to centralise the Southern district intelligence group in Dunedin.
DunedinJune 19

Burglars check out with contents

Brzaen burglars have stolen bedding, televisions and a microwave from two Dunedin motel units.
DunedinJune 6

111 call after 'thump, thump' on roof

Police are unable to rule out an escaped prisoner might have been on the roof of a Milburn home yesterday.
111 call after 'thump, thump' on roof
111 call after 'thump, thump' on roof
DunedinJune 6

Neighbour not told of prison escape

The first Noel Weir knew about a prisoner escaping was when he noticed a large police presence near his Milburn home - but authorities say he failed to give them an updated phone number.
Neighbour not told of prison escape
Neighbour not told of prison escape
QueenstownMay 29

Police seek help on ownership of skirt

Police searching for a missing woman are seeking information about an item of clothing found washed up on the Lake Wakatipu shoreline yesterday.
Police seek help on ownership of skirt
Police seek help on ownership of skirt
DunedinMay 29

Mornington store robbed again

The Mornington Night 'n Day dairy was targeted again yesterday, its fourth aggravated robbery in two years.
QueenstownMay 15

Police seize drugs in Queenstown

Police seized 300 2.5g packets of the psychoactive substance Kush Pink from a Gorge Rd, Queenstown property at 11am on Wednesday.
BusinessMay 15

Police funding held at $1.46b

Core funding for the New Zealand Police flat-lined in the Budget with Police and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley maintaining spending at $1.4 billion a year.
North OtagoApril 22

Dead North Otago couple little known to others

The lives of a Waianakarua couple who died on Thursday remain a mystery to the community in which they lived.
QueenstownApril 22

Injured officer 'in good spirits'

A Wanaka police officer allegedly attacked inside his patrol car by a drink-driver yesterday afternoon is the same man seriously injured during what started as another routine drink-driving stop just over six years ago.
Injured officer 'in good spirits'
Injured officer 'in good spirits'
DunedinApril 22

Pig, goat join tasered animal list

Police tasered fewer animals last year but diversified from just dogs to include a pig and a goat.
Pig, goat join tasered animal list
Pig, goat join tasered animal list
QueenstownApril 10

Girl hit by vehicle in 'very unfortunate accident'

A 9-year-old girl is in hospital with face and leg injuires after being hit by an SUV  while crossing the road to the school bus in Speargrass Flat.
NewsApril 6

Police out in force targeting driving behaviour

Police are out in force as part of a district-wide operation targeting driving behaviour.
Police out in force targeting driving behaviour
Police out in force targeting driving behaviour
DunedinMarch 27

MP airs police concerns

The public's interaction with the police is changing - and not for the better, Labour police spokeswoman Jacinda Ardern says.
DunedinMarch 6

Man tasered after pursuit

A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed and tasered by police after allegedly assaulting officers following an early morning pursuit through the city in a stolen vehicle.
Man tasered after pursuit
Man tasered after pursuit