Police

Two teenagers were caught up a creek without a paddle last night after allegedly stealing a canoe from Kaikorai Valley College.

A new breed of young inspectors is challenging traditional notions in the Southern police district. Rosie Manins talks to Inspector Mel Aitken about her swift rise through the ranks.

Queenstown police are warning people to look after their friends and their drinks following an alleged incident in the resort early on Christmas Day.

Police have issued fewer speed camera tickets, as New Zealand motorists ''get the message about speeding''.

The Southern police district is leading the country in reducing serious road crashes, and performing well in all other key policing services.

Dunedin police will not reveal how a man, whom they described as a dangerous criminal, was able to escape from custody at the Dunedin Central police station this week.