Police

The 33-year-old female driver involved in a spectacular high-speed crash in Dunedin on Friday night is facing nine charges in the Dunedin District Court this morning.

Waitaki is bucking the national trend in the cause of traffic crashes - but not in a good way.

Dunedin police have grave concerns for Brad Anderson (25), who has been missing since yesterday morning.

A man who asked police to find his missing car was later charged with drink-driving.

The Government has a moral obligation to help eight women find closure over police rape and misconduct, Labour deputy leader Annette King says.