Three crashes, one into the harbour
Three crashes, one into the harbour
Dunedin police were kept busy by a spate of crashes on Thursday, as wet weather caused chaos across the city.
Oscar Francis
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Otago convictions at record low
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Otago convictions at record low
Otago reached a record low in the number of convictions handed out last year, but an expert says fears around an increase in crime are driven by media sensationalism.
Moderate injuries
Moderate injuries
Two people were injured after a trio of motorcycle riders slid off the road near Allanton.
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World-class new rescue chopper 'a lifesaver'
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World-class new rescue chopper 'a lifesaver'
A new state-of-the-art rescue helicopter will save lives in the South with its world-leading operational capabilities, its operator says.
Four hurt in crashes at Henley and Allanton
Four hurt in crashes at Henley and Allanton
Four people have been injured, one seriously, in separate crashes south of Dunedin this afternoon.
Man crashes new motorcycle twice in two days
Man crashes new motorcycle twice in two days
A man crashed twice in as many days after going for a ride on a brand new 750cc motorcycle.
Man crashes new motorcycle twice in two days
Man crashes new motorcycle twice in two days
A Dunedin man crashed twice in as many days after going for a ride on a brand new motorcycle.
Water has part to play in three Dunedin crashes
Water has part to play in three Dunedin crashes
Dunedin police were kept busy by a spate of crashes, as wet weather caused chaos across the city.
Teen punched by unknown man at KFC
Teen punched by unknown man at KFC
Police are investigating an unprovoked assault at a Dunedin KFC which left a teenager with a head injury.
Wet weather fails to dampen striking nurses
Wet weather fails to dampen determination of striking nurses
Frustrated Christchurch nurses walked off the job yesterday after an overwhelming number declined a pay rise of less than 3 per cent.
Celebrity Eclipse ’rabbit warren of luxury'
Celebrity Eclipse ’rabbit warren of luxury'
What happens when you mix a shopping mall, an art gallery and a culinary district together and make it float?
One person taken into custody after disorderly incident
One person taken into custody after disorderly incident
Armed police and a dog attend an incident in Mitchell Ave, Dunedin, about 10.15am yesterday.
Girl seriously injured in incident
Girl seriously injured in incident
A young girl was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed during a family harm incident in Roslyn, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Celebrity Eclipse ’rabbit warren of luxury'
Celebrity Eclipse ’rabbit warren of luxury'
What happens when you mix a shopping mall, an art gallery and a culinary district together and make it float?
Girl stabbed in Dunedin 'family harm incident'
Girl stabbed in Dunedin 'family harm incident'
A young girl was taken to hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed during a family harm incident in Roslyn, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Girl stabbed in Dunedin 'family harm incident'
Girl stabbed in Dunedin 'family harm incident'
A young girl was taken to hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed during a family harm incident in Roslyn, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Ambulance damaged
Ambulance damaged
A young man found on the ground caused $2000 of damage to an ambulance when he woke up and became "extremely violent" on his way to Dunedin Hospital, police say.
Flushing taps urged to avoid lead poisoning
Flushing taps urged to avoid lead poisoning
Master Plumbers says better infrastructure is needed urgently as scientists urge New Zealanders to flush their taps in the wake of the Waikouaiti lead scare.
'Extremely violent' man smashes up ambulance
'Extremely violent' man smashes up ambulance
A young man found unconscious on the ground caused $2000 of damage to an ambulance when he woke up and became "extremely violent" on his way to Dunedin Hospital.
Drunk driver at wheel of overloaded car
Drunk driver at wheel of overloaded car
A young man driving an overloaded Holden around Dunedin was three times over the adult alcohol limit, police discovered.