‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
A South Island mother says she is "gutted" by the extensive damage caused to her son’s car after it was stolen by a 12-year-old.
Oscar Francis
Firefighters voice concerns over staff shortages
Firefighters voice concerns over staff shortages
A firefighters' union has criticised ongoing staff shortages, saying Fire and Emergency New Zealand is playing "Russian roulette" with the lives of the public.
‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
‘Gutted’ by damage to son’s car caused by 12-year-old
A Dunedin mother is says she is "gutted" by the extensive damage caused to her son’s car after it was stolen by a 12-year-old.
Drink-driving levels concern police
Drink-driving levels concern police
The actions of severely intoxicated drivers at the weekend have left Dunedin police disappointed.
City assaults committed by group, police say
City assaults committed by group, police say
A group of men wandering central Dunedin demanding alcohol and cigarettes instigated two assaults against four people, police say.
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Young drink-drivers 'disappointing': Police
Dealing with a number of severely intoxicated drivers at the weekend has left Dunedin police disappointed.
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in assault
One hotel employee was knocked out and another was concussed when they were assaulted while on a break at the weekend.
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
Hotel worker knocked out, another concussed in Dunedin assault
One hotel employee was knocked out and another was concussed when they were assaulted while on a break at the weekend.
Man vomits in patrol car
Man vomits in patrol car
Police officers were left unimpressed after a drunk brawler vomited in the back of a patrol car en route to Dunedin Hospital.
Bus discount welcomed, but service disruption rife
Bus discount welcomed, but service disruption rife
Dunedin bus users are pleased about an extension of half-price fares announced in yesterday’s Budget, but services in the city are being hit hard by driver sickness.
Hatchet removed from bonnet of car following Mosgiel crash
Hatchet removed from bonnet of car following Mosgiel crash
Police were seen removing a hatchet from the bonnet of a crashed car after an arrest was made near Mosgiel today.
Driver unhurt but covered in milkshake during crash
Driver unhurt but covered in milkshake during crash
A driver was left covered in milkshake after a collision between a truck and a car on Dunedin’s one-way system.
Violent youths kicked shopkeeper during alcohol shoplifting incident
Violent youths kicked shopkeeper during alcohol shoplifting incident
A central Dunedin shop owner says a group of youths who kicked him in the groin during a shoplifting attempt were taking advantage of their age to get away with antisocial behaviour.
Digger catches fire in Southland
Digger catches fire in Southland
Emergency services have been called after a digger caught fire in Southland.
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
A "rubbernecking" man was fined for filming a crash scene while driving on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday.
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
Rubbernecker fined for filming motorway crash scene
A "rubbernecking" man was fined for filming while driving at a crash scene on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday.
Beehive bandit hit peace garden
Beehive bandit hit peace garden
Thousands of bees are likely to die after being stolen from a central Dunedin peace garden.
Traffic builds up after ute crashes on Southern Motorway
Traffic builds up after ute crashes on Southern Motorway
One lane has been closed on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway after a soil-laden ute crashed into a barrier.
Residents disturbed by yelling man
Residents disturbed by yelling man
Some Dunedin residents were disturbed early today by a man running down a street yelling after crashing his car.
Car and logging truck collide
Car and logging truck collide
Emergency services personnel check the remains of a car after it and a truck collided on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday morning.