Student says Covid risk being taken seriously
Student says Covid risk being taken seriously
A student isolating after attending a Castle St party in Dunedin says he believes students are taking the risk of catching Covid-19 seriously.
Oscar Francis
Castle and Howe St parties confirmed as close contact sites
Castle and Howe St parties confirmed as close contact sites
A top Dunedin cop hopes parents give students a "good talking to" before they travel South over the coming days, as parties in Castle St and Howe St are confirmed as close contact exposure sites.
Octagon occupation protest impacts on businesses
Octagon occupation protest impacts on businesses
Octagon business owners are unimpressed by protesters occupying Dunedin’s upper Octagon, but protesters say they will remain until vaccine mandates are lifted.
Motorcyclist injured
Motorcyclist injured
A collision between a car and a motorbike resulted in a motorcyclist being transported to Dunedin Hospital yesterday morning.
Rider injured after car driver fails to give way
Rider injured after car driver fails to give way
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital yesterday after being hit by a car whose driver failed to give way.
Car fire thought caused by crash
Car fire thought caused by crash
Emergency services used breathing apparatus after they were called to a ‘‘fully involved’’ car fire near Dunedin last night.
Cold water poured on protesters' brazier burn
Cold water poured on protesters' brazier burn
Fire crews have been called out several times to extinguish brazier fires in the Octagon lit by anti-mandate occupiers.
Some students plan to party on in face of virus
Some students plan to party on in face of virus
Some Dunedin students are taking extra precautions but others say they will party on despite the threat of catching Covid-19 and hefty fines.
Owner of money handed in sought
Owner of money handed in sought
Police are seeking the owner of a ‘‘reasonable amount of money’’ handed in by a Good Samaritan.
Students shut down gatecrashed party
Students shut down gatecrashed party
A student flat closed down their party after it was flooded with uninvited guests last night.
Cold water poured on protesters' brazier burn
Cold water poured on protesters' brazier burn
Fire crews have been called out several times to extinguish brazier fires in the Octagon lit by anti-mandate occupiers.
Samaritan shoved into gutter after man knocked out
Samaritan shoved into gutter after man knocked out
A Good Samaritan was pushed over outside a North Dunedin dairy early today after intervening in an attack in which a man was knocked out.
Rest-home confirms Covid case
Rest-home confirms Covid case
Clare House rest-home in Invercargill is taking precautions after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.
One taken to hospital after collision in Kew
One taken to hospital after collision in Kew
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Invercargill rest home worker has Covid
Invercargill rest home worker has Covid
A rest home in Invercargill is taking precautions, including temporarily barring visitors, after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.
Invercargill rest home worker has Covid
Invercargill rest home worker has Covid
Clare House rest home in Invercargill is taking precautions after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Visitors have been temporarily barred.
Pedestrian hit by car seriously hurt
Pedestrian hit by car seriously hurt
A pedestrian was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car in Roslyn this morning.
Children in car that crashes down bank
Children in car that crashes down bank
A car-load of children went over a steep bank after a collision in Kew which resulted in one person being taken to hospital this morning.
Diverse views expressed by protesters camped out in Octagon
Diverse views expressed by protesters camped out in Octagon
A small number of anti-mandate protesters set up shop in the Octagon over the weekend in solidarity with the Wellington protests and say they are refusing to leave until vaccine mandates are lifted.
Winton firefighters isolating
Winton firefighters isolating
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.