A 31-year-old man is before the courts following an investigation into the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter in Mosgiel.
In the early hours of...
Charles Gibbon, a prominent businessman and investor, has officially become a shareholder in the Highlanders.
Known for his early investment in the successful Australian software...
Dunedin Police are appealing for information from the public following an attempted robbery of a commercial premises in the North East Valley area.
At around...
Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri...
Otago Lakes Area Police are urging parents to know where their teens are and take responsibility for their welfare, after emergency services responded to...
Police investigating a crash in Tikipunga this afternoon are appealing for any CCTV/dashcam footage which may assist with enquiries.
At around 3.05pm today, a bicycle...
Pierre John Parsons, now known as "PJ" and identifying as a "transgender woman", has unsuccessfully sought to have an extended supervision order (ESO) lifted...
In an update to the investigation into the death of Karen White, police have confirmed they are following promising leads.
Karen White, a 60-year-old from...
Dunedin’s King Cobra gang pad has been restrained by Police following a joint operation targeting a large-scale, organised crayfish crime ring.
Police and Fisheries New...
Two men have been arrested after three Police officers were assaulted at a checkpoint in Dunedin yesterday, Sunday 8 December.
The incident happened at around...
New Zealand has suspended all poultry exports after detecting the "highly pathogenic" H7N6 bird flu at a Moeraki egg farm, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard...
Police have admitted to a security breach after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Queenstown itinerary was left visible on a locked police vehicle's dashboard.
Otago Lakes...
Grateful to be alive, Meagan McNamara credits her nursing background for her determination in refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
This was a decision which Meagan believes...
A proposed 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Wānaka has sparked substantial opposition, with 339 out of 366 submissions to the Queenstown Lakes District Council opposing...
Newly released papers reveal that the Dunedin hospital rebuild project has been plagued by poor governance, leading to significant delays and cost overruns.
Between 2021...
Dunedin Police are seeking public assistance following the death of a cyclist on Portobello Road on Sunday, October 20.
The cyclist was discovered around 3:30...
The government has stepped in with an additional $50,000 of financial support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago, as relentless...
Approximately 35,000 people are protesting in Dunedin, according to police reports, in response to proposed cuts to the city's hospital.
Government ministers announced on Thursday...
Queenstown Police are continuing their investigation into the theft of several flags set up for the 'Winter Pride' event, which were reported missing on...
Police updates on crimes and investigations for 18 August 2024.
Five arrested following Bethlehem Burglary, Tauranga
Five people have been arrested following a burglary in Tauranga...
Two people have been arrested following drug related search warrants in the Southern and Canterbury Districts last week.
With the assistance of a drug dog...
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel known for co-founding PayPal and his early investments in Facebook, has scrapped plans to construct a luxurious 330-metre-long lodge overlooking...
Southern Police are disappointed with motorists after issuing many infringement notices where drivers were found to be displaying dangerous driving behaviours and driving over...
Police updates on crimes and investigations for 28 June 2024.
Fatal crash, Malaghans Road, Dalefield
Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road,...
The Southern Heritage Trust in Dunedin is devastated by the imminent demolition of a historic Edmund Anscombe-designed home on Stuart Street to make way...
Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop has passed away at the age of 25.
The rugby community, including New Zealand Rugby, the New...
Police updates on crimes and investigations for 11 June 2024.
Fatal Crash, SH8, Alexandra
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on SH8/Alexandra-Fruitlands...