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Queenstown police seek public’s help in search for overdue hiker

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a hiker who has not returned from a trek in the Wye Creek area. Sanjeev,...

Man arrested for laser-strike on rescue helicopter

At about 10pm Monday night Police were notified by the Otago Rescue Helicopter that they had been struck by a high-powered laser. Due to quick...

Meagan McNamara at the “Safe & Effective” Roadshow: Ex-nurse credits vaccine refusal for survival

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...

McDonald’s in Wānaka: Majority push back on the Golden Arches

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...

Dunedin Hospital rebuild debacle blamed on ‘governance failures’

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...

Appeal for information following death of Dunedin cyclist

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...

Jailed Dunedin woman used power of attorney to steal nearly $1m from her mother

Dunedin woman Julie Elisabeth Morton has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison after admitting to stealing nearly $1 million from...

Additional support for Southland and Otago farmers announced

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...

Dunedin declares State of Emergency as torrential rain triggers evacuations and flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin as heavy rain continues to batter the region, with a severe weather warning in place...

Thousands protest against potential Dunedin Hospital cuts

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...

Teen to appear in court over threatening email to Dunedin school

A teenager is due to appear in court after a threatening email was sent to Bayfield High School this morning. Police were alerted to the...

Queenstown pride flags: Cops put out further call for assistance

Queenstown Police are continuing their investigation into the theft of several flags set up for the 'Winter Pride' event, which were reported missing on...

Cops and legacy media on the hunt for Pride flag thieves

The Queenstown police have released images of four men involved in the removal of around 30 Pride flags in the days leading up to...

Police updates – Tiniroto post mortem, Clutha capsize, multiple arrests in Tauranga

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...

Man arrested following suspicious car fires in Alexandra

A man has been arrested and will appear before the courts charged with arson and stealing a motor vehicle in Alexandra yesterday. At about 4am...

Drugs charges laid following search warrants in Queenstown and Canterbury

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...

Billionaire abandons Lake Wanaka luxury lodge build

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...

Top lawyer Implicated in child record destruction scandal

Following a finding made in the Abuse in Care report, the president of the New Zealand Law Society is facing a formal complaint for...

Southern District Police disappointed by driving behaviour

Southern Police are disappointed with motorists after issuing many infringement notices where drivers were found to be displaying dangerous driving behaviours and driving over...

Witnesses sought – fatal crash, Wanaka

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash between a car and a cyclist in Wanaka earlier today. Emergency services were called to the...

Police updates – Serious crashes

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,...

Historic Dunedin home set for demolition despite community opposition

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...

Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop dies, aged 25

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 – serious crashes Okaihau, Mangere East, Alexandra, New Lynn gas station burglary

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...

Information sought following spate of rural burglaries in South Otago

Police investigating a number of burglaries on rural properties in the South Otago area are seeking assistance from the public to identify the offenders. Two...

Jetstar faces second flight incident in a week amid rough turbulence

A Jetstar flight from Auckland to Dunedin was forced to turn back on Saturday due to heavy turbulence, marking the airline's second incident this...

Teenage boy dies after Dunedin stabbing

A teenage boy injured in a stabbing incident at a transport hub on Great King Street in Dunedin yesterday afternoon has died in hospital. Emergency...

Quick arrests after Shag Point robbery

Three people have been arrested following a theft at Shag Point, Palmerston, yesterday morning. At around 9.45am, Police received a report of a bus being...

Police seek sightings of fisherman on day he disappeared

Police investigating the disappearance of a fisherman at the Waitaki River on Monday 22 April would like to hear from anyone who may have...

Unexplained death in Dunedin being investigated

Police are conducting enquiries after a person was located deceased on Garfield Avenue, Dunedin, yesterday. Initial indications suggest the deceased may have been at the...

Fatal Crash – Cromwell-Clyde Highway, Cromwell Gorge

Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on Cromwell-Clyde Highway at around 6:35am on Wednesday 27 March. He was Kelan Michael Ray...

Appeal for sightings of red Mitsubishi Triton ute in Queenstown investigation

Queenstown Police are asking anyone who saw a Mitsubishi Triton Ute, similar to the one shown in the photo above, driving in Hanley’s Farm...

Rodent issue re-surfaces at Dunedin supermarket

South Dunedin's Woolworths, previously known as Countdown, has encountered yet another couple of rat sightings, approximately a month after taking extensive pest eradication measures. After...

Pukaki crash: Police appeal for witnesses

As an investigation into a fatal crash on State Highway 8 at Pukaki on 30 March continues, Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed...

Queenstown laundromat owner ordered to pay former employee $60,000

The Employment Relations Authority has ruled in favour of Vanessa Chandler, a former employee and close friend of Jody King, the sole director of...

Wānaka New World stores defy Easter trading laws

Foodstuffs' New World supermarkets in Wānaka have sparked controversy by opting to keep their doors open throughout the Easter weekend, flouting trading regulations that...

Vehicle located in search of missing Dunedin man

Dunedin Police have located a vehicle in the search for a missing 44-year-old man. 'Jon' was last seen on Tuesday 12 March in Dalmore, and...

Five arrested over serious assault in Dunedin last week

Dunedin Police have arrested and charged five people in relation to a serious assault on Selwyn Street on Saturday 2 March. A number of search...

Beehive thieves target Cromwell property

Cromwell Police are appealing for the public’s help after dozens of beehives were stolen from a Mount Pisa property. The burglary is thought to have...

Dunedin organised crime operation busted

A 67-year-old man has been arrested and charged with numerous offences following a search warrant in Dunedin this week. On Monday 4 March, Southern District...

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