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Arrest made after serious Dunedin assault

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Police investigating a grievous assault in Dunedin this morning are appealing to the public for information. At around 8am, Police responded to an address on...

Update: Search for Antoine Richard – Body found in lake

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The search for missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard is continuing, after he was reported missing in Cromwell last weekend. Antoine was last seen around...

Update: search and rescue operation for Antoine

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Police continue to search for Antoine Richard, 21, reported missing from Cromwell. Antoine was last seen on Saturday 21 March around 11.45pm at the Victoria...

Woolworths fined $33,000 over Dunedin rodent infestation

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Woolworths New Zealand Limited has been fined $33,000 over its failure to properly escalate and manage a rodent infestation at one of its supermarkets...

Two men sought in Queenstown disorder investigation

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Police making enquiries into a disorder at a store on Eleventh Avenue, Queenstown on 24 January 2026 would like to speak with the men...

Lake Manapouri incident name release

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Police can now formally name the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri last week, following a six-day search. He was 42-year-old Regan Soper,...

Fatal crashes – Dome Valley, Karitane, Foxon and Paparoa

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Fatal crash, Paparoa One person has died and another has moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Paparoa, Kaipara District. Emergency services were called to the...

Wanted shoplifters arrested in Queenstown

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A pitstop to curb a chocolate craving led to the arrest of two wanted shoplifters in Queenstown. On Tuesday 24 February an officer stopping in...

‘High risk’ offender arrested in Dunedin

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Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Brockville, Dunedin this evening. The man had been sought in relation to a series of offences committed in...

Search and rescue warn after surge in outdoor emergencies

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Southern Police Search and Rescue are urging anyone heading to the outdoors to be prepared after multiple search and rescue operations since the new...

Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year romance scam

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Dunedin and Auckland Police have made an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. Over this period an unsuspecting Dunedin...

Southern police warn drivers after fatal crashes ahead of Waitangi Day holiday traffic

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Southern District Police are urging all road users to slow down, stay alert and make safe choices as traffic volumes increase across the region...

Homicide investigation launched following death of woman in Clutha

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A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Crichton, Clutha last night. Emergency services were called to Adams Flat Road...

One dead after serious incident in Clutha

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One person has been found dead, and another is in critical condition, after a serious incident at an address in Crichton, Clutha this evening. Police...

Police seek public help after series of vehicle break-ins in Lake Hāwea

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Police are investigating multiple reports of vehicles being interfered with in Lake Hāwea and are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man...

South Island suspension bridge closed indefinitely after critical cable failures found

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Skippers Bridge near Queenstown will remain fully closed due to critical safety concerns after an inspection revealed failures in the suspension cables. Queenstown Lakes District...

Body found in search for missing tramper Connor Purvis

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Teams searching for missing man Connor Purvis have located a body high on the southern side of Mount Huxley about 9am this morning. "While formal...

Police appeal for witnesses after campsite assault

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Police are seeking information from the public after an assault at a Central Otago campsite that left three people injured. The incident occurred at the...

Police search for stolen ute and dogs after Central Otago burglary

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Police in Central Otago are asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen vehicle and two dogs following a burglary in Alexandra. The incident...

Queenstown assault investigation: Do you recognise this man?

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Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man pictured in these images. "We believe he may be able to assist us with our...

Search launched after calls for help reported on Dunedin walking track

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Police are appealing to the public for any information after receiving reports that someone was heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track,...

Four youths apprehended after burglary in central Dunedin

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Police have apprehended four youths following a burglary at an unoccupied property in Dunedin Central, after a quick response and help from the public. Officers...

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for parts of New Zealand – MetService

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A widespread bout of severe and unsettled weather is set to affect large parts of both the North and South Islands today, with authorities...

Government seeks feedback on proposed rock lobster catch changes

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The Government has opened consultation on proposed changes to two key rock lobster fisheries as part of its twice-yearly fisheries sustainability review, Oceans and...

Companies fined over $500,000 after Queenstown landslip forces evacuations

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Three companies have been ordered to pay more than half-a-million dollars after pleading guilty to Resource Management Act breaches linked to a devastating landslip...

Dangerous driving incident leads to fatal fall and jail sentence

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A violent argument escalated into a dangerous driving incident in Dunedin when one man clung to a moving trailer before falling and sustaining fatal...

Coroner finds Dunedin hunter’s fatal shooting was a tragic accidental discharge

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A hunter who died after being shot by her own rifle in the Blue Mountains Conservation Area was the victim of a tragic accident,...

Dunedin man charged with arson over suspicious Waikaia house fire

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Police have charged a 35-year-old Dunedin man in connection with a suspicious house fire that destroyed a property in Waikaia last year. Emergency services were...

Wānaka mountain guide mourned after fatal fall

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Wānaka-based mountain guide Thomas Vialletet has been remembered as a devoted father, husband and respected member of New Zealand’s guiding community after he died...

Dunedin man charged as police probe series of suspected arsons across the city

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A man has been charged as Dunedin Police continue to investigate a series of arsons around the city. Following his arrest on Wednesday, the 48-year-old...

Police recover stolen car from Lake Whakatipu after Remarkables Park burglary

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Queenstown Police are investigating a burglary at a commercial premises in Remarkables Park early this morning, after offenders used a stolen vehicle to break...

Central Otago gold mine gets green light

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New Zealand is poised to capitalise on renewed international demand for gold and minerals, with the Government granting a major mining permit for one...

Police seek information after air rifle fired at Port Chalmers home

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Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information. On Tuesday 28 October...

Police appeal for witnesses after early-morning assault in Dunedin’s Green Island

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Dunedin Police investigating an assault in Green Island early in the morning on Sunday 12 October are seeking information from the public. Police received a...

Government pledges $150K to support Southland and Clutha

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The Government has announced a $150,000 relief package to help communities in Southland and Clutha recover from the Labour Weekend storms that brought widespread...

Police charge man following threat against Wellington place of worship

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An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged in relation to a threat against a Wellington place of worship. "The man was arrested yesterday evening and...

Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago

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Canterbury ended their eight-year National Provincial Championship title drought with a thrilling 36–28 victory over Otago in Christchurch, reclaiming their long-held dominance in New...

NPC 2025 Semifinal 1: Otago 41-17 Bay of Plenty

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Otago have beaten Bay of Plenty 41-17 in semifinal 1 of the Bunnings NPC this evening at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. https://youtu.be/bh8CNcrd1bU?si=zxQGeIVx1H7Qq4ws

NPC 2025 QF1: Otago 44-41 Waikato

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Otago have beaten Waikato 44-41 in quarterfinal one of NPC 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/uVL-ptO9GbY?si=RYBcgiymJ5Q8ZLPK

Man charged in Dunedin homicide

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A man is appearing in court today on a murder charge following the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police located the 36-year-old deceased...

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