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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...

NPC 2025 Round 10: Auckland 17-51 Otago

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Otago have beaten Auckland 17-51 in their Round 10 Bunnings NPC clash today at Auckland Grammar School. https://youtu.be/6lrvi42Ijkk?si=XnkWkiEJTalwg1ZO

Homicide investigation launched in Dunedin

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A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin on Friday. Police received reports of a sudden death at...

Wanaka police appeal for public help after suspicious fires

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Wanaka Police investigating suspicious fires are appealing for help from the public for information and video footage around the area. Police were called to reports...

NPC 2025 Round 9: Otago 41-26 North Harbour

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Otago have beaten North Harbour 41-26 in their Round 9 Bunnings NPC clash today at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/6A8ofoU7UTU?si=fccFobyjxod669Ff

NPC 2025 Round 8: Canterbury 36-38 Otago

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Otago have beaten Canterbury and lifted the Ranfurly Shield in their Round 8 Bunnings NPC clash today at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/lkV2a_pBeWg?si=Npa_YXKiABTKb-OC

Police seek public help after man found seriously injured in Queenstown

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Police are investigating an incident which left a man with serious injuries in Queenstown and are seeking help from the public. Officers were called to...

Police warn trampers after Middlemarch rescue highlights dangers of poor preparation

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Police are reminding anyone heading into the great outdoors this spring to be prepared, after a group of young adults was rescued in Middlemarch...

Firearm and drugs found in Queenstown vehicle stop

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A 30-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells from a vehicle in Queenstown. About 4:30am...

Dunedin fatal crash: Appeal for information

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Dunedin Police are appealing for the public’s help following a fatal crash on 4 September. Around 1.30pm, Police were called to a crash involving a...

NPC 2025 Round 6: Otago 29-10 Northland

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Otago have beaten Northland 29-10 in their Round 6 Bunnings NPC clash tonight in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/DcO-3P7DJ4c?si=BmbP2BvWCBEtykyF

Thousands report shaking after magnitude 4.8 quake near Marlborough Sounds; smaller tremor near Te Anau

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More than 7000 people reported feeling a moderate earthquake that struck in the Marlborough Sounds late on Saturday night. The magnitude 4.8 quake hit at...

Pharmacy error leaves woman overdosed on fentanyl patch

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A Dunedin woman suffered a serious overdose after being dispensed fentanyl patches six times stronger than prescribed. Within hours of applying the patch, she became...

Inexperienced surgeons and poor oversight blamed for fatal brain surgery at Southern hospital

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A 77-year-old man died in 2019 after inexperienced and uncredentialled surgeons performed a pituitary tumour operation at a Health New Zealand Southern hospital, prompting...

Sportsman on trial in Dunedin over infant’s rib fractures

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A well-known sportsman is standing trial in the High Court at Dunedin accused of causing 13 rib fractures to an infant, facing charges of...

NPC 2025 Round 3: Wellington 41-46 Otago

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Otago have beaten Wellington 41-46 in their Round 3 Bunnings NPC clash today at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua. https://youtu.be/GxkrkdS7g2M?si=NB4_6e_6kGL-MMqZ

NPC Round 1: Southland 15 – 24 Otago

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Otago have beaten Southland 15-24 in their Round 1 Bunnings NPC clash today at Rugby Park in Invercargill today. https://youtu.be/kQLItgjDBXA?si=4iYAR9gsOGItIBS9

Dunedin schoolgirl wins U9s world title by 8 shots

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Dunedin schoolgirl Joanna Ke has claimed a stunning victory at the World Champion of Champions golf tournament in Northern Ireland, taking out the under-nine...

Appeal for information following incidents in Queenstown

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Police are investigating a reported burglary and wilful damage in Queenstown and are appealing for information from the public. The burglary is thought to have...

Appeal for information following assault in Mosgiel

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Police are appealing for information from the public following an assault on the Mosgiel motorway off-ramp leading to the Quarry Road roundabout. On Wednesday 25...

Police investigate deliberate damage to rural cell tower in Lindis Pass area

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Cromwell Police are appealing for information following significant damage caused to a rural cellular tower in the Lindis Pass-Tarras Road / State Highway 8...

Four debutants named as All Blacks gear up to face France in Dunedin

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Four players are set to make their All Blacks debut in Saturday’s test against France in Dunedin, with Fabian Holland and Christian Lio-Willie named...

One person critically injured in early morning car fire near Dunedin

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A person is in critical condition after a car fire on Coast Road in Karitane, north of Dunedin, early Friday morning. Emergency services were called...

Southern police warn motorists to take care on roads

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Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow...

Queenstown police seek victim punched near ‘Cookie Time’ in late May

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Queenstown Police would like to speak to the victim of a seemingly unprovoked assault in late May. The assault happened about 2.40am on Sunday 25...

Dunedin school recovers $365K of misappropriated funds

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Logan Park High School in Dunedin has revealed that nearly $365,000 was misappropriated by a single individual between 2019 and 2024. The discovery was made...

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