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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, on the evening of March 28. Police were alerted to the incident, which took place on private property, at approximately 7:10 PM. Despite…
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man arrested in Dunedin overnight faces multiple charges after a series of events on Thursday evening. The man was apprehended in Fraser's Gully after attempting to evade police. During the pursuit, police discharged a firearm, though no injuries…
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Stuart Street in Dunedin Blocked Due to Structure Fire
Stuart Street in Kaikorai, Dunedin, is currently blocked due to a structure fire that occurred this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at approximately 3:40 p.m. Road closures are in effect on Stuart Street, spanning…
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Crash Blocks Northbound Lanes on Dunedin Southern Motorway
A crash involving a logging truck and a car has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. and occurred between the Kaikorai Valley Rd turnoff and the Caversham Valley Road on-ramp. Emergency…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement CrashSouthern MotorwayDunedinNew Zealand PoliceLogging TruckTraffic DelayAccident
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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging
A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin. He is scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on December 5, facing charges of entering agricultural land with intent…
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Man Arrested in Dunedin for Pounamu Theft, 820 Kilograms Seized
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with obstruction after police executed a search warrant in Dunedin, discovering 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu. The man has appeared in the Dunedin District Court and has been released on bail. Further…
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Man Charged with Arson in Waikaia House Fire
A 35-year-old man from Dunedin has been charged with arson in connection to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Waikaia last year. The fire, which took place on Elswick Street, was reported just after midnight on February 21, 2024.…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Dunedin and Invercargill
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will visit Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend, marking the countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The public is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants,…
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. The quake, which occurred at 09:41:29 UTC on November 13, 2025, was centered at 56.697S, 142.069W, with a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located approximately 2792.9 km ESE of Waitangi,…
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Police Investigate Assault in Green Island, Dunedin
Dunedin Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Green Island early Sunday, October 12, and are asking the public for any information that might be relevant. At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of an…
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Man Charged After Threat Against Wellington Place of Worship
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged following a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court…
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Man Charged with Murder in Dunedin Homicide
A man is due in court today, charged with murder after another man died in North Dunedin. Police discovered the 36-year-old victim at a Great King Street property on Friday afternoon. It is believed the two men knew each other.…
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Homicide Investigation Underway in Dunedin Following Man's Death
A homicide investigation has been launched in North Dunedin following the death of a 36-year-old man on Friday. Police were called to a property on Great King Street at approximately 2pm after reports of a sudden death. Upon arrival, they…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld DunedinHomicide InvestigationGreat King StreetNew Zealand PoliceShona LowCrime StoppersNorth Dunedin
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Woman in Auckland
Auckland City Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana, who was last seen leaving the Sky City Hotel in central Auckland at 5.06am on August 21. Concerns are growing for her safety.…
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Methamphetamine and Cash Seized, Two Arrested in Christchurch and Dunedin
Two men have been arrested and a significant quantity of methamphetamine and cash seized following search warrants executed in Christchurch and Dunedin. The operation, conducted by the South Island Organised Crime Police, concluded a five-week investigation on Monday, August 18,…
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Name Released in Waitahuna Fatal Crash
Erin Lee Van De Water, 41, of Dunedin, has been identified as the woman who died in a Waitahuna crash on July 24, according to police. Authorities released her name following notification of next of kin. Police have expressed their…
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New Zealand Weather Shift: From Calm to Wet and Windy
A period of calm, frosty mornings is coming to an end in Aotearoa New Zealand, with rain and wind expected to return, according to MetService. Some regions experienced their lowest temperatures of the year this morning, including Dunedin Airport at…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Bank Settlement, Rugby Suspensions
RNZ is reporting that a class action lawsuit against ASB and ANZ banks is offering to settle for more than $300 million. It said the case involves more than 150,000 customers affected between 2015 and 2019. The banks breached credit…
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MetService Lifts Weather Warnings for Otago and Southland
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland, issued at 8:04pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The heavy rain warning for Dunedin and Clutha has also been lifted, as the rain has eased. The Meteorological…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 77-Year-Old in Dunedin
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 77-year-old Peter, who was last seen in the Kenmure area of Dunedin at approximately 10.30pm on Thursday, June 19. Peter was wearing grey trousers, a black or navy merino top, and black slip-on…
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