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A patient took police on a wild ride after escaping Wakari Hospital in a stolen car.
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Simeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protesters
It follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.
Women, child injured after driver falls asleep, causing crash
The driver had just finished working a 12-hour shift.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Person cut from vehicle after Dunedin head-on crash
Firefighters freed the 'mechanically trapped' person at the scene of the accident.
Arson charge for no-show Outram hermit
John Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Man goes 'berserk' hours after prison release
He was released on November 15 but police were called by 12.30am the following morning.
Banking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thieves
Ray Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.
Dunedin flight forced to turn back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.
Who's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?
Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.
Multi-agency approach in bid to reduce youth crime at Dunedin bus hub
Police say the multi-agency response will steer troubled youths away from a life of crime.
Dunedin woman convicted after coffee assault, threats and wilful damage
A woman who doused a love rival in hot coffee claims she cannot remember the attack.
Miraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorway
Smoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.
Watch: 'He just floored it' - Woman's hit and run caught on camera
The woman suffered cracked ribs and a concussion - and the driver is still at large.
Brutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gang
Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.
Teen suspended from driving after taking selfie while being escorted by police
The teen was already over the demerit point limit.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain
Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.
Man caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spree
He faces a raft of charges, police say.
Man caught after alleged stolen credit card crime spree
He is one of two men caught by police after an alleged shopping spree with stolen cards.
BBQ burglar’s flaming cheek: Summer sizzle turns to summer fizzle
A Dunedin man’s summer sizzle has turned into a summer fizzle after brazen barbecue theft.
In tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savings
Westpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.
Police reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC site
DoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.
Sean Buis murder accused denied bail
Lance Colin Robert Moore appeared in the Dunedin High Court after pleading not guilty.
Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies
Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.
Three Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant Robertson
Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.
Overly amorous couple caught in the act in Dunedin
Couple warned by cops after allegedly having intercourse at well-known Dunedin locations.
Driver crashes in a paddock, heads to pub
An ultimatum to 'be home by 10am' resulted in a high-speed crash.
Frenzied attack: After 13 years in jail, killer still blames his victim
'Rouvi stressed the fault of the victim, saying she had woken him when he was sleeping.'
Bystanders assaulted in Dunedin’s city centre
Members of the public scored a ‘massive’ assist, helping police make a quick arrest.
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
DoC says it may never crack the case of Dunedin's missing albatross eggs.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.