Police took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirms
Officers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.
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An Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.
Darts rage: Player thrown out of second club
'I'm no saint, and I'd had a bellyful... sometimes you've got to stick up for yourself'.
Offender's life would be 'totally ruined' by conviction: Judge
Dunedin man avoids conviction and receives permanent name suppression.
Tenants baffled after intruder floods bathrooms, sprinkles sand
'If it was more malicious I'd probably feel less safe', resident says after odd break-in.
Crews fight blaze at Otago University
Emergency services were called to the College of Education auditorium at 8.25am.
Cancer treatment 'screwed up... an absolute disaster'
Litany of misdiagnosis, missed opportunities and mishandled appointments.
First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report
'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'
Man who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second time
John Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.
Mad Magpie: Social cricketer faces life ban for attacking opponents
The Mad Magpies wicketkeeper admitted assaults sparked by an umpire's decision.
'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
Missing for 43 years: The baffling disappearance of Michael Dudley
"People can go missing quite easily, but cars and things? We generally find them."
Pensioners at war: The tiny town torn apart by 'toxic' dispute
Beneath Palmerston's calm exterior, tensions between rival pensioners have been bubbling.
'Put it away': Serial flasher convicted for 35th time
Barry Allan New has 34 convictions for obscene behaviour or indecencies since 1984.
International flights dropped from Dunedin Airport
Before Covid-19, Virgin Australia flew two to three direct weekly flights from Dunedin.
Wild city: How and where to see wildlife in Dunedin
Dunedin is home to a curious range of wildlife all within easy reach from the city centre.
Train driver didn't see teen climate protesters on tracks until it was 'dangerously' close
Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti activists have again stopped a train from leaving Dunedin.
Former Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull's funeral at town hall
The hall has capacity for 2200 people, seated.
'Polite and compliant': Gang member who blackmailed man for 250,000 paroled
Muru Muru Taana-Andrews, 34, will be released from prison next week.
'A good show': Visitors drenched as waves crash against sea wall
Short breaks between waves and a high tide should mean another good show in Dunedin today.
'Cheeky twinkle in his eye': Tributes flow for Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull
Dave Cull was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October last year.
Mistreatment claims spark investigation at Dunedin animal park
SPCA and MPI staff descend on Animal Ark which opened this month.
Repeat drink-driver rolls her car into sea, lucky not to drown
Angela Jean Carey has been convicted of drink-driving eight times.
Jack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow falls
A midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.
Mercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South Island
Otago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.
'Forever with my love': Six60 band member's surprise backstage wedding proposal
It was another memorable occasion on an already unforgettable night.
Anzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZ
Thousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.
Dunedin Hospital's 'Code Black' could have been avoided if signs acted on
On March 24, the hospital became so overcrowded that 18 patients were left waiting in ER.
David McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satirise
Kiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.
The sculpture that went missing for 18 years
The work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.
'Falling on deaf ears': Laser strike concerns going unheard
Captain Tim Robinson wants to see the penalties for laser strike offenders doubled.