Near-miss after Lime scooter brakes allegedly tampered with
Lime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.
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The elderly woman entrusted the the 42-year-old caregiver with her bank cards.
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The mother, Selma George, may take up to a year and a half to heal.
Two babies injured in Otago crash
Two adults and two babies suffered moderate injuries when a car rolled today.
Watch: Dunedin man rides a Lime scooter on a La-Z-Boy
He said the stunt was about "making Limes more fun" and seeing what they were capable of.
Signs are good for Royal Albatross Otago colony
First albatross chicks of season emerge from shells at at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.
Family's helmet plea: Student in intensive care after Lime scooter accident
Injured scooter rider's family pleads for mandatory helmet law.
Dunedin identities to don running shoes to help the penguins
Steve Walker and Aaron Hawkins have a month to get fit for the 15.5km run in the Catlins.
43-year-old man remains critical after e-scooter accident
Police say no other vehicles were involved and confirmed the e-scooter was not a Lime.
Lime e-scooters 'should not be demonised' over Dunedin crash
A 26-year-old woman was riding the e-scooter when she collided with a truck yesterday.
Scooter rider injured in crash ran red light: Source
The scooter rider is a foreign national and there was no sign she was wearing a helmet.
'Horrible' violence: Zimbabwean expat fears for family
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Sex offender breaches ESO; tries to avoid drug tests
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She attacked her best friend, then followed her home to rip out clumps of her hair
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Applause as diverted Air NZ flight lands after fault
Airbus A320 was diverted when landing gear problem was detected.
'Better than Hondas': Lime-scooter burnout in Dunedin
Lime scooters in Dunedin are being used for all manner of tricks.
Steady stream of Dunedin Lime riders heading to ED
A steady stream of Lime scooter-related casualties have made their way to ED.
Doctor loses fight to have Amber Rush murder trial moved
Doctor accused of murdering Dunedin teen wanted his trial heard outside the city.
Feng shui expert: Year of the Pig a good year to make money
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'Dangerous and illegal': Lime e-scooter dumped on train track
The scooter was sliced in two after being left on the railway line near Abbotsford.
Man jailed for indecent act in library, blames datura
Indecent act that shocked teen as caught by library CCTV camera.
Workplace a cure for 'fomo' for these lifeguards
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Dozens of firefighters at Dunedin house fire
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World's steepest street: Police try to curb reckless Lime scooter behaviour
The use of Lime scooters in Dunedin's Baldwin St is already under scrutiny.
Judge praises 7yo's bravery as stepfather held her mum in headlock
Argument about dirty dishes erupted into violence in front of two children.
Man rides e-scooter down Baldwin St
A fleet of 300 Lime e-scooters was only launched in Dunedin earlier today.
Uphill battle: Wales tries to steal steepest street title from NZ
Guinness World Records investigates rival street's claim against beloved Baldwin St.
Cruise ship rape charge dismissed
The complainant faced the prospect of returning to NZ to give evidence in person.
Motorcyclist clocked travelling at 199km/h
Motorcyclist spotted by police on Saturday near the township of Waihola.
'Beyond idiotic': Motorcyclist clocked at 199km/h
Motorcyclist could face licence suspension, charge of dangerous or reckless driving.
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