Marathon manhunt: Police make arrest after man allegedly points gun at officer, steals police car
Man allegedly pointed a gun at an officer, stole a police car and then a civilian's car.
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Man arrested after pointing gun at officer
Police have arrested a man who pointed a gun at an officer and stole a police car.
Manhunt under way: Man points gun at officers, steals police car
A major police operation is unfolding where they are hunting a speeding vehicle.
Family 'disgusted' over killer's earplugs during sentencing
Venod Skantha wore earplugs during his sentencing over the death of Amber-Rose Rush.
Clutha man jailed for violent drunken rampage
Michael Joseph Dunlea's wild spree ended in a stand-off with police.
Australian deportee beat partner unconscious
Misifosa Tapusoa chopped up his victim's clothes with scissors and spat in her face.
Council charged over wastewater pond death
Council considering its options after being charged over death of three-year-old.
'It's a massive loss': Volunteer firefighter mourned
Wayne Ferguson was a "lovely, bubbly" man who'll be sorely missed, friends say.
Killed motorcyclist had 'a big heart'
Former Aucklander Matthew Clark loved to ride his superbike, says grieving friend.
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Firefighters discover dead colleague at horror crash
A member of the Ranfurly Fire Brigade has died after a horror crash in Otago.
One dead in two-vehicle crash in Central Otago
The road is closed and diversions are in place.
Cause found for Shotover jetboat crash
Investigation finds steering failure led to crash which injured nine tourists.
'Incredibly stressful': Wedding invitations delivered weeks late
A Dunedin couple's wedding invitations were delivered nearly a month after the big day.
Family's anger as child abuser freed on parole
A Dunedin sex offender and former youth-group leader will be released on parole today.
Snail mail: NZ Post boxes left for a month
'Jam-packed' boxes: NZ Post concedes 1700 posted items went unprocessed
Dunedin man's disappearance, and daring flight
He stole a plane and vanished into thin air, only to come back from the dead years later.
Christchurch imam calls for an annual March 15 memorial
"They should not be forgotten" says Al Noor Imam Gamal Fouda.
Otago students placed in isolation over coronavirus fears
The University of Otago students had recently travelled to China.
Teen deaths: Driver lied about fiery crash
Nissan Maxima slammed into a pile of boulders and engine bay burst into flames.
Muslims don't want March 15 memorial
Otago Muslim Assn says victims of terror attack and families not told about service.
'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuse
Mother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.
$42m Lotto fever brings out the superstitions
Quirky behaviour comes to the fore as people will try anything to take the jackpot.
Underage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZ
Teen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.
Grace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?
There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.
The 50 Year Secret: Cold case confession - report to police ignored
Suspect in unsolved case reported to police a year before he died, but nothing was done.
8-year-old 'high on drugs' in resort town
'Where are mum and dad?' asks senior council figure.
Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued
Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.
Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week
Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.
Cruel hoax over missing dogs
Social media messages and phone calls from a person claiming to have lost dogs.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviour
Sophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Armed police raid on Dunedin house
Armed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property.
'It fed her spirit': Stephanie Simpson's friend says she loved NZ's mountains
A friend has spoken about Stephanie's love of mountains and her plans to explore NZ.
