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Police fire shot from pistol while apprehending man in Dunedin
Officers involved in the "very dramatic incident" deployed a range of tactical options, including firing one shot from a police pistol.
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Evacuations as large blaze threatens properties in Otago
"The grass fire is emitting a lot of smoke which is drifting towards Alexandra. If you are in the vicinity of the smoke, please stay inside and keep windows closed," FENZ said.
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5:58pm
Dunedin's 'notorious' Castle St becomes attraction for international tourists
A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.
Sun, Feb 22
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Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying
The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road.
Mon, Feb 16
Flares spark late-night fire at Otago home, damage parked car
Officers are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage after flares fired into a Hampden street ignited a home and damaged a vehicle.
Thu, Feb 12
How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks
Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister in the family's lounge in Hāwera on January 1, 2023.
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