Total recorded crime in Otago Rural (the local authority areas of Queenstown, Central Otago and Waitaki) has continued to drop, decreasing by 7.2 % in the year to 30 June 2011. The total number of ... More
The Southland Police Area has continued to achieve positive results with an impressive 10.1% crime reduction for the 2011 financial year and a 58.4% resolution rate. The number of recorded ... More
A lively and festive atmosphere at the Ireland versus Italy match in Dunedin this evening has marked the final curtain for Rugby World Cup matches in Southern District.
Police say the ... More
Dunedin Police would like to reassure the public that they are closely scrutinising any gang activity in the city.
A number of gang members are currently on bail conditions including 24 ... More
Dunedin Police cordoned off an area of the suburb of Pine Hill early this afternoon, after receiving a report of a person with a firearm.
Police received a call at approximately 12.45pm ... More
A car and four-wheel drive utility towing a trailer were involved in a head-on crash on State Highway One about 5km north of Oamaru at about 1pm today.
The three people involved were ... More