After failing to stop a young driver for allegedly travelling at excessive speed in a 50kmh zone, police officers just went to his house and waited for him to come home. ‘‘They attempted to stop the vehicle on Gordon Rd, but when they activated their red and blue lights, the vehicle accelerated away. Instead, officers drove to the registered owner's house, and while waiting outside the property, the vehicle pulled into the driveway. ‘‘The 21-year-old male driver was exhibiting signs of recent alcohol consumption. Sgt Lee said the vehicle was being driven by a 20-year-old man, and his license had been suspended for 28 days.

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File photo: Getty ImagesA Frankton man was caught with hundreds of child porn images on his laptop and cellphone after he took them to a Queenstown IT business. However, the business called the police after finding several images depicting children in sexually suggestive poses. Judge Williams told Shuter his sentence had to reflect the "immense suffering caused by people such as yourself who create a market for images of children being sexually abused". He had denied responsibility and repeated the excuse the images "did not specify the ages of the children". He also ordered that Shuter be registered as a child sex offender.

Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality. The facility would be New Zealand’s first AI factory. The factory would include the construction of a 78,000sq m AI factory in Makarewa, just north of Invercargill, equipped with a grid exit point electricity substation. Once operational, it would consume 280MW of power, making it New Zealand’s second-largest electricity user after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. Consent for the project was approved by the Southland District Council, Environment Southland and Invercargill City Council.

The robbery happened in George St. Photo: Google MapsAn alleged brazen, broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court. Sergeant Matt Lee said police were called to George St about 5pm on Wednesday after receiving reports from members of the public that two males had taken money off an intoxicated woman who had passed out in the street. ‘‘So she couldn't stop them from taking the money. ‘‘A 42-year-old male and a 54-year-old male have both been charged with theft and possessed cannabis. ‘‘They've been held in police custody to appear in court today with their bail opposed.’’He said bail would be opposed because of the men’s previous convictions, and the seriousness of the new charges they were facing.

The flames took hold quickly, and soon engulfed the downstairs area of the split-level house perched on a steep hillside street in Nelson. One tenant, who had just moved into the rental, escaped by running through the flames and was badly burned. It went up so fast.”Arrived with can of fuelAbout 9.50pm that night, Sparks went to the address carrying a jerry can of petrol he had bought from a nearby fuel station. He suffered smoke inhalation and burns to 20% of his body, and required treatment in Nelson Hospital’s intensive care unit before he was flown to Hutt Valley Hospital burns unit. Home owner suffered ‘significant loss’The owner of the property had suffered a significant financial loss as the house had been destroyed, as well as significant stress trying to sort out the insurance.

Photo: Supplied via RNZA New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment. "We are very worried about the future of blood cancer therapy in New Zealand and the welfare of New Zealanders with blood cancer." He hoped that the letter will push the prime minister to work with healthcare professionals on moving blood cancer treatment forward. "We're in a desperate, desperate state at the moment, New Zealanders are dying prematurely from blood cancer and we need to sort it out." Health Minister Simeon Brown said in a statement that improving cancer treatment and outcomes was a key priority.

Images from a Santana Facebook post in February celebrating its communications tower and building, which have been deemed illegal and are being taken down. A Santana Facebook post on February 20 showed images of the tower and an accompanying building on the summit of Battery Hill in the Bendigo hills, which Santana wants to dig for gold. Alternately, Santana could shut down the tower and apply for "retrospective land-use consent to authorise all the activities". Thomson Gorge Rd has been dug up for installation of fibre optic cables as part of "early enabling works" for the proposed Bendigo gold mine. Council roading manager Paul Fleet said the council proposed allowing this work prior to mine approval, claiming it would give "tangible" safety improvements, remove dust, reduce noise and provide "health benefits".

Photo: Stephen JaquieryA high-risk sex offender has been jailed again for flouting a court order. Paul Thomas Neumann, 64, was made subject to an Extended Supervision Order (ESO) in 2017 after serving 10 years behind bars for sex crimes against young girls. The court heard on October 22 he had parked outside the Dunedin City Library and walked to George St to have some photographic film developed. The court heard he had previously received warnings about his non-compliance before charges were eventually laid. Because he had been locked up since December, he would be immediately released, the court heard.

Explosive ordnance disposal workers walk along the construction site at the demolished Carola Bridge on the banks of the Elbe against the backdrop of the historic old town. Photo: Getty ImagesAbout 18,000 people will evacuate an area of central Dresden today after a World War 2 bomb was discovered in the city, police said yesterday. The fire brigade said two suspicious objects were found on the banks of the Elbe river near the Carola Bridge. Authorities said the evacuation would be the largest in Dresden since World War 2. The objects were discovered in an area where the Carola Bridge, which collapsed in 2024, is to be rebuilt.

An Oamaru man was seriously injured after he was trapped under a car outside Mitre 10 Mega in Oamaru on Monday. PHOTO: JULES CHINAn Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a car while trying to leave a hardware store. The 76-year-old woman’s car rolled backwards off the man, then he was caught between it and the building’s concrete wall. Emergency services were called to assist and it was discovered his leg was broken, Sgt Lee said. He was transported to Oamaru Hospital in a serious condition, Sgt Lee said.

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl? Teacher Jason Morgan made multiple sexual comments to students while working as a boarding house assistant in 2023. During term one and two, Morgan made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature while in his capacity as house assistant. During this exchange, the decision says Morgan told the student he’d "come on your mum’s back". Later that month, Morgan made inappropriate comments in front of several students when speaking about hunting.

"The way it's recorded in the consumer price index (CPI) is it's quality adjusted … there are two things going on. Both of those things are happening at a great pace, particularly in things like technology. Now, for probably relatively the same dollar price, you're getting quite a bit more in terms of what it can achieve. "You're getting much more efficient vehicles over time, their technology is of a higher standard and there are more safety features. "If you want an old vintage one you are probably getting it for $2 at the op shop or something ... compared to what it might have originally retailed for.

PHOTO: JULES CHINAn Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a woman’s car while trying to leave a hardware store. The 76-year-old woman's car rolled backwards off the man, and he was then caught between it and the building's concrete wall. Emergency services were called to assist and it was discovered his leg was broken, Sgt Lee said. Inquiries revealed the woman had been attempting to enter a car park when her foot slipped off the brake and on to the accelerator. He was transported to Oamaru Hospital in a serious condition, Sgt Lee said.

The University of Otago has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease within the student community. In an email to students, vice-chancellor Grant Robertson said the university was working with public health to contain the infection. "Although the bacteria can be passed from person to person, it is relatively uncommon for even family contacts to become ill," Robertson said. He said it was important to know the symptoms and seek medical help quickly if students felt unwell. "If you experience fever together with headache, neck stiffness, or feel suddenly very unwell, please seek medical help immediately."