PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDTwo dogs taken away in a stolen ute in Central Otago have been found — their owner saying she is "beyond relieved". The dogs, 9-year-old huntaway-cross Jock and 5-year-old blue heeler Nala, had been missing since 1pm Saturday after the ute they were still in was stolen from Omakau. She and her partner, Jacob Nolan, received the good news from police about 6.30am this morning. They were walking and were in good condition "considering what they've been through." Ms Jackson said a member of the public came across the offender "on a push bike with the two dogs".

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 22:28 UTC