A Dunedin pizza delivery driver took an unexpected detour after her vehicle ran out of gas midway up a steep street and rolled away into a lamp post. A 21-year-old delivery driver had been driving up the hilly street when the vehicle suddenly lost power. It was "likely because it’s ran out of gas", Snr Sgt Bond said. The delivery driver was uninjured. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said three firetrucks, one tanker and a support vehicle responded to what was initially reported as a car crashed into a house.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 11, 2026 23:21 UTC