Southern district news

Name release: Fatal crash, Glenross

bnjhy3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:51:02 +0000

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olice can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Glenross on 29 March.

He was 32-year-old Robert Douglas Ralston, from Wakari, Dunedin.

Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this difficult time.

A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 6 May facing a charge of manslaughter.

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Name release: Fatal crash, Clutha

bnjhy3 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:44:08 +0000

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Police can now release the name of person who died following a crash in Owaka, Clutha on Sunday 23 March.

He was 7-year-old O'siah Prasad, of Fairfield, Dunedin.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Fatal incident, Kononi

ebld47 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:54:48 +0000

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One person has died after an incident involving a tractor on private property in Kononi, Clutha, this afternoon.

Police were called about 2.20pm.

The death will be referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner.

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Body located in Dunedin believed to be woman reported missing

fljpp1 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:16:23 +0000

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Police can confirm the body of a woman has been found in the search for a 75-year-old reported missing in the Dunedin area on Friday 18 April.

While located deceased this morning, Police is pleased to have been able to reunite the woman with her family.

Police extend our condolences to the woman's family and friends during this difficult time and continue to provide them with support.

The death is not believed to be suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.

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Youths arrested following recent Gore burglaries

bnjhy3 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:42 +0000

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Seven youth have been arrested following a number of recent burglaries in the Gore area.

Between 5pm Monday 7 April and 8am Tuesday 8 April, Gore Police received reports of multiple reports of burglaries in the Main Street area.

After making a number of enquiries into the incidents, Police identified and located seven young people who are believed to be involved.

Some of the young people were located in the Dunedin area.

The seven youth have been spoken to by Police and have been referred to Youth Services.

Fatal crash, Brockville Road, Dunedin

bnjhy3 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:17:13 +0000

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A man who was critically injured following a crash in Brockville last month has died in hospital this morning.

The crash occurred on Brockville Road at about 4:15pm on Saturday 29 March.

A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 24 April, charged with reckless driving causing injury in relation to the incident.

Further charges are being considered.

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Police seeking information about speeding motorcyclist, Queenstown

bnjhy3 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:19:10 +0000

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Please attribute to Sergeant Sam Oram

Queenstown Police are seeking information from the public after a speeding motorcyclist failed to stop for Police.

At around 4:20am yesterday (Monday 14 April), a vehicle was seen by Police travelling at around two times the posted speed limit on Frankton Road, near Yewlett Crescent.

The bike was signalled to stop, however it failed to do so. Due to the speed, Police did not pursue. The last sighting of the bike was at about 4:25am as it travelled past the Z petrol station on Frankton Road, heading towards the Queenstown CBD.

Fatal crash, Waitati

atei54 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:00:58 +0000

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One person has died after a crash north of Dunedin overnight.

Emergency services were called to the Northern Motorway south of Waitati shortly after 3:30am, where a car had gone down a bank.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was sadly located deceased.

The road remains blocked while a scene examination takes place – light vehicles are asked to follow the marked detour.

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Name release: Fatal crash, Gore

bnjhy3 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:56:54 +0000

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Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April.

He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Police are working to determine the circumstances of the crash.

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Fatal crash, Gore

ACACN9 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:15:01 +0000

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Southern

One person has died following a serious crash on Charlton Siding Road, Waimumu, Gore last night.

The crash involving a single vehicle was reported at around 10pm, Saturday 5 April.

Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased at the scene.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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