Three arrested after fireworks shot at police in Dunedin

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11:02am

In this story Matt Lee

Three men were arrested following disorder on Dunedin's Castle Street on Wednesday night. Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks while responding to reports of people drinking and couches on fire. Sergeant Matt Lee stated that officers narrowly avoided being hit during the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 10:12am

   Fireworks shot at police in Dunedin for the second time, leading to three arrests (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 10:14am

   Fireworks shot at police officers responding to disorder calls on Castle Street in Dunedin (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 10:50am

   Castle St mayhem: Firefighters retreat as fireworks shot at them (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 6 Nov 2025, 11:02am

   Arrests after fireworks again aimed at police on Dunedin's Castle St (opens in new tab)