Man arrested after three-hour standoff in Dunedin

Saturday 31 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 31 May 2025, 6:35pm

Armed police arrested a 29-year-old man on Saturday following a three-hour negotiation at a Heriot Row property. The man, who was reportedly behaving in a threatening manner, was arrested for wilful damage around 4.15pm. He is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court.

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1. StuffSat 31 May 2025, 4:03pm

   Dunedin police negotiating with man after reports of ‘threatening’ behaviour (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 31 May 2025, 5:06pm

   Armed police arrest man after three-hour negotiation at Dunedin property (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 31 May 2025, 6:35pm

   Man arrested after three-hour standoff at Dunedin property (opens in new tab)