____________________ Submit * news (BUTTON) * National * World * Climate Change * Politics * Business * prosper * Farming * Technology * Sport * Rugby * voices & in depth (BUTTON) * perspectives * Pou Tiaki * Spotlight * Stuff Nation * Cartoons * Podcasts * living (BUTTON) * Travel * Homed * LifeStyle * Entertainment * Complex * Motoring * Food & Wine * Oddstuff * regions (BUTTON) * northland * Auckland * Waikato * Bay of Plenty * Taranaki * hawke's bay * manawatu * wellington * nelson * marlborough * canterbury * south canterbury * otago * southland * more (BUTTON) * Weather * Quizzes * Puzzles * Newsletters * about stuff (BUTTON) * contribute * Advertising * Careers * Privacy * Contact * stuff family (BUTTON) * stuff ads * neighbourly * mags4gifts * Ensemble * stuff events * stuff coupons 1. National Crime Hoax tsunami warning sparks police investigation Hamish McNeilly07:49, Sep 30 2022 * * * * * Residents in a Dunedin suburb allegedly received a fake tsunami warning from a teenager with a loudhailer. Supplied Residents in a Dunedin suburb allegedly received a fake tsunami warning from a teenager with a loudhailer. Police are investigating after a teenager allegedly drove around a city suburb broadcasting a fake tsunami warning through a loudhailer. Residents of low-lying South Dunedin reported a vehicle driving around streets and someone urging them to move to higher ground, talking of a level five tsunami alert. The incident, which unfolded about 9.30pm on Thursday, sparked a police investigation, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said. READ MORE: * Mayor ‘disappointed, frustrated’ at second fake vaccine incident in district * A $300,000 inheritance swindle: Waikato man scammed out of money left by dad * Civil Defence warning system error alerts NZ to earthquake that didn't happen With no confirmed tsunami, police issued a public statement saying it was a hoax. They later tracked a vehicle, and its 18-year-old driver to a Jackson St address. The teenager admitted to driving and playing loud music but denied mentioning the tsunami. The investigation continues. * * * * * most popular * Cruise itinerary curtailed thanks to strict biosecurity rules * Two firefighters injured in suspicious house fire in Levin * Chris Evans confirms his relationship with Alba Baptista in flashback Instagram post * Tesla slashes prices of its most popular models in NZ * 6-year-old shoots teacher during altercation in US classroom * Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: January 7, 2023 * Prince Harry’s Royal family ambushes 'harmed Queen’s health' * 'I can't even get kids' nappies': Westpac surprises customers with delayed transactions * Republican Kevin McCarthy finally elected House speaker in unruly post-midnight vote * The big change coming to international travel this year NeighbourlyTravel BookingsStuff CouponsWildCleanFamily NoticesStuff EventsAdvertisingCareersPrivacy PolicyCookies PolicyTerms & ConditionsEditorial CodeContact Us Breaking news? Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to newstips@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 697 8833 © 2022 Stuff Limited [pixel_112f1df2?a=dD1kNjg0NjRjM2MyZWU1NDUzMGM4YzMwZmUyMGVhZGY1YTU5MGUwO TYxJmpzPW9mZg==]