On bail after alleged brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Wheels are already spinning in Otago after the government announced the Otago Rally will receive a major funding boost for its 50th anniversary next year.
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
A councillor who suggested naming rights for street signs could bring in private capital to Dunedin is apparently unconvinced the law is a roadblock.
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent in error.
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.
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Campaign claims ‘abhorrent’
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Campaign claims ‘abhorrent’
Andrew Simms has been accused of being more interested in campaigning for the next election than governing the city.
All Otago to have lidar mapping
All Otago to have lidar mapping
The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
The chief executive of embattled Otago Polytechnic is leaving the organisation.
Downed cable halts traffic
Downed cable halts traffic
Ravensbourne Rd was closed to traffic for a short time about 8pm yesterday after an overhead cable came down on to the road.
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ORC in two minds whether to move
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ORC in two minds whether to move
Views are mixed from Otago regional councillors over whether staff should move into the council’s new building, one highlighting governance may disappear but the staff will not.
‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
Almost 20 years after leaving Fiji for New Zealand, Indira Gounder can still remember the warm welcome her family got in the South.
Contribution recognised
Contribution recognised
A champion of digital archives at Dunedin Public Libraries has been awarded the service’s citation for this year.
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.
New Fish & Game headquarters opened
New Fish & Game headquarters opened
The new Otago Fish & Game headquarters on the outskirts of Mosgiel were opened yesterday, and have all the bells and whistles the organisation needs, its chief executive said.
Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm
Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm
The show starts near the street, with decorated trees and artificial flowery creations beckoning us to the theatre.
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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing
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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing
A lack of vision and hearing examinations — especially in rest-homes — has prompted researchers to call for more government funding for annual checks.
Design inspired by Tongan culture wins award
Design inspired by Tongan culture wins award
Connections to time, space and culture have propelled an Otago architecture student to the top of his class.
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One-way changes questioned
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One-way changes questioned
Separate truck lanes are in the pipeline for two one-way streets in the centre of Dunedin with questions raised about safety and the future of one small Dunedin business.
Barry Kloogh refused parole again
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Barry Kloogh refused parole again
A disgraced financial adviser behind a $15.7 million Ponzi scheme continues to lack empathy for his victims, a psychologist says.
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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required
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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required
As another horror story emerges from Oxford Court rest-home, WorkSafe says it did not pay a visit as complaints were more about employment disputes and health issues.