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    Aramoana cribbies (from left) William Davis, 10, James Glover, 13, Mark Glover, Liam Glover, 11,...

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    Sandcastle strategy a ‘winner’ for family

    For one large Dunedin extended family, a lazy holiday breakfast in an Aramoana crib was spent devising a strategy on how to create a show-stopping sand structure.

    ‘Unafraid’ cartoonist dies aged 84

    A Garrick Tremain self-portrait.

    ‘Unafraid’ cartoonist dies aged 84

    Former Otago Daily Times cartoonist Garrick Tremain has died, aged 84.

    Father and son fillet their catch

    REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Father and son fillet their catch

    The master, Lindsay Keith, supervises his apprentice and son, Alex, as they fillet fish following a successful morning’s fishing on Saturday.

    Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership

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    Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership

    An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and to identify the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.

    Bella on top of dog name list again

    Seven-year-old cairn terrier Gizmo makes it ashore after abandoning a ride with paddleboarder...

    Bella on top of dog name list again

    If you yell the name "Bella" out at a Dunedin dog park, expect a swarm of labrador retrievers to answer the call.

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    ‘I’m just not prepared to be put off and put off’ for surgery

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    ‘I’m just not prepared to be put off and put off’ for surgery

    A 77-year-old Dunedin man has been forced to continue working so he can pay to have private hip replacement surgery, rather than wait up to four years in the public system.

    Magic moments: December 29

    Enjoying bubbles on Christmas Day are Codie Leigh Harvey, 5, from Alexandra and Milly Charteris,...

    Magic moments: December 29

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    Life on hold waiting for surgery

    Holly Peck-Locke. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Life on hold waiting for surgery

    A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.

    Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes

    Barrie Rutledge teaches at Saturday Morning Music Classes. Photos: supplied

    Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes

    Barrie Rutledge’s style is imprinted in Dunedin’s musical DNA.

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    Best-laid moving plans turn to custard

    Newly returned Dunedin resident Bill Fortes has been camping out in his home after a furniture...

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    Best-laid moving plans turn to custard

    A Dunedin couple who have just moved back to the city had their Christmas thrown into disarray when their possessions and presents failed to arrive with them.

    Swimming at Outram Glen not advised

    Outram Glen is a popular picnic and swimming area. Photo: ODT files

    Swimming at Outram Glen not advised

    High bacteria levels in the Taieri River at Outram Glen have prompted warnings for people not to swim in the area until the alert is lifted.

    ‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

    Parker Hood, 3, of Ashburton, and Honey the dog enjoy some time in the sun together at the Boxing...

    ‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

    Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?

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    Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed

    Steve Rushbrook. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed

    One boatie abusing a loophole and getting himself unlimited anchoring in Otago Harbour may find himself having to make other arrangements.

    More stormy weather possible for South

    Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

    More stormy weather possible for South

    Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.

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    Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year

    George St was filled with shoppers yesterday, all looking for bargains in the Boxing Day sales....

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    Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year

    Shoppers swarmed central Dunedin looking for bargains, but some retailers say Boxing Day sales are down from last year.

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    Rest-home subject of another grievance

    The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rest-home subject of another grievance

    Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.

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    Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

    Chinese holiday workers (from left) Simin Zhang, 29, Cong Li, 29, and Jia Hui Wang, 24, take a...

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    Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

    This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.

    Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

    Anna, 19, and her dad Mark Stevenson brought some festive cheer to the annual Christmas Day...

    Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

    Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?

    Zooming by

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUEIRY

    Zooming by

    Four-year-old Evie Coutts is chuffed with the new bike and helmet she got for Christmas.

    South African family enjoy city Christmas

    Sarah Williams, 4, does the delicious test on a chocolate Santa watched by her South African...

    South African family enjoy city Christmas

    Santa came down a motorhome vent for a South African family celebrating Christmas on the road in Dunedin.
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