Light show caps Matariki celebrations
Birds, a waka and other illuminated shapes lit up Dunedin’s night sky to cap off this year’s Matariki celebrations at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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High hopes for new DCC boss
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High hopes for new DCC boss
Dunedin’s deputy mayor says the council’s new boss will be a ‘‘breath of fresh air’’ for an organisation in need of a ‘‘culture change’’.
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
Using artificial intelligence to identify new chemical compounds capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria has won a University of Otago graduate a coveted Fulbright scholarship.
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
When Richard Wilson established a distillery five years ago he never dreamt it would become the Small Batch Distillery of the Year.
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
A firestorm over long-term flood management in South Dunedin is stoking distress among locals while ignoring their wishes — and years of consultation, a local community group says.
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.
Matariki celebrations: evening
Matariki celebrations: evening
Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations held at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony
Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony
Hundreds gathered at the Tūhura Otago Museum Reserve in Dunedin before dawn yesterday to celebrate the Māori New Year and remember whānau and family that have died over the past year...
At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot
At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot
At least 11 people died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, a popular holiday destination, and 19 were missing, with firefighters still battling to bring one of the country's deadliest...
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
The thought of life without a roof for the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest makes Grace Murphie sad.
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
One person has been critically injured in a motorcycle crash that closed State Highway One just north of Dunedin for nearly six hours.
Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head
Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head
A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a...
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...