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    Many of the Dunedin City Council candidates’ campaign posters have had "googly eyes" pasted on...

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    ‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response

    An eyesore or harmless fun?

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    Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

    The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal...

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    Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

    Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss boy’s injuries

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss boy’s injuries

    A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.

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    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Candidates pursuing seats at the Dunedin City Council said their piece at the Brighton Rugby Club...

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    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.

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    University activist group reactivated

    Brian Roper. Photo: supplied

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    University activist group reactivated

    A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.

    Ceremony marks end of construction

    Those attending the pre-dawn blessing of the new ACC building in Queens Gardens got to see the...

    Ceremony marks end of construction

    A small group of people who braved yesterday’s frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.

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    Soil safety mandates ‘absurd’, property developer says

    Philanthropist Roger Fewtrell says the sheer cost of dealing with contaminated land on this...

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    Soil safety mandates ‘absurd’, property developer says

    Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.

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    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Lee Vandervis. Photo: supplied

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    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.

    Entrants eager for barista champs

    Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

    Entrants eager for barista champs

    A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

    Open-and-shut case

    Photos: Gerard O'Brien

    Open-and-shut case

    A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin yesterday when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.

    Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

    University of Otago School of Pharmacy researcher Professor Sarah Hook has been given a $1.2...

    Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

    The Health Research Council of New Zealand provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.

    SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

    Chelsea Harris. Photo: supplied

    SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

    New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".

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    Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

    Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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    Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

    A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards — for the fourth time in a row.

    Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

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    Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

    By Lillian Hanley of RNZThe government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.

    NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

    A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

    NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

    A NZ woman detained in a US immigration facility for weeks with her six-year-old son is recovering at her Washington home after being released, her lawyer says.

    French cheese recall over listeria fears

    Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI

    French cheese recall over listeria fears

    A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.

    Puppies dumped in national park

    The seven puppies were found by a member of the public in roadside vegetation. Photo: Doc/ supplied

    Puppies dumped in national park

    A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of seven puppies was found dumped in a national park in Taranaki.

    'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

    Winston Peters says he has reason to bring Trevor Mallard back to New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

    'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters is celebrating former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard being replaced as Ambassador to Ireland.

    Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

    Nasir Khan 81, sits amid the remains of damaged houses in Bayshonai Kalay, Buner district. Photo:...

    Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

    Residents in Pakistan where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people say they are too scared to go back to their deluged homes as authorities warn of more rain events to come.

    Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

    Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub after taking ketamine in October 2023. Photo: Reuters

    Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

    The accused LA drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" is to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anaesthetic that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, prosecutors say.
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