Mural honours famed musician
Mural honours famed musician
The late Dunedin singer/songwriter Martin Phillipps has been celebrated in a new mural.
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Growing enthusiasm at Blueskin show
Growing enthusiasm at Blueskin show
Beans and pumpkins of epic proportions were among many "unusual vegetables" that cropped up in Waitati at the weekend.
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‘Really pleased’ with behaviour, management
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‘Really pleased’ with behaviour, management
The father of a University of Otago student who died during a party in an overcrowded Dunedin flat says the weekend’s Hyde St Party was "exactly the sort of event" he was pleased to see.
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Working class-inspired outfit a cut above
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Working class-inspired outfit a cut above
A collection inspired by 20th-century workwear has netted a Dunedin designer two awards, including the top prize, at this year’s iD Dunedin Fashion Show.
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Contributions recognised: Composer up for highest honour
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Contributions recognised: Composer up for highest honour
A twice award-nominated composer whose theatre career began in Dunedin says it is "just completely insane" to be in the running for the highest honour in British theatre.
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Pop-up shop hoped to aid body positivity
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Pop-up shop hoped to aid body positivity
A Dunedin designer hopes her pop-up clothing store will create a space for people to try on garments that makes them "feel good about themselves".
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City’s heritage stars in time-travelling show
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City’s heritage stars in time-travelling show
A time-travelling adventure through one of Dunedin’s hidden treasures is shedding a light on the value of the city’s heritage.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.
Young designers vie for fashion week award
Young designers vie for fashion week award
Three young Dunedin designers are among 22 finalists from fashion schools across the globe in the running for awards celebrating up-and-coming talent.
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Answers to life’s questions given loudly
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Answers to life’s questions given loudly
What is the secret to happiness?
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Illuminating streets with nature
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Illuminating streets with nature
Dunedin is home to many marine mammals, but typically not ones that float three storeys in the air on the side of a building.
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Dunedin pet store co-owners retire after 19 years
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Co-owners retire after 19 ‘incredibly enjoyable’ years
Not everyone can say they love going to work every morning — but Dunedin pet store owner Judi Johnson says she sure has.
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Suitcase-sized show inspired by globetrotting surprises
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Suitcase-sized show inspired by globetrotting surprises
Hannah Smith says she is often taking "strange things" on to aeroplanes.
Tour offers peek into history’s wardrobe
Tour offers peek into history’s wardrobe
A 19th-century tea gown and a beanie belonging to the late Ralph Hotere are among historical garments being unveiled to the public as part of a rare tour at Tuhura Otago Museum.
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
A public-private partnership for the new Dunedin hospital remains in play after the government refused to rule it out.
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Mining company seeks $2.4m to fund gold hunt
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Mining company seeks $2.4m to fund gold hunt
A Canadian mining company is seeking more than $2 million from investors to fund their hunt for gold in Otago.
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Torpedo7 to reopen as The Outlet
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Torpedo7 to reopen as The Outlet
A Dunedin outdoors retailer is among ten branches closing around the country as part of a nationwide brand shakeup.
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New and old worlds joined for performance
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New and old worlds joined for performance
A multimedia Dunedin performance company are combining Māori instruments with digital cinema to celebrate the beauty of a traditional art form.
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Frustration over upgrade delays
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Frustration over upgrade delays
Dunedin skaters are "frustrated and disheartened" after promised investment in two skateparks appears to have been scrapped.
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Circus performance takes on rural tone
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Circus performance takes on rural tone
From pitchfork juggling to somersaulting on a tractor wheel, a Canadian circus troupe has made its New Zealand debut in Dunedin with a twist on rural life.