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Migrant influx boosts school rolls
An influx of migrants and growing industry in Central Otago has caused school rolls in the region to balloon over the past 10 years, principals say.
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Love in the time of rail’s revival
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Love in the time of rail’s revival
Nearly 50 years ago, John Maclean travelled from Auckland to Gore by rail to propose to his wife.
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
A Dunedin principal says she is no "miracle worker" despite her school’s roll increasing by more than 150% in her time there.
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St John facing rise in abuse
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St John facing rise in abuse
An angry caller threatened to hunt down an ambulance dispatcher and "put bullets" in her and her family.
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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury
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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury
A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.
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Air quality monitor installed at school shares real-time data
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Air quality monitor installed at school shares real-time data
A Dunedin school is helping monitor its community’s air thanks to a former student’s initiative.
Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park
Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park
Crews have been called to put out a fire in a Mosgiel industrial park for the second day in a row.
Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'
Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'
A few late-night drinks ended in a punch up and two arrests when a group of friends including a 62-year-old got into a 2am argument over the choice of music.
Doula helping the dying find peace
Doula helping the dying find peace
A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.
Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held
Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held
University of Otago exchange students are celebrating a Japanese coming-of-age tradition that is more than 1300 years old.
Summer School in full swing at university
Summer School in full swing at university
Some University of Otago students have cut their summer holidays short to get ahead in their degrees.
Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay
Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay
Dunedin police are seeking more information about an alleged assault in the Andersons Bay area.
Restoring a piece of history
Restoring a piece of history
A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.
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Onboard from behind the camera
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Onboard from behind the camera
When Elliot Chilton Phillips discovered he could not keep up with his friends skating, he decided to pick up a camera and film them instead.
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A quiet place for forgiveness
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A quiet place for forgiveness
The Catholic confessional ritual has a few intricacies that are not all that obvious. Mark John spoke to the Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley to learn...
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Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade
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Fewer ships, drop-off sites affect trade
Dunedin retailers say they have their fingers crossed for a busy cruise ship week ahead following a season that has been "pretty average" so far.
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Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year
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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.
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
Dunedin Hospital may not be the best place to spend Christmas but a 140-year-old tradition known as the "Richmond Shilling" ensures it is not the worst.
South African family enjoy city Christmas
South African family enjoy city Christmas
Santa came down a motorhome vent for a South African family celebrating Christmas on the road in Dunedin.
200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha
200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha
A blast of lighting, hail and thunder has capped off Christmas Day in Dunedin.