Protesters call for boycott of McDonald’s
Protesters call for boycott of McDonald’s
Marches of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and now a boycott of some international brands, continue to attract hundreds every weekend in Dunedin.
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Journalists take the plunge in solidarity
Journalists take the plunge in solidarity
Supporting efforts to free an American journalist imprisoned in Russia for a year is a way of standing up for journalists everywhere, says the organiser of a swim at Brighton Beach in Dunedin.
Festival chance to showcase cultures
Festival chance to showcase cultures
It was an honour and a privilege to showcase their cultures at another successful Moana Nui Festival, members of Dunedin’s Pasifika community said.
Protesters call for boycott of McDonald's
Protesters call for boycott of McDonald's
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets over the weekend to call for a ceasefire in Gaza - and now a boycott of some international brands.
Protesters demand ceasefire, boycotts in solidarity with Gaza
Protesters demand ceasefire, boycotts in solidarity with Gaza
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Dunedin calling again for a ceasefire in Gaza and a boycott of some international brands.
Pupil to attend international science forum in London
Pupil to attend international science forum in London
An East Otago High School pupil set to travel to the United Kingdom for a science forum is keen to battle the perception people at rural schools are not destined for excellence.
Gumboot run under way
Gumboot run under way
A Dunedin high school is in the middle of its 24-hour run to fundraise for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
School fights for roll after ministry urges it to cut numbers
School fights for roll after ministry urges it to cut numbers
A Dunedin primary school is going back and forth with the Ministry of Education to retain its school roll after being urged to cut back pupil numbers.
‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ star returns to hideaway
‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ star returns to hideaway
The last time Kelly Johnson — aka "Blondini" — visited a nondescript Dunedin garage he had the cops hot on his tail.
Artistic cyclist has nowhere to practise
Artistic cyclist has nowhere to practise
For a Dunedin high school pupil, doing a handstand on a bicycle is easier than finding a place to practise her passion.
One hurt in Dunedin motorway crash
One hurt in Dunedin motorway crash
One person sustained moderate injuries when a car collided with truck and ended up facing the wrong way on Dunedin's Southern Motorway this morning.
Guide dog owner calls for appeal donations
Guide dog owner calls for appeal donations
A blind Dunedin woman says having a guide dog has been "life changing" and is calling on people to give generously so others can live with the independence she now has.
Club offers chance to connect, challenge stereotypes of Down’s
Club offers chance to connect, challenge stereotypes of Down’s
Dunedin's Down syndrome community is challenging stereotypes for World Down Syndrome Day.
Great Walks almost done - all in jandals
Out to prove he can handle the jandal
Dunedin man Gus Cope is not one for flip-flopping when it comes to completing an epic quest.
Too many cooks actually a good thing
Too many cooks actually a good thing
Last night’s race relations event hosted by the Dunedin Multicultural Council (DMCC) Men with Mana Cooking was for multicultural men to come together to cook.
Pensioner wishing for savings to be shared
Pensioner wishing for savings to be shared
South Dunedin pensioners should not have to travel into the central city to get a Gold Card discount, a resident says.
Just cruising along, child-free
Just cruising along, child-free
A pair of passengers on an adults-only cruise ship which visited Dunedin yesterday for the first time say it is easy to forget children exist.
Festival’s variety teased
Festival’s variety teased
The Dunedin Fringe Festival teased its variety of acts, at its opening party last night.
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Ditching NCEA level 1 pays off for St Hilda’s pupils
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Ditching NCEA level 1 pays off for St Hilda’s pupils
Scrapping NCEA level 1 has proven a success for a Dunedin secondary school, whose pupils achieved a 100% pass rate in their level 2 exams last year.
Young scientists on seaborne laboratory
Young scientists on seaborne laboratory
A crew of American sailors moored in Dunedin are "sailing for science" on an educational expedition.