Winning essay competition elevating
Winning essay competition elevating
A Dunedin secondary school pupil jumped out of his chair when he found out he had won a national Shakespeare essay writing competition.
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Pupils' best interests the focus for new principal
Pupils' best interests the focus for new principal
Charissa Nicol never had any "grand design" to become a school principal — she just wanted to be a part of pupils’ educational journeys.
Tertiary education ‘a public good’ — Shaw
Tertiary education ‘a public good’ — Shaw
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw attended a meeting to save tertiary education in Dunedin on Saturday and said they wanted to "listen" to a crowd of university staff, students and community members.
Fare subsidies: fear group will pay more
Fare subsidies: fear group will pay more
A bus advocacy group warns a "digital divide" could result in Community Services Card holders in Dunedin paying more than they have to on bus fares when new subsidies kick in on July 1.
Long marriage built on listening
Long marriage built on listening
Listening was the secret to a successful 70 years of marriage for a platinum Dunedin couple.
Much-loved city principal remembered as ‘gentle soul’
Much-loved city principal remembered as ‘gentle soul’
A Dunedin principal has been remembered as a "gentle soul" at a packed memorial service.
Fake dog-attack call ends in police assault
Fake dog-attack call ends in police assault
After calling emergency services to complain about a dog attacking people at a nearby park, a Dunedin woman assaulted attending police officers.
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Striking teachers being paid; arbitration agreed
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Striking teachers being paid; arbitration agreed
Secondary school teachers are getting paid their full salaries while taking part in industrial action this month because of a law change five years ago.
Cyclist somersaults after hit at problem intersection: police
Cyclist somersaults after hit at problem intersection: police
A 60-year-old cyclist somersaulted through the air after being hit by a car at a problem North Dunedin intersection, police say.
Two taken to hospital after farm vehicle rolls
Two taken to hospital after farm vehicle rolls
A helicopter lifts off from the scene of an accident just south of Kakanui yesterday morning.
Arrest for trying car door handles
Arrest for trying car door handles
A man threw a metal grate at a member of the public after being caught trying to unlock cars in Central Dunedin on Saturday morning.
Boozed driver slams into metal barrier
Boozed driver slams into metal barrier
A Dunedin man’s high-speed, alcohol-fuelled morning drive came to an abrupt end when he crashed into a metal barrier.
Roadshow finds venue after cancellations
Roadshow finds venue after cancellations
It was third time lucky for a controversial anti-co-governance roadshow in Dunedin last night.
Shining bright
Shining bright
Stargazers from across Otago and Southland gathered in dark spots away from city lights to witness the aurora display on Friday night.
Pupils ready to fine-tune skills at annual camp
Pupils ready to fine-tune skills at annual camp
Seven musicians will represent Otago and Southland in the National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band this year.
Otago leads way with free bus fares
Otago leads way with free bus fares
Otago will be among the first in the country to receive free bus fares.
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Port-to-port pathway named
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Port-to-port pathway named
Otago Harbour’s shared pathway has been officially named Te Aka Ōtākou.
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School strike action ‘starting to bite’
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School strike action ‘starting to bite’
Continued strike action by secondary school teachers is "starting to bite" and Otago principals say they are being forced to juggle what they offer to ensure pupils get a proper education.
Bewildered driver awoke in paddock
Bewildered driver awoke in paddock
A woman driving to Dunedin woke up in a paddock with no memory of how she got there.
Driver falls asleep, wakes in paddock
Driver falls asleep, wakes in paddock
A woman driving to Dunedin had a lucky escape when she woke up in a paddock with no memory of how she got there last night.