Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
A Dunedin woman’s five-year passion project has turned into an Anzac display at a maritime museum.
Mark John
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
He rode shotgun with Han Solo, put C-3PO back together and strangled Lando when his betrayal became clear.
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Tears as beloved kids' art workshop closes
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Tears as beloved kids' art workshop closes
After more than 20 years of introducing children to the fine arts, a Dunedin couple is closing shop.
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
A Dunedin protester is standing his ground at a West Coast mine despite Shane Jones describing his actions as unaware and selfish.
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No data to prove $130m scheme works: principal
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No data to prove $130m scheme works: principal
A Dunedin principal agrees with the scrapping of a $130 million scheme aimed at helping schools work together, saying there is "no rigorous data" showing it works.
Scripture shifts to new gurdwara
Scripture shifts to new gurdwara
When Sikh man Harjit Singh Maggo moved to Dunedin more than two decades ago there was nowhere he could go to pray.
Person 'critical' after North Dunedin crash
Person 'critical' after North Dunedin crash
One person has been critically injured after a two-car collision in North Dunedin.
Witness describes horror scooter crash
Witness describes horror scooter crash
A witness has described the horrific aftermath of a collision in central Dunedin which left an e-scooter rider in a critical condition.
Outage shows weakness: tech leader
Outage shows weakness: tech leader
A widely disruptive internet failure caused by rats and human error shows the vulnerability of the South’s network, a technology leader says.
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands of people have been affected by a widespread internet outage in the South after hungry rodents and human error cut two cables.
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands in South hit as internet cables cut
Thousands of people have been affected by a widespread internet outage in the South after hungry rodents and human error cut two cables.
Foraging session offers taste of nature
Foraging session offers taste of nature
The owners of an organic Dunedin store and cafe gave visitors a chance to forage in their backyard which they have converted into a "mini-ecosystem".
Mother and pup reunited
Mother and pup reunited
Conservationists are relieved after a sea lion mother returned to a pup who was becoming thin after being left to fend for herself for more than a week.
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Children’s entertainer Suzy Cato has been presented with a Wildlife Ambassador Award.
Concern teacher scheme to be axed
Concern teacher scheme to be axed
Otago principals are worried a scheme that helps teachers collaborate could be on the chopping block.
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
Soft toys from across Dunedin were given a special checkup from a children’s entertainer and the newest Wildlife Ambassador Award recipient.
National glory in sights after win
National glory in sights after win
The Otago chilli-eating champion is hoping to extinguish his competition at the national championships with two raw eggs and a dream.
Dance inspired by sea lions
Dance inspired by sea lions
Hundreds of people flocked to Dunedin’s St Clair Beach to watch a group of women perform a captivating dance, inspired by the return of sea lions to Otago.
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Expo reveals tattooing not all black and white
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Expo reveals tattooing not all black and white
Some tattoos were impulsive — others were more thought through.
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
A cyclist has died after collapsing on a popular bike track near Queenstown.