Small signs economy looking up
Small signs economy looking up
A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.
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Depth of earthquakes strikes scientists
Depth of earthquakes strikes scientists
Seismic research is breaking new ground in Southland — uncovering tremors happening 30km below Earth’s surface.
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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use
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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use
A Dunedin diving club says it is failing to make a splash because of a dubious decision to allow aqua joggers in their landing zone.
Treaty march ‘ultimate’ protest
Treaty march ‘ultimate’ protest
A Dunedin photographer who joined tens of thousands of people in Wellington says the hīkoi was the "ultimate" protest and a beautiful display of unity.
‘Unreal’ to see work in journal
‘Unreal’ to see work in journal
A Dunedin artist’s celebration of Pasifika art is hitting the page across the country.
Flood scheme groups returning
Flood scheme groups returning
Members of the Taieri community will become the "eyes and ears" of the Otago Regional Council’s flood protection scheme.
Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Seismic research is breaking new ground in Southland — uncovering tremors happening 30km below Earth’s surface.
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
Thirty years in, Otago’s only full immersion Māori kura is flourishing.
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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill
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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill
The coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill has been derided as "evil" by a top Dunedin lawyer, who says it is exploiting the public’s ignorance and prejudice.
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Pūrākaunui residents are "gutted" after a section of ecologically valuable salt marshes was torn up by dirtbikes recently.
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
A group of disabled Dunedin performers are determined the show must go on despite the abrupt closure of their charity.
Church pleased construction has started
Church pleased construction has started
Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
Walking through the arch of memories
Walking through the arch of memories
A historic memorial got a new lease of life in Caversham yesterday as old and young joined together to mark Armistice Day.
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
An Otago researcher hopes a recently awarded fellowship will help develop a crucial first step in the fight against "superbugs".
Reflecting on the price of freedom
Reflecting on the price of freedom
New Zealand still has a price to pay for freedom, 106 years after World War 1 ended, a leading historian says.
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One person had to be cut from a car after it left the road at a major Dunedin intersection and ended up in a neighbouring street.
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
A lot of hay bales, lengths of camo netting, a bouncy castle and plenty of mud made for a good day out at Wingatui.
Four injured in Kaikorai crash
Four injured in Kaikorai crash
Four people have been injured - one seriously - after an early-morning crash in the Dunedin suburb of Kaikorai Valley.
Sculpture honours artist’s mother
Sculpture honours artist’s mother
Sculptor Philippa Wilson (left), Friends of First Church secretary Elizabeth Wilson and senior minister Ed Masters, admire the Tree of Life sculpture at First Church.