Restricted fire season implemented
Restricted fire season implemented
Dry conditions have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to implement a restricted fire season in the coastal Waitaki zone.
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School stone work rocks at village fete
School stone work rocks at village fete
While most people were dressed to the nines, celebrating the local architecture and ye olde activities at the St Bathans Village Fete, Keith Hinds was busy getting his hands dirty.
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
For the first time in more than three decades, the family-run annual Brighton Gala Day was very nearly cancelled this year after its funding was cut.
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.
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Mains offers sympathy for deposed Robertson; former ABs weigh in
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Mains offers sympathy for deposed Robertson; former ABs weigh in
Having stood in the shoes of an All Blacks coach under a similar cloud, Otago rugby great Laurie Mains says he can empathise with Scott Robertson following his "traumatic" demise.
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Global restaurant chain opening two Dunedin stores
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Global restaurant chain opening two Dunedin stores
A chicken restaurant chain with a menu inspired by taste cultures from around the world is set to open two stores in Dunedin this year.
Sale spoils set up gamer ‘for rest of year’
Sale spoils set up gamer ‘for rest of year’
Following the closing-down sale at Dunedin’s EB Games store yesterday, Leo Jackson has the rest of her year pretty well planned out.
SH8 closed as truck rolls near Lawrence
SH8 closed as truck rolls near Lawrence
Special emergency appliances have been dispatched to State Highway 8 near Lawrence, where a truck and trailer carrying an excavator has rolled and is leaking diesel.
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New tech treats medication-resistant depression
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New tech treats medication-resistant depression
After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence
Results signify a ‘new chapter’
Results signify a ‘new chapter’
As one door closes, another opens.
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Getting fit can come at a cost
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Getting fit can come at a cost
New Year’s resolutions to build "a new you" often come to fruition at the gym.
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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title
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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title
There are two types of people in the world
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.
Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant
Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant
Vomiting and diarrhoea become more prominent at this time of year, as bacteria contaminates meat and sausages which have been left out for too long in warmer weather before hitting the barbecue.
Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Not many research projects come with a cherry on top.
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.
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Building once a hive of activity
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Building once a hive of activity
This Port Chalmers landmark was once a busy hub of industry, John Lewis reports.
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Founder’s decanter given to library
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Founder’s decanter given to library
What looks like a high-end, extremely expensive bottle of vino, is actually a historic 150-year-old whisky decanter.
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Old morgue deathly silent
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Old morgue deathly silent
John Lewis finds Dunedin’s old morgue nestled in the hill near the Southern Cemetery.
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ACC call for biker, driver safety
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ACC call for biker, driver safety
The first three months of each year is traditionally when the sun decides to come out and the heat comes on, creating the perfect environment to ride a motorcycle.