Taking the high road
Ever wished you could drive from the north of Dunedin directly to Kaikorai Valley? Peter Dowden explores the highway link proposed in the 1970s.
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Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
George Murray, 8, of Oamaru, steers a Hansa accessible sailing dinghy with volunteer Robbie Bevin, of Sailability Otago, at the Broad Bay Boating Club on Saturday.
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How to replace your broken window
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How to replace your broken window
In the rules of backyard cricket, if you score a six you have to go and recover the ball.
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Branagh gets into the spirit
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Branagh gets into the spirit
Christine Powley reviews A Haunting in Venice.
School on the ball thanks to foundation
School on the ball thanks to foundation
Having provided thousands of healthy lunches to schools throughout Invercargill, Pita Pit has also donated 50 sports balls to Ascot Community School.
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Conspiracy therapy: the end ... or is it?
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Conspiracy therapy: the end ... or is it?
And so we come to the end of a study of conspiracy theory theory.
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Conspiracy therapy: a conspiracy of conspirators
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Conspiracy therapy: a conspiracy of conspirators
Alternative facts specialist Peter Dowden investigates conspiracy theories.
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Conspiracy therapy: the electric car
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Conspiracy therapy: the electric car
Alternative facts specialist Peter Dowden investigates the electric car.
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Conspiracy therapy: black helicopters
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Conspiracy therapy: black helicopters
Leonardo da Vinci drew his "aerial screw" design, a sort of upside-down post-hole digger, about 1487 AD.
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Conspiracy therapy: 'chemitrails'
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Conspiracy therapy: 'chemitrails'
The main ingredient of so-called "chemtrails" is dihydrogen monoxide, and we all know that anything with "monoxide" in it can kill, right?
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Conspiracy therapy: an anti-car agenda?
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Conspiracy therapy: an anti-car agenda?
Alternative facts specialist Peter Dowden investigates the Dunedin City Council's 'assault on motorists'.
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Conspiracy therapy: New Coke
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Conspiracy therapy: New Coke
Alternative facts specialist Peter Dowden investigates New Coke.
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Conspiracy therapy: the light bulb
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Conspiracy therapy: the light bulb
Alternative facts specialist Peter Dowden investigates the light bulb.
Conspiracy therapy: Three Waters
Conspiracy therapy: Three Waters
The argument over whether drinking water, sewerage and stormwater drainage are best provided by 67 local councils or a handful of regional corporations is equally valid for anything else councils do.
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Conspiracy Therapy: The Moon landings
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Conspiracy Therapy: The Moon landings
Alternative fact specialist Peter Dowden investigates Nasa's Moon landings.
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Conspiracy Therapy: Covid vaccination
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Conspiracy Therapy: Covid vaccination
Alternative fact specialist Peter Dowden investigates Covid-019 vaccinations.
Dunedin observes peace
Dunedin observes peace
Armistice Day was observed locally by a short civic ceremony at the Town Hall.
Silverware for brass band
Silverware for brass band
The Balclutha brass and pipe bands met with a great reception on their return from the Invercargill country bands contest yesterday morning.
Pipes arrive for Waipori
Pipes arrive for Waipori
Cr Shacklock stated at the City Council’s meeting last night that the extensions at Waipori were proceeding satisfactorily.
Triple-A for performance
Triple-A for performance
In spite of the discouraging weather, there was a very satisfactory attendance at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday for the Amateur Athletic Association’s meeting.