Opinion: buzz now anxiety, not excitement
As Waitangi Day approaches, Ani Ngawhika explores why the celebration feels different this year and why the work of acknowledging the Treaty partnership is far from finished.
Ani Ngawhika
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Assembling wagons
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Assembling wagons
Newly assembled train wagons appeared near the Dunedin Railway station earlier this week.
Association between tomboys, trauma, study finds
Association between tomboys, trauma, study finds
What appears to be a "carefree" tomboy persona can sometimes be a mask for unhealed trauma.
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Getting trains back on tracks
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Getting trains back on tracks
A South Island tourism company is looking to invest in Dunedin Railways Ltd.
Dunedin Whānau Refuge fashion sale fundraiser on
Dunedin Whānau Refuge fashion sale fundraiser on
Volunteers are set to combine fashion and fundraising in a popular annual event supporting Dunedin’s women and children in need.
Board game being used as educational tool in Ukraine
Board game being used as educational tool in Ukraine
A game inspired by the invasion of Ukraine, created by a former Dunedin resident, is now being used as an educational tool for Ukrainian students.
WoolOn winner ready to give it another spin
WoolOn winner ready to give it another spin
As the WoolOn competition returns to Central Otago, fashion prodigy and Dunedin student Isabella Miscisco is spinning her own yarns in anticipation.
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George St tree destruction ‘disappointing’
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George St tree destruction ‘disappointing’
Vandals have destroyed newly planted trees in Dunedin’s George St, causing disappointment and financial loss.
Jimmy Barnes suffered medical emergency
Rocker Jimmy Barnes suffered 'unbearable' pain after Dunedin visit
Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes has announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows after a medical emergency while leaving Dunedin last week.
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Song quest placing ‘thrill’ for rising star
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Song quest placing ‘thrill’ for rising star
A rising singing star from Arrowtown is preparing to join the big leagues after shining at New Zealand’s most prestigious opera competition.
Doc on the lookout for fishing line-entangled sea lion
Doc on the lookout for fishing line-entangled sea lion
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is calling for sightings of a sea lion entangled in a fishing line, last spotted on Sandfly Beach on Saturday.
Barnes has medical issue leaving Dunedin
Barnes has medical issue leaving Dunedin
Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes has announced the postponement of planned shows in the next six weeks after a medical emergency while leaving Dunedin last week.
Two Otago finalists in best toastie contest
Two Otago finalists among ‘stellar lineup’ in best toastie contest
Two Otago eateries have made the final round of an annual competition naming New Zealand’s best toasted sandwich.
Studio seeking support to remain open as funding dwindles
Studio seeking support to remain open as funding dwindles
A studio showcasing Dunedin’s diverse artistic talent is rallying to keep its doors open after its government funding came to an end.
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3D-printed creations a hit at market
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3D-printed creations a hit at market
A Dunedin woman’s ingenious market day stall combines her daughter’s imagination with her partner’s passion for engineering.
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Insulation proposal flawed: researcher
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Insulation proposal flawed: researcher
Dunedin homeowners stand to lose out if the government rolls back insulation standards while only thinking about the warmer parts of New Zealand, a University of Otago researcher says.
Animated series a new way to convey waka’s journey
Animated series a new way to convey waka’s journey
A new animated series bringing traditional stories to the digital age shows Māori culture "has never been static".
Centenarian's rich family history
Centenarian 'would’ve been rich' if ancestor hadn't swapped land for whisky
Had his great-grandfather not sold land in Otago for a bottle of whisky, soon-to-be 100-year-old Arthur Driver "would’ve been a rich person".
100th birthday ‘just another day’
100th birthday ‘just another day’
Had his great-grandfather not sold land in Dunedin for a bottle of whisky, soon-to-be 100-year-old Arthur Driver "would’ve been a rich person".
Contractors unearthing city history
Contractors unearthing city history
Contractors working on a Dunedin water upgrade have tapped into a piece of the city’s history.