Dunedin backyard intruders caught on camera
Dunedin backyard intruders caught on camera
A Dunedin woman has been arrested after being spotted on CCTV allegedly trespassing in a Dunedin backyard.
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Thousands flock to Taieri A&P Show
Thousands flock to Taieri A&P Show
Thousands of people flocked to the Taieri on Saturday for a day of farm activities and events at the annual A&P show.
School welcomes new cellphone rules
Dunedin school welcomes new cellphone rules
A Dunedin secondary school principal says restricting pupils’ cellphone use has resulted in a "massive drop" in harmful social media incidents.
‘Significant’ inquiry into mystery Pine Hill death
‘Significant’ inquiry into mystery Pine Hill death
Twenty-five investigators along with forensics scientists have been assembled to probe an unexplained death in the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill.
Man shared holiday plans before mysterious death
Man shared holiday plans before mysterious death
A Dunedin man was excitedly sharing plans to holiday with his new wife the night before he was found dead in mysterious circumstances.
Investigators, scientists probing Pine Hill death
Investigators, scientists probing Pine Hill death
A large team of investigators and scientists has been assembled to probe an unexplained death in the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill.
Step by step
Step by step
Dunedin resident Pauline Cracknell, 76, and her friend, Cameron Walters, 12, walk the parkrun on Saturday morning.
Thousands enjoy wide variety of events at show
Thousands enjoy wide variety of events at show
Thousands of people flocked to the Taieri on Saturday for a day full of farm activities and events at the annual A&P show.
Passenger recounts evacuation from 'scary' bus fire
Passenger recounts evacuation from 'scary' bus fire
A passenger on the bus that burst into flames in Mosgiel Saturday morning has praised the driver's kind gesture after he helped evacuate people from the burning vehicle.
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Little money for school uniforms after redundancy
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Little money for school uniforms after redundancy
School uniforms this year come at the cost of putting food on the table, a frustrated Dunedin mother says.
Summer time to chill for stayers in student-ville
Summer time to chill for stayers in student-ville
Every year, Dunedin’s student quarter transforms from party central to a ghost town.
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Second-hand uniforms scarce
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Second-hand uniforms scarce
A Dunedin high school which had to cancel its second-hand uniform sale day is hopeful alumni will help replenish depleted stocks.
Firearms registry 'good in theory'
Firearms registry 'good in theory'
Southern gun owners have registered the second-highest number of firearms in the county but a Dunedin expert says the registry is a waste of time and effort.
Summer school a second chance at UE for pupils
Summer school a second chance at UE for pupils
A Dunedin high school is helping pupils across New Zealand who fell short of achieving their NCEA goals get over the line with summer school.
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Cod care a priority for officer
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Cod care a priority for officer
A Dunedin fisheries officer with a passion for blue cod is doing all she can to protect the species.
Fisheries officers check on compliance
Fisheries officers check on compliance
A Dunedin fisheries officer with a passion for blue cod is doing all she can to protect the species.
Wait over as NCEA exam results posted
Wait over as NCEA exam results posted
Secondary principals hope for a smoother NCEA exam round this year and a Dunedin pupil is relieved the results are out.
Fishermen find kea in Balclutha
Fishermen find kea in Balclutha
Fishermen at a popular spot on the Balclutha river mouth were shocked to see a kea wandering a long way from its mountain home.
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The ODT playlist: Mark John
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The ODT playlist: Mark John
Musically-inclined Otago Daily Times reporters have selected songs you might like to listen to on any number of occasions.
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‘Bittersweet’ move for high school principal
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‘Bittersweet’ move for high school principal
A departing Otago principal is sad to be leaving his school’s community behind but is looking forward to the challenge of a bigger school up the road.