Merry mice may make mischief
Merry mice may make mischief
A Dunedin nurse says he is waiting for a call from Wētā Workshop after creating a ‘‘wee bit of magic’’ at Wakari Hospital.
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‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
Going without medication, insurance and doctor’s visits are a few ways Otago seniors are attempting to manage rising living costs.
Church to close during upgrade
Church to close during upgrade
Dunedin's landmark First Church Of Otago will close for four months in the new year as significant renovations get under way.
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
A Dunedin school has been caught off guard by news harmful bacteria has been detected at its beloved swimming spot.
Police called to assault in Mosgiel
Police called to assault in Mosgiel
Emergency services are responding to an assault in Mosgiel.
Off the farm, into the water
Off the farm, into the water
Ezra Holmes, 20, who works on his parents’ Taieri farm, catches a wave at Brighton Beach last night during the weekly Surfing for Farmers event.
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
Any brave souls struggling up Baldwin St will now know who was responsible for the return of its title as the world’s steepest.
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DCC formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
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DCC formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
With little debate, the Dunedin City Council has formally lodged its opposition to the coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill.
Festival to celebrate farm’s fragrant flowers
Festival to celebrate farm’s fragrant flowers
A Lavender haze will descend on Outram this weekend as an inaugural festival celebrates the fragrant flower.
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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan
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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan
A Dunedin businessman was accused of being disrespectful after singling out the council for "wokeism" over a planned rainbow crossing.
Brothers tasered after attacking police
Brothers tasered after attacking police, three officers taken to hospital
Two brothers were tasered during a violent altercation with police that ended with three officers being taken to hospital.
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall: Police
A man appeared in court today after allegedly abusing bus passengers, throwing a scooter and urinating in public in Dunedin.
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
A man and three teenagers received a warning from police after allegedly entering an Allanton paddock for late-night sheep chase.
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Two brothers were tasered during a violent altercation with police in Green Island which ended with three officers being taken to hospital.
Caravans blown away by freak winds
Caravans blown away by freak winds
About 15 caravans used for seasonal worker accommodation became airborne during a freak wind event.
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
Freak winds destroyed eight caravans on a Central Otago orchard, tossing them into the air the same day seasonal workers were due to move into them.
'Bizarre': Caravans blown away by freak winds in Central
'Bizarre': Caravans blown away by freak winds in Central
About 15 caravans became airborne during a freak wind event in Central Otago this afternoon.
Rolling out plans for a Dunedin lawn bowls hub
Rolling out plans for a Dunedin lawn bowls hub
The planned development of "brown field reserve land" into a lawn bowls hub would strengthen the sport in Dunedin, council staff say.
Gull dive
Gull dive
A stubborn seagull takes in a bird’s eye view of the Moana Pool diving pool from the lofty heights of a 3m springboard during its five-day stay at the complex.
Crunch time
Crunch time
A digger clears the damaged interior of Mitchells Tavern in Caversham yesterday.