Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Seismic research is breaking new ground in Southland — uncovering tremors happening 30km below Earth’s surface.
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
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Kura’s 30th anniversary a ‘huge’ feat
Thirty years in, Otago’s only full immersion Māori kura is flourishing.
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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill
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Government, PM urged to abandon ‘evil’ Bill
The coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill has been derided as "evil" by a top Dunedin lawyer, who says it is exploiting the public’s ignorance and prejudice.
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Dirt bike damage upsets residents
Pūrākaunui residents are "gutted" after a section of ecologically valuable salt marshes was torn up by dirtbikes recently.
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
Charity closure no obstacle for Jammers
A group of disabled Dunedin performers are determined the show must go on despite the abrupt closure of their charity.
Church pleased construction has started
Church pleased construction has started
Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
Walking through the arch of memories
Walking through the arch of memories
A historic memorial got a new lease of life in Caversham yesterday as old and young joined together to mark Armistice Day.
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
An Otago researcher hopes a recently awarded fellowship will help develop a crucial first step in the fight against "superbugs".
Reflecting on the price of freedom
Reflecting on the price of freedom
New Zealand still has a price to pay for freedom, 106 years after World War 1 ended, a leading historian says.
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One cut from car after crashing through intersection
One person had to be cut from a car after it left the road at a major Dunedin intersection and ended up in a neighbouring street.
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving
A lot of hay bales, lengths of camo netting, a bouncy castle and plenty of mud made for a good day out at Wingatui.
Four injured in Kaikorai crash
Four injured in Kaikorai crash
Four people have been injured - one seriously - after an early-morning crash in the Dunedin suburb of Kaikorai Valley.
Sculpture honours artist’s mother
Sculpture honours artist’s mother
Sculptor Philippa Wilson (left), Friends of First Church secretary Elizabeth Wilson and senior minister Ed Masters, admire the Tree of Life sculpture at First Church.
Disc golf enjoying a surge in popularity in the South
Disc golf enjoying a surge in popularity in the South
Disc golf is taking flight in Dunedin as the sport enjoys a post-pandemic boom.
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SPCA restructure prompts job fears
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SPCA restructure prompts job fears
Dunedin SPCA staff fear they could lose their jobs by Christmas after the organisation announced a restructure, a union says.
Build moving full steam ahead
Build moving full steam ahead
Work continues on Maitland St to construct seven housing units after minor consent changes were approved by the Dunedin City Council last month.
View Trump’s impact could last decades
View Trump’s impact could last decades
Donald Trump’s impact as American president could span decades, one expat has warned.
Proposed dog bylaw change opposed
Proposed dog bylaw change opposed
An Outram resident who was menaced by an off-leash dog says a proposed bylaw change is a step in the wrong direction.
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City ‘can be proud of’ Dunedin version of Monopoly
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City ‘can be proud of’ Dunedin version of Monopoly
A Council investment of over $20,000 ensured Dunedin was represented in the "best way possible" in the latest edition of a globally recognised board game.