Characters brought to life
Characters brought to life
Fantastic Mr Fox, Mary Poppins, the Mad Hatter and more leapt straight off the page and into Strath Taieri School to celebrate the wonderful world of literature.
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Two taken to hospital after motorway crash
Two taken to hospital after motorway crash
Two drivers were transported to hospital after a rear-end crash on Dunedin’s northern motorway.
Man arrested for 'indecent act' near Dunedin childcare centre
Man arrested for 'indecent act' near Dunedin childcare centre
A man was arrested after he was spotted allegedly performing an ‘‘indecent act’’ near a Dunedin childcare centre.
Exam time — ‘do the mahi, get the treats’
Exam time — ‘do the mahi, get the treats’
Pupils at Otago Girls’ High School, in Dunedin, prepare to enter their NCEA level 1 geography exam yesterday afternoon.
Going up in smoke during practice
Going up in smoke during practice
Entering a smoke-filled property is all in a day’s work for Dunedin firefighters, but without the pressure of a raging fire it is a much less stressful affair.
Australian visitor just can't get enough of Dunedin
Australian visitor just can't get enough of Dunedin
After working at Cadbury for a few weeks 50 years ago, an Australian woman keeps coming back to Dunedin, and this year brought her extended family along for the ride.
Hundreds attend Palestine ceasefire rally
Hundreds attend Palestine ceasefire rally
About 300 people gathered in the Octagon at the weekend to stand in solidarity with Palestine and urge a ceasefire.
‘Weird’ beer has some in a pickle
‘Weird’ beer has some in a pickle
The close cousin of a "divisive" beer has made a fiery comeback at Dunedin’s biggest beer festival.
Programme to educate on extreme space weather
Programme to educate on extreme space weather
Strong winds topple trees, torrential rain causes floods, but a solar tsunami is a freak weather event in a league of its own.
Dunedin singer 'authentic and full of potential'
'Authentic and full of potential': Dunedin singer makes national finals
A Dunedin songstress is one of three musicians selected as finalists in a national music competition.
Zombies on the loose in Green Island
Zombies on the loose in Green Island
Halloween spirits were high at the weekend's Green Island School Zombie Fun Run.
Family legacy memorialised
Family legacy memorialised
The legacy of one of Dunedin’s founding families has been marked with the launch of a publication commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Hallenstein Brothers.
Heart of steel
Heart of steel
Contractors continue work installing steel beams on a new multi-storey Dunedin office block.
Fears for live music after closure of Dive
Fears for live music after closure of Dive
With the loss of another prized music venue, the Dunedin music community fears the city may miss out on touring bands.
New owners want to keep Best Cafe as Dunedin ‘gem’
New owners want to keep Best Cafe as Dunedin ‘gem’
Preserving a traditional dining experience is critical for a pair of old friends who are now the proud owners of Dunedin’s Best Cafe.
Council seeks to lower voting age
Council seeks to lower voting age
Dunedin residents as young as 16 may be eligible to vote in the next local election if a submission from the Dunedin City Council proves successful.
Venues take steps to protect patrons
Venues take steps to protect patrons
A growing number of Dunedin venues have decided to stock medication which could save the life of someone having an overdose.
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Club’s future looking positive
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Club’s future looking positive
After a fire threatened the legacy of a sporting sanctuary, a Dunedin golf club has risen from the ashes just in time for its centenary.
Packaging firm pleased with award
Packaging firm pleased with award
A Dunedin plastics manufacturer is satisfied it has made the right steps towards protecting the environment after receiving a sustainability award.
‘Wrong turn’ on beach ends in rescue
‘Wrong turn’ on beach ends in rescue
A Dunedin man taking a "wrong turn" on a late morning beach walk led to a dramatic cliff rescue yesterday.