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Captive breeding programme hatches two threatened kaka

Dunedin Botanic Garden and Orokonui Ecosanctuary’s captive breeding programme has successfully hatched two threatened South Island kākā.
Castle St flat manager left to clean up mess

The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat despite the property being used as a dumping ground for Castle St’s rubbish, the building’s manager says.
‘Talking’ highway patrol car feature of revamped display

The Tiger Tea bus is getting a cool new friend — a talking police highway patrol car.

Essence of St Clair reflected in flag

Essence of St Clair reflected in flag

Jeremiah Hall was halfway through designing a symbol of St Clair’s identity which will fly high above the Dunedin suburb when he nearly flagged the idea.
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Trade halved by roadworks: store owner

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Trade halved by roadworks: store owner

A shop owner says her trade has been cut in half by George St roadworks and the Dunedin City Council should be doing more to help businesses.
Man not guilty of molesting stepdaughters

Man not guilty of molesting stepdaughters

A jury has found a man not guilty on two charges of molesting his stepdaughters.

Essence of St Clair reflected in flag

St Clair Esplanade Hydro building trustee Katherine Greer with Jeremiah Hall and his winning flag...

Essence of St Clair reflected in flag

Jeremiah Hall was halfway through designing a symbol of St Clair’s identity which will fly high above the Dunedin suburb when he nearly flagged the idea.

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Trade halved by roadworks: store owner

Chapman Store owner Amy Chapman says she wants the council to do more to help George St...

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Trade halved by roadworks: store owner

A shop owner says her trade has been cut in half by George St roadworks and the Dunedin City Council should be doing more to help businesses.

Man not guilty of molesting stepdaughters

A jury has found a man not guilty on two charges of molesting his stepdaughters.

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Octagon needs upgrade — business owners

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Octagon needs upgrade — business owners

Octagon business owners say the area is in need of an upgrade, but are unsure about the proposed multimillion-dollar price tag.

Proud to graduate in whānau ora

Proud to graduate in whānau ora

Dunedin’s Arai Te Uru Kōkiri Centre yesterday saw a class graduate with a certificate in whānau ora.

Captive breeding programme hatches two threatened kaka

Kākā chicks from the Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary. Photo: DCC

Captive breeding programme hatches two threatened kaka

Dunedin Botanic Garden and Orokonui Ecosanctuary’s captive breeding programme has successfully hatched two threatened South Island kākā.

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Laser cuts with ‘extreme accuracy’

University of Otago postdoctoral researcher Dr Mallika Suresh uses the physics department’s new...

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Laser cuts with ‘extreme accuracy’

If anything had a chance of making James Bond (007) talk, it would be a femtosecond laser.

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Bouts of heavy rain likely for South

Rain starts to encroach on a sunny South Otago day near Warepa. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Bouts of heavy rain likely for South

The weather outlook for the southern regions is looking a little bit like a playground see-saw as we move into the first month of meteorological summer.

Cruise ship due

Cruise ship due

Cruise ship Noordam is due to arrive in Port Chalmers this morning from Lyttelton.

Principal’s efforts save swimming pool from closure

The Dunedin North Intermediate school pool housing which will be demolished and replaced. PHOTO:...

Principal’s efforts save swimming pool from closure

A pool where thousands of Dunedin people have learned to swim has been saved thanks to the efforts of a school principal.

Santa Parade set to be first to use new layout

Contractors were hard at work yesterday getting George St ready for tomorrow’s Dunedin Santa...

Santa Parade set to be first to use new layout

Santa's grotto is hidden away in a top-secret garage in Dunedin, and the elves are hard at work getting the floats ready for tomorrow’s Dunedin Santa Parade.

Alleged threats to kill staff

A disgruntled ex-employee made a late-night visit to his old workplace in Fairfield and allegedly threatened to kill former colleagues, police say.

Ex-city musician wins Spark Open Audition, $10K in prizes

Niamh Crooks’ cover for her new single Devotion. Photo: supplied

Ex-city musician wins Spark Open Audition, $10K in prizes

Niamh Crooks has sung her way to success.

Emergency services food drive set to make rounds

Fenz personnel will be hitting the roads next week to collect canned goods for various foodbanks....

Emergency services food drive set to make rounds

If you hear loud sirens down your street next week, that is the Dunedin emergency services call asking you to bring your extra cans to your gate for collection.

Imitation firearm sparks callout

Imitation firearm sparks callout

A man wielding an imitation firearm caused an armed police callout to a Dunedin street yesterday.

Premier rugby player attacked woman in city park

A woman was sexually assaulted while walking home across North Ground last year. PHOTO: PETER...

Premier rugby player attacked woman in city park

A Dunedin premier rugby player who committed a sex attack in a darkened park has left a woman deeply traumatised.

Performing the role of ‘magician’

Retiring cinema projectionist Gary Gutschlag weaves his magic on his last day at Dunedin’s Rialto...

Performing the role of ‘magician’

ODT visual journalist Craig Baxter first met Gary Gutschlag in December 1977.

Lighting up the town

East Taieri man Richard Milmine showcases the Christmas decorations at his place at Braeside,...

Lighting up the town

It takes him two weeks to put them up, but Richard Milmine always makes sure his Christmas lights are down before the new year.

Plaque added for Gaelic bard

City of Dunedin Pipe Band piper Oe Hayward plays during the unveiling ceremony for Angus...

Plaque added for Gaelic bard

A Gaelic bard who ran away to sea at the age of 8 before settling in Dunedin is the latest addition to the Octagon’s Writers’ Walk.

Prison visit ends in arrest

A woman visiting prison left with a court date of her own after attempting to smuggle in drugs for her incarcerated boyfriend on Thursday.

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