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    Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

    Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion

    A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.

    ‘Privilege’ to represent principals

    Heidi Hayward. File photo: Peter McIntosh

    ‘Privilege’ to represent principals

    A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.

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    Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

    Delta arborists tend to wind-damaged trees in Anzac Ave yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing

    Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.

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    Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

    Former Southern captain Ian Stevens with the Ranfurly Shield along with current Southern captain...

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    Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again

    The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.

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    Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed

    Benedict Ong. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Ong demands apology as banking role confirmed

    Benedict Ong is calling on a fellow city councillor who questioned his credentials to apologise as evidence of his international banking career emerges.

    Simple tools spell demise of wasps

    Macandrew Bay resident Karen Nielsen looks at some of the queen wasps she has trapped recently in...

    Simple tools spell demise of wasps

    A Dunedin woman is staying on top of wasp infestations by planning ahead and trapping as many queens as possible before summer.

    Power outage hits Harbour areas

    Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

    Power outage hits Harbour areas

    Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.

    Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law

    Dunedin granddad with toy knife feels sharp end of the law

    A Dunedin grandfather alarmed members of the public who mistook a toy knife ‘‘tucked into his waistband’’ for a real one, police say.

    South in spring weather firing line, again

    Water spilling from the Roxburgh Dam is raising the Clutha River to a level that has prompted...

    South in spring weather firing line, again

    As the South picks up from a damaging day of wild winds, MetService has issued a fresh round of weather alerts covering all of Otago and Southland.

    Testing times for University of Otago students

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Testing times for University of Otago students

    University of Otago students line up for the start of the semester 2 final exam season outside Smithells Gym yesterday.

    Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret

    Police at the scene of the alleged murder. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Man accused of North Dunedin murder keeps identity secret

    A man accused of stabbing another to death in North Dunedin will continue to have his identity kept under wraps while mental-health reports are written. 

    Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’

    Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’

    A Dunedin woman in her 50s is sounding a warning after a shock diagnosis left her confronting a life-changing disease.

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    Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought

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    Larger set-net ban to protect hoiho sought

    An environmental group battling the government to save the South Island’s hoiho yellow-eyed penguin from extinction is heading to the High Court.

    Thrilling show ballet at its darkest

    Photo: Regent Theatre

    Thrilling show ballet at its darkest

    I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint - it was indeed ballet at its darkest.

    Weather deals a blow to the South

    A roof at Young Brothers Posts Mosgiel lumberyard crashed to the ground in the wild winds. PHOTO:...

    Weather deals a blow to the South

    Ferocious winds lashed the South yesterday, felling trees, tearing at roofs and leaving emergency crews scrambling to clear debris from roads.

    Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

    Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

    A home final would have hopefully led to the sold-out sign being put up outside Forsyth Barr Stadium, the stadium’s boss said, but it appears to be heading that way in Christchurch.

    Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

    Dunedin Coastguard staff help a man from yacht Navita as it heaves at anchor in Portobello Bay....

    Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

    The rescue of a man from a boat on Otago Harbour was just one of several incidents caused by the ferocious winds that lashed the South yesterday - and more wild weather is on the way.

    Laws not interested in chairing ORC

    Michael Laws. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Laws not interested in chairing ORC

    Michael Laws has ruled himself out of being the next Otago Regional Council chairman but says election results dictate that change is needed at the top.

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    Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps

    Descendants of Dunedin ear, nose and throat physician and keen golfer Dr Kenneth Ross, (from left...

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    Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps

    Direct descendants of a Dunedin golfing legend gathered from across the globe at the weekend to partake in a golf tournament held annually in their ancestor’s honour. 

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    Barker’s win came down to the wire

    Mayor Barker with a lofty city panorama from her temporary office in Burns house. PHOTO STEPHEN...

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    Barker’s win came down to the wire

    Dunedin's new mayor did not take the lead until the 13th of 15 rounds in the STV vote count.
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