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    Waverley resident Colin Winter shows off his 1926 BSA Deluxe motorcycle and 1967 Wolseley 1100....

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    Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated

    A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.

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    Councillors dispute claims made by mayor

    Jules Radich. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Councillors dispute claims made by mayor

    Claims by Dunedin’s mayor he pushed back immediately against government cuts for the new hospital have puzzled some of his colleagues.

    ‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens

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    ‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens

    O-taiko drummers perform at the opening of "Hiroshima Nagasaki: 80th Memorial Photo Exhibition" at the HD Skinner Annex building at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday morning.

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    Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label

    Dunedin Cosplay creators (from left) Cameron Lindsay, Jessica Leslie and William Allan display a...

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    Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label

    You have to be a special kind of nerd to dedicate hours, months and even years to bringing your favourite popular culture characters to life.

    Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’

    Otago University Snow Sports Club member Tiana Brummitt Rodriguez displays some of the gear for sale at a second-hand snow goods sale on Saturday.

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    Light shines on

    Leadlight maker Chris Watts checks a piece of recovered stained glass. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Leadlighter still keen at 90

    A Dunedin leadlighter who has just turned 90 plans to keep at his craft until he no longer can.

    Frosty morning affecting Dunedin flights

    Frosty morning affecting Dunedin flights

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    There's widespread frost across Dunedin this morning, with early flights affected and motorists warned to take care.

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    Call for rethink on paint in soil

    Andrew Whiley. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Call for rethink on paint in soil

    Dunedin's approach to the toxic legacy of lead paint in soil surrounding old homes is out of step with the rest of the country, a "frustrated" city councillor says.

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    Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in

    Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope has called time on his political career. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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    Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in

    Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.

    Here be dragon-boaters

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Here be dragon-boaters

    A dragon boat paddles across the waters of the Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the Otepoti Dragons’ "Give It A Go" event.

    Clayshooters take their shot at champs

    Phil Harraway, of Fortrose, takes a shot during the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial...

    Clayshooters take their shot at champs

    Sharpshooters had a field day at the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial championships this weekend.

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    Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’: Reports replaced with summary

    Brian Trott. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’: Reports replaced with summary

    Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.

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    New exhibition honours influential leader

    Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou upoko Edward Ellison and Riki Te Mairaki Ellison Taiaroa Whānau Trust...

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    New exhibition honours influential leader

    An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.

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    Claim doubts expressed over candidacy

    Andrew Simms. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Claim doubts expressed over candidacy

    A Dunedin mayoralty candidate claims the city council’s chief executive raised doubts he would have enough time for the job and her input was "wholly inappropriate".

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    ‘Boring’ name for library section approved

    The facade of the new South Dunedin Library. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    ‘Boring’ name for library section approved

    The confirmed name of "South Dunedin Community Library" for part of the new building soon to open in the suburb has been criticised as "rather boring", and a lost opportunity.

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    Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’

    Second-year medical student Emma Mason sits outside the Otago Medical School, in Dunedin. PHOTO:...

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    Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’

    If you have ever wondered what happens when two very time-consuming passions collide and vie for every spare minute of your life, Emma Mason has the answer.

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    Graduates to boost South’s police force

    New Southern district police recruits (from left) Tess Paterson, Kathryn Pyper, Caleb Marsh,...

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    Graduates to boost South’s police force

    The South is due to receive a record influx of new police constables as the district enjoys a surge in successful applicants.

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    Worker awarded $20k for forced resignation

    Patricia McCarthy leaves the Dunedin District Court last year after she was discharged without...

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    Worker awarded $20k for forced resignation

    A liquor store employee has been awarded $20,000 after their manager’s failings forced them to resign.

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    Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket

    Dunedin couple Swava and Jack Pociecha feel they have been unjustly fined $750 by parking...

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    Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket

    A Dunedin pensioner says having to pay an expensive parking ticket is "absolutely unacceptable" and the parking officer should have put himself in her shoes.

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    Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time

    Landscape architect Stefan Mutch,of Waikouaiti, rushes to submit the final piece of his paperwork...

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    Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time

    After a good night’s sleep and a last-minute scramble for signatures, the final candidate for Dunedin’s local elections joined the race with just five minutes to spare.
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