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    The Print Room co-founder Chris Brun heat-presses artwork for Gracie Abrams’ Daughter from Hell...

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    Dunedin firm lands deal to make Rolling Stones merch

    A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation intends partially closing the Tunnel Beach track in the coming...

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    A packed public gallery made its feelings clear as councillors at a 2019 Dunedin City Council...

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller, of Dunedin, examines her artwork at the Community Gallery on Princes St...

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.

    Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

    University of Otago pathology and molecular medicine researcher Prof Gabi Dachs. PHOTO: ODT...

    Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

    Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.

    Science couple bubbling over

    Science in a Van scientist Alan Worman gives his interactive show ‘‘The Wonderful World of...

    Science couple bubbling over

    Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

    Liver transplant recipient Liam Manson, of Dunedin, recalls his life before the life-changing...

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

    Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

    Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

    A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    New research from the University of Otago is urging women to ignore exercise advice online, and...

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.

    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

    Argentina fans (from left) jack Day, Matthew, Cowles, Thomas Allen, Louis Gray and James Robinson...

    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

    Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.

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    Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen

    Michael David McLeod paid a 15-year-old for sex and shared methamphetamine with her at his bar....

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    Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen

    Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.

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    Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

    Dunedin Hospital. Photo: ODT Files

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    Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

    The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.

    Prismatic park proving popular

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Prismatic park proving popular

    Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.

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    Ong discussed in Wellington

    Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Ong discussed in Wellington

    ‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.

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    DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

    Cr Russell Lund. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

    The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.

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    Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

    Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

    An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.

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    Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

    Holding a spinning bike wheel during Nanofest’s ‘‘Unexpected Physics’’ drop-in session in the...

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    Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

    Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.

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    Proposed changes target speed limits

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    Proposed changes target speed limits

    Concerns about traffic safety along six short stretches of state highway in Otago and Southland, have prompted the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to propose targeted speed limit changes.

    By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

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    By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

    The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.

    Club rallies as Dunedin cricketer hurt overseas

    Will Hamilton. Photo: Supplied

    Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas

    A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.
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      Central mourns ‘advocate for our region’

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