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Monster lily steals the show
A self-proclaimed "bit of a gardener" managed to swoop first place in her category, and second overall, in a lily show after growing a massive flower that towered over the competition.
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
Brighton's community spirit was on full display as the seaside town’s annual gala day notched up 30 years with a bumper crowd.
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
Face painting, volleyball, balloon animals and a sausage sizzle were all on the agenda as the reopening of a beloved Dunedin park was celebrated.
Old boat, new tricks
Old boat, new tricks
Despite being 65 years old, Norwegian folkboat Valkyr continued to be a strong contender in the Otago Yacht Club’s Principal Day races in the upper Otago Harbour on Saturday.
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
A Dunedin councillor argued the city council’s chief executive witnessed an incident that demanded her intervention — but she may not have even been there.
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
An allegedly drunk Dunedin woman assaulted officers after crashing at a roundabout while on a morning drive, police say.
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Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran
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Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran
An Iranian expat living in Dunedin on a temporary visa says he would be killed if he returned to his country.
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Father fears release poses danger
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Father fears release poses danger
The father of murdered Dunedin woman Sophie Elliott fears the man who killed his daughter could soon be free — and that another family could pay the price.
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Using your head during the Masters Games may save your life.
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
Firefighters’ lives were put at risk after they were forced to use an almost vintage ladder to fight a massive blaze at a Dunedin scout hall, their union says.
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‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran
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‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran
Iranians living in Dunedin have been left "devastated" by the trickle of news they have received from family members back home.
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
A Dunedin man is burning up over his gas company’s failure to deliver a new gas bottle even though he ordered it more than a month ago.
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Ranga not standing in by-election
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Ranga not standing in by-election
He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.
Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins
Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins
Piling machines have started drilling the foundations for a new private hospital in Dunedin.
Arrest over alleged assault
Arrest over alleged assault
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted "inappropriately" to female supermarket checkout workers went on to allegedly assault a stranger and police officers.
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
The brother of a Dunedin woman who stole nearly $1 million from their ailing mother warns she has "no conscience" and will reoffend when released from prison.
Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’
Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’
Friends and supporters of a young Dunedin man who died on a solo climbing trip have raised thousands of dollars to fund Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
For the first time in more than three decades, the family-run annual Brighton Gala Day was very nearly cancelled this year after its funding was cut.