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Student hopes expedition inspires others to explore local wilderness

John McGlashan student Adam Ludgate completed a tramp in the Olivine Wilderness of Mt Aspiring...

Student hopes expedition inspires others to explore local wilderness

A Dunedin secondary student wants to inspire his peers to explore their backyard after an expedition into some untouched parts of Fiordland National Park.

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Rodeo provides tune-up for national title contender

Emily Daly, of Leeston, tips her hat at the rodeo. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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Rodeo provides tune-up for national title contender

When you get a bit down in life and things aren’t really going your way, Johnson Davis reckons a ride on a bull is all it takes "to buck your ideas up a bit".

Firefighters on strike

Firefighters on strike

Dunedin firefighters take part in a strike on the corner of Anzac Ave and St Andrew St yesterday.

House pride on show

House pride on show

Kaikorai Valley College students (from left) Sakuya Yamamoto, 17, Jaja Sawangkapat, 17, and Emile Brohem, 16, carry their Mataī house classmate Jack Burgess, 13, on Thursday.

Obituary: explored, protected remote lands

Esteemed park ranger Grahame Champness. Photos: supplied

Obituary: explored, protected remote lands

On January 11, one of New Zealand’s prominent former national park rangers, and a member of one of the last New Zealand early geological expeditions

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Tattooed prof draws on skills

Terry Turner has run a marathon in every continent and has the tattoos to prove it. PHOTOS:...

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Tattooed prof draws on skills

American Terry Turner does not have to look far for great memories — down the bottom of his leg perhaps.

Mosgiel chemical spill contained

A hazmat unit responded to a chemical spill in Mosgiel today.

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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

He complained about another councillor, but now Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong’s own behaviour is under scrutiny.

Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police

Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police

A driver took out a 100m section of median barrier on Dunedin's Southern Motorway before absconding from the early-morning crash, police say.

Two more candidates put hats in ring

Two more candidates put hats in ring

The latest person to announce their candidacy for the Dunedin City Council by-election is calling for balance to be restored at the table.

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Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

The case is being heard in the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT files

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Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile

After a Dunedin woman’s internet relationship broke down, she showed up at the man’s house, called him a ‘‘pedo’’ and pretended to be him on social media.

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George St Market set to be bigger and busier

Preparing for tomorrow’s George St Market are (clockwise from top right) stallholder Alice...

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George St Market set to be bigger and busier

Dunedin's foot traffic is set to swell as the city’s large market day makes a return on the back of the raging success of last year’s inaugural event.

Surprising sighting delights group

An orca plays in Otago Harbour yesterday. PHOTO: RACHEL MCGREGOR

Surprising sighting delights group

A lucky group on a boat tour got a unique show after two orcas visited Otago Harbour yesterday.

Floods not its fault: council

Floods not its fault: council

Claims it is responsible for any flooding in South Dunedin are wrong, the Dunedin City Council says.

Patron locked in pub after falling asleep

It's believed the man fell asleep in a toilet at the Waterloo Hotel. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Patron locked in pub after falling asleep

A man was forced to mount an escape attempt from a Dunedin pub after he woke in a toilet after-hours to find himself locked in.

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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

Hayden Hurst will be subject to parole conditions for more than two and a-half years. PHOTO:...

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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

A drink-driver, high on MDMA, who caused a fatal head-on crash after a work function has been granted parole at his first hearing.

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Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

Tom Grant stands by a flooded section of Old Brighton Rd. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident

At 96, Tom Grant should have his feet up and enjoying life. But a flooded road, caused by a blocked culvert and a lack of council action, has him cheesed off.

More charges possible in fatal crash case

Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

More charges possible in fatal crash case

A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.

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Assault conviction avoided — again

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Assault conviction avoided — again

An Otago jockey whose wife was left with bruising on her face for a month after a drunken argument has avoided a conviction so he can get back on the horse.

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Celebrating 70 years of marriage

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Celebrating 70 years of marriage

It was a match made in heaven - well, Bible class actually.

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