Dunedin

Walk of the Cross marks Good Friday

Johan Becker and Martine Smith lead the Walk of the Cross yesterday morning. The procession, which acknowledged Jesus Christ’s journey to crucifixion, departed from St Luke’s in Mosgiel. Organiser...

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Bonsai-lovers’ efforts on display

Ludwig Jansen admires his juniper cascade bonsai, styled by Joy Morton in 1980. PHOTO: GERARD O...

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Bonsai-lovers’ efforts on display

Securing the life and legacy of a 46-year-old bonsai tree was a big ask for Ludwig Jansen, but he loves working in miniature.

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Student sentenced for ‘street thuggery’

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Student sentenced for ‘street thuggery’

A Dunedin student has been sentenced for his part in a group attack a judge described as ‘‘mindless street thuggery’’.

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Youth services delivery at risk

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Youth services delivery at risk

Te Kāika risks being prevented from delivering key government-funded services for children and youth due to an investigation of its suitability as a service provider.

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Volunteers to carry out grid search for bait

Dunedin Land Search and Rescue team members (from left) Greg Fagg, Jamie Hughes and Wayne Miller...

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Volunteers to carry out grid search for bait

Following the poisoning of several dogs in John Wilson Ocean Dr with rat bait last weekend, the Dunedin Land Search and Rescue team plans to search the area for remnants of the poison.

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Dad knocked off perch as son beats 31-year-old record

Caleb Dobier and father Tim show the family running style earlier this week. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Dad knocked off perch as son beats 31-year-old record

Tim Dobier is officially the second-fastest in his family.

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Surfer bitten by sea lion

A surfer bitten on the lower leg by a sea lion at Brighton Beach yesterday afternoon is helped to...

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Surfer bitten by sea lion

A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by a sea lion yesterday afternoon.

Relay for Life set to return

Relay for Life Dunedin teams walked the track around the Forsyth Barr Stadium field for 12 hours...

Relay for Life set to return

Teams of friends, whānau, workmates and school groups are gearing up for the Relay for Life Dunedin, the giant community fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

The results of the study showed prohibition was not working. Photo: Getty Images

Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

An alleged dealer on a cannabis run to Invercargill was busted after police smelled the scent of marijuana wafting from his car.

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Ong to be offered help with pitch

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Ong to be offered help with pitch

Dunedin City Council staff are to talk with Cr Benedict Ong after Easter about how they may support a presentation from him about debt financing.

Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

Larnach Byre, with Hereweka Harbour Cone behind it, will be an interesting stop for trekkers on...

Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

The popular annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike returns next weekend, giving hundreds of keen walkers of all ages the chance to experience some of Otago Peninsula’s most fascinating historic sites.

Surfer bitten by sea lion at Brighton Beach

A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by a sea lion this afternoon.

Bigger procession, two-session format for this year’s midwinter carnival

A glowing dragon exhales a smoke cloud over visitors eagerly waiting to be let into the Dunedin...

Bigger procession, two-session format for this year’s midwinter carnival

The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is back for another year with a new format and a bigger procession set to be staged.

Pharmacist wins award for lifetime efforts

Pharmacist wins award for lifetime efforts

Playing crucial roles in the development of Samoa’s healthcare and education systems has earned a ‘‘trailblazing’’ University of Otago alumnus a major award in recognition of his lifetime...

Walk of the Cross tradition marks Easter’s meaning

Pesamino Tili (left) and Frank Liman carry the cross from the Mosgiel Presbyterian Church during...

Walk of the Cross tradition marks Easter’s meaning

The Taieri Christian Ministry Association will lead dozens of people on the Mosgiel Walk of the Cross, an act of devotion, on Good Friday.

Drivers urged to show caution over Easter

The public have been urged to show caution while driving this holiday period. PHOTO: APNZ

Drivers urged to show caution over Easter

People switching into holiday mode this long weekend are being urged not switch off on the roads as major events generate higher traffic volumes and risk of crashes.