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‘It’s a game anyone can play and it’s very inclusive’

Grant Cleland, of Christchurch, plays against John Marrable (below), of Dunedin, in their...

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‘It’s a game anyone can play and it’s very inclusive’

Athletes from across the country braved Dunedin’s cold to compete in "a game anyone can play", a local para athlete says.

Performances have sense of city pride

Performances have sense of city pride

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra began its 60th birthday celebrations with two performances at the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre over the weekend.

Flamenco vibrant and energetic

Paco Pena has been playing guitar since he was a young boy. PHOTO: RITA SLATTERY

Flamenco vibrant and energetic

In a concert that fizzed with energy, Paco Peña entranced a packed Regent Theatre on Saturday.

Obituary: Poutasi a great servant of the public

Dame Dr Karen Poutasi was director-general of health from 1995 to 2006. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Obituary: Poutasi a great servant of the public

An outstanding leader in New Zealand healthcare, Dame Dr Karen Poutasi tackled grim and complex subjects.

Course aims to empower disabled women

Disabled Persons Assembly Kaituitui Otepoti Amy Taylor says disabled people deserve to feel safe....

Course aims to empower disabled women

Navigating conflict and asserting rights are key themes in a new workshop.

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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed

Hailey Potts, of Nelson, plays music to Sid, a sulphur crested cockatoo who is known to...

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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed

A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.

Port Chalmers Lotto player wins $1 million

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Otago. Photo: ODT files

Port Chalmers Lotto player wins $1 million

It has been a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who has won $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday's draw.

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Free flyers for firefighter hero

Dunedin Senior Station Officer Martin Hastie reunites with Dunedin Print owner Angela Gillan...

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Free flyers for firefighter hero

If there is one face in the world Angela Gillan will never forget, it is the one that belongs to the man that helped save her stepdaughter’s life.

Council to debate service for homeless

The Oval tent village. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Council to debate service for homeless

The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.

Snapping species for science

Recording wildlife are City Nature Challenge committee members (from left) Tabitha Heaton, Connal...

Snapping species for science

Citizen scientists are set to step outside to photograph wonderful wildlife in the natural world.

Laughing at Hyde St costumes leads to arrest

Laughing at Hyde St costumes leads to arrest

A Hyde St partygoer, who laughed at a group of men's costumes and challenged them to a fight, tried to punch and kick officers while being arrested, police say.

Partying on safely in Hyde St

Hyde St partygoers listen to the band One Day. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Partying on safely in Hyde St

Everyone from pirates to speedo cops were present as students gathered in their dressed-up masses at the annual Hyde St party in North Dunedin.

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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’

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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’

The Dunedin-based Naval Volunteer Reserve unit’s St Andrew St headquarters is closing, meaning this year is the last time it will host Posy Day.

Building may soon get new lease of life

The building at 231 Stuart St in Dunedin started as the Trinity Methodist Church in 1870 and was...

Building may soon get new lease of life

Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.