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    To celebrate losing 70kg in weight, Samantha Hayde, of Dunedin, takes part in the Wild Ride at...

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    Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride

    Drizzly weather did not deter a Dunedin cyclist from gearing up for a Wild Ride — but it did dissuade her teenage son.

    Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions

    Invercargill city councillors want glass separated from other recycling. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions

    Dunedin City Council staff are seeking legal advice over possible restrictions to glass bottle sales under the city’s local alcohol plan.

    ‘Not an unusual tactic’

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    ‘Not an unusual tactic’

    A police officer conducting breath testing in Dunedin’s Lower Stuart St yesterday was trying to catch people avoiding a checkpoint.

    Apprentices challenged to the millimetre

    Tyrone Bell, of Osborn Builders, competes in the Otago heats of the New Zealand Certified...

    Apprentices challenged to the millimetre

    A cool head under pressure was the finishing touch one Dunedin apprentice and volunteer firefighter needed to see off his competition.

    Possible fire in Princes St building

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Possible fire in Princes St building

    Fire and Emergency NZ staff investigate smoke coming from a central Dunedin building after being called to a possible fire on Saturday.

    School welcomes new basketball hoops

    Tahuna Normal Intermediate pupils test the school’s new basketball facilities. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    School welcomes new basketball hoops

    Two new indoor basketball hoops are changing the game for pupils of a Dunedin intermediate school.

    High-octane performance thrills

    The Rock Tenors (from left) Steve Jones, James Adams, Justin Wilson, Luke Butson and Ben Hayward...

    High-octane performance thrills

    The Rock Tenors thrilled a capacity audience in the Dunedin Town Hall.

    Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

    Dressed as ‘‘trolls’’ for the Hyde St Party on Saturday are (from left) Ruby Hall, Asha Dickson...

    Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

    A once notorious student street party appears to have notched up another year with little incident amid a heavy security presence.

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    ‘Obvious thing’ to include pathology wing

    Dunedin city councillor John Chambers, left, New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson (centre) and...

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    ‘Obvious thing’ to include pathology wing

    A coalition government MP says it is the ‘‘obvious thing’’ to have the pathology wing inside the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatient building.

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    Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective

    Helensburgh House at Wakari Hospital in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective

    A faulty fire alarm system is putting lives on a Wakari Hospital ward at risk, a whistleblower says.

    Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage

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    Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage

    A tenant has been ordered to pay more than $9000 to his landlord after he left dog poo and six trailer-loads of rubbish at the Dunedin property.

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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

    Photo: ODT files

    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.

    Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

    A lucky punter won a million dollars in Saturday’s Lotto draw. It was sold at the Windsor On the...

    Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

    It was a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who won $1 million in Saturday’s draw.

    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.
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      Free flyers for firefighter hero

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      Big things tipped for young shearer

    • Sergeant Harry Ghodke, of Hastings, and Susan Burke, of Queensland were each given a New Zealand...

      Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue

    • Neisha and Nick Nilsen are the new owners of the Best Cafe. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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      Best Cafe perfect fit for downsizing hospo couple

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      Former Otago stalwart remembered as ‘top man’ after crash death

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