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    The trucks began their journey in Midland St. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Big rigs turn out for special kids

    Trucks from Otago and Southland assembled in Dunedin today for the return of a much-loved event.

    Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents

    A worker stands in front of a sinkhole, thought to be caused by a burst water main, in Koremata...

    Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents

    A burst water main in Koremata St, Green Island, has caused some disruption to residents and motorists.

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    Land set for state homes being sold

    The Albertson Ave Kāinga Ora section in Port Chalmers that is for sale. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Land set for state homes being sold

    Land once destined to provide state houses in Port Chalmers in Dunedin is being sold on Trade Me, but Kainga Ora is keeping quiet on whether there will be further land sales in the city.

    Bird-watching walks at garden

    Birds NZ Otago branch member Suzanne Middleton will be one of several experts leading bird...

    Bird-watching walks at garden

    The beautiful Dunedin Botanic Garden is teeming with bird life as spring begins, providing the perfect backdrop for local avian experts to share their bird-spotting knowledge with the community.

    Auckland schools dominate Big Sing

    Auckland schools dominate Big Sing

    The finale of this year's Big Sing secondary schools' competition in Dunedin has come to a close, with choirs from Auckland taking the top awards.

    Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms

    London-based Kiwi band Mild Orange. Photo: Cam Hay

    Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms

    The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.

    Van rolls off high peninsula road

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Van rolls off high peninsula road

    Occupants of a rental van have walked away unharmed after rolling off a Dunedin road.

    Bright sparks give charity a boost

    Otago Polytechnic student Finn Bowman checks connections on an electrical test panel. PHOTOS: SAM...

    Bright sparks give charity a boost

    Future electricians at Otago Polytechnic are helping keep second-hand appliances safe while sharpening skills.

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    Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins

    University of Otago Tawaki Project co-leader Dr Thomas Mattern. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins

    Without more research, trying to save NZ crested penguins living on two subantarctic islands would be like "patching up a soldier in the war, then sending them back into the trenches".

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    Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region

    A cloud of pollen floats over the Taieri this week, as captured by a Mainland Air pilot. PHOTO:...

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    Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region

    Those with drippy noses and itchy eyes will already know — spring has arrived.

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    ‘Child maltreatment needs to be considered’

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    ‘Child maltreatment needs to be considered’

    A paediatrician says "child maltreatment" has to be considered after a baby was diagnosed with more than a dozen broken bones.

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    Med school proposal ‘railroaded’

    Grant Robertson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Med school proposal ‘railroaded’

    A "scatter-gun" conversation between the University of Otago and the government about the Waikato Medical School proposal suggests the project was railroaded from the start, opponents claim.

    Vigilante crossbow attack left arrow lodged in victim

    Shaun Hartstone. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

    Vigilante crossbow attack left arrow lodged in victim

    A Dunedin man’s vigilante crossbow attack over a missing motorbike has cost him nearly six and a-half years of freedom.

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    Strong case to overturn protection: university

    The University of Otago is appealing a Dunedin City Council decision to give heritage protection...

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    Strong case to overturn protection: university

    A strong case exists to overturn unwanted heritage protection for award-winning brutalist lecture theatres planned for demolition, the University of Otago says.

    One injured in Halfway Bush crash

    Police at the scene this morning. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    One injured in Halfway Bush crash

    A person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Dunedin.

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    Tunnel section of trail project all go

    Fulton Hogan project engineer Josh MacKenzie (left) shows  Tunnels Trail Trust trustees (from...

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    Tunnel section of trail project all go

    The backers of a Dunedin cycle trail 20 years in the making can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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    Ongoing attacks on candidates 'toxic'

    Mayoral candidate Andrew Simms explains how police were called to an electoral meeting in Port...

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    Ongoing attacks on candidates called toxic

    Police were called to a Dunedin candidate meeting where a heckler’s verbal abuse threatened to escalate to violence, reflecting the "sad state of affairs" on the campaign trail, candidates say.

    Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel

    Emergency services were called to Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel

    A pedestrian has suffered moderate injuries after being stuck by a vehicle in Mosgiel, police say.

    Notable moment in the Octagon

    PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

    Notable moment in the Octagon

    Westlake Boys’ High School student Constatine Mataafa, 17, practises for the Big Sing finale in the Octagon yesterday.

    Special Rigs for kids ready to roll

    Special Rigs for Special Kids committee president Greg Inch cleans one of his trucks in...

    Special Rigs for kids ready to roll

    Southern truck drivers are taking a day off on Sunday to put smiles on the faces of special needs children in Dunedin.
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      Help needed to secure museum's future

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      ‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role

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