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Romantasy a feature of new shop

Colette Palmer, left, and Jasmine Begg, of The Ink Pot, use a rolling library ladder at the...

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Romantasy a feature of new shop

Love was certainly in the air in central Dunedin at the weekend, as crowds of eager readers took the chance to peruse the city’s newest, and only, independent romance bookstore.

Cost of student living continues to rise

The price of rents on Castle St has continued to increase each year, according to students who...

Cost of student living continues to rise

Students have said they have found studying in Dunedin very expensive, and rent was "ridiculously expensive".

Rescuer in fatal flat crush to be honoured

'Exceptional courage': Rescuer in fatal Dunedin flat crush to be honoured

The man who rescued people from a fatal stairwell pile-up at a Dunedin student party is being recognised for his courageous actions.

Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run

Runners put themselves through a gruelling Three Peaks "orientation" starting at Woodhaugh St...

Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run

Dunedin's dire summer has not deterred entries for this year’s Three Peaks race, with numbers already near capacity.

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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft

Water pipes wait to be laid. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft

A new bylaw could be needed to enable the Dunedin City Council to manage its water supply network effectively, safely and in alignment with new legislation.

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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications

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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications

A person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after getting "stuck in a window" in the early hours of the morning in Queenstown.

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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind

Cruise ships Azamara Onward (left) and Carnival Splendor are joined at Port Chalmers by two...

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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind

Port Otago was pushed to its operational limit yesterday as strong winds threatened to unfasten a cruise ship berthed in Dunedin.

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Emails reveal shake-up disputes

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Emails reveal shake-up disputes

Accusations of power-grabs, worries about pay and criticism of "frankly ridiculous" workloads were levelled at Dunedin’s mayor over her shake-up of councillor roles, emails reveal.

Bumper backyard crop

Keen young fruit picker Gustav Judd Ludwig, 6, shows off a large haul of plums picked from trees...

Bumper backyard crop

Despite the damp summer, Dunedin’s plum trees have yielded a bumper crop for Community Fruit Harvest Dunedin Ōtepoti volunteers over the holiday season.

Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years

Ginny Green. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years

Otago Community Hospice is about to celebrate 40 years of working in palliative care and it is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Support for foundation heartfelt

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Support for foundation heartfelt

Out of nowhere, lying in bed, Karen Broad’s heart started to "race and flutter" again.

Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors

A controversial Dunedin city councillor has had privileges revoked over his behaviour and was then escorted out of a meeting with tape over his mouth.

Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash

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

Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash

Police have officially named the man killed in a Port Chalmers crash late last month.

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Major roundabout coming to Princes St

The intersection of Princes St and South Rd beside the Oval in Dunedin looks set to be turned...

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Major roundabout coming to Princes St

A new roundabout could be built beside the Oval in Dunedin next summer, as part of a proposed three-year programme of adjustments along Princes St.

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School marks 130 years of guiding girls

St Hilda's Collegiate year 13 student Olivia Priemus, 17, models the school's 1920s uniform in...

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School marks 130 years of guiding girls

When St Hilda’s Collegiate was founded, the common belief was girls’ brains would not be able to cope with learning.

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Simms to head grants subcommittee

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Simms to head grants subcommittee

First-term councillor Andrew Simms has been picked to lead a restructured approach to Dunedin’s grants decision-making.

English rock star donates underwear during brief visit

Facilitating a "penguin experience" for a pair of English rock stars landed one Dunedin collector an unforgettable memento.

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Reprieve after groping colleague

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Reprieve after groping colleague

A Dunedin nurse was permitted to continue working at the hospital after groping a colleague as she tended to an unconscious patient.

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Chloe Swarbrick expounds to a full house at a public meeting in Dunedin on Wednesday. Photos:...

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Expect to see Chlöe Swarbrick in town a lot this year as the Green Party steps up its profile in Dunedin, political editor Mike Houlahan writes.

‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party

‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party

Students from Knox College make their way to the Otago University Student Association’s annual toga party, held last night on Union Lawn.

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