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    Old boat, new tricks

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    Old boat, new tricks

    Despite being 65 years old, Norwegian folkboat Valkyr continued to be a strong contender in the Otago Yacht Club’s Principal Day races in the upper Otago Harbour on Saturday.

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    Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed

    IN - Benedict Ong. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed

    A Dunedin councillor argued the city council’s chief executive witnessed an incident that demanded her intervention — but she may not have even been there.

    One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow

    It seems the iPhone has become a weapon of self-destruction for our sports stars.

    One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow

    One New Zealand is about to begin the first phase of its nationwide 3G network shutdown, starting with Dunedin tomorrow.

    Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash

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    Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash

    An allegedly drunk Dunedin woman assaulted officers after crashing at a roundabout while on a morning drive, police say.

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    Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran

    About 25 protesters gathered in the Octagon yesterday to stand in solidarity with civilians in...

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    Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran

    An Iranian expat living in Dunedin on a temporary visa says he would be killed if he returned to his country.

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    Father fears release poses danger

    Gil Elliott holds a picture of his daughter, Sophie, in 2022. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

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    Father fears release poses danger

    The father of murdered Dunedin woman Sophie Elliott fears the man who killed his daughter could soon be free — and that another family could pay the price.

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    Young author recognised for inspiring communities

    One of TIME magazine’s 10 Girls of the Year 2025, Rutendo Shadaya, at the Hands-On at Otago camp...

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    Young author recognised for inspiring communities

    When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.

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    'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected

    Stonewood Homes Otago director Regan McCormack says the business is trying to distance itself...

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    'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected

    A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.

    Aim to foster a head for safe limits

    Speakers at a men’s and women’s health seminar to be held in conjunction with the 2026 Masters...

    Aim to foster a head for safe limits

    Using your head during the Masters Games may save your life.

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    Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods

    A firefighter battles the blaze in the Roslyn scout hall building from atop a 40-year-old ladder...

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    Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods

    Firefighters’ lives were put at risk after they were forced to use an almost vintage ladder to fight a massive blaze at a Dunedin scout hall, their union says.

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    ‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran

    Nationwide protests in Iran have sparked a crackdown by the regime on protesters in the country,...

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    ‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran

    Iranians living in Dunedin have been left "devastated" by the trickle of news they have received from family members back home.

    Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer

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    Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer

    A Dunedin man is burning up over his gas company’s failure to deliver a new gas bottle even though he ordered it more than a month ago.

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    Ranga not standing in by-election

    Bruce Ranga. Photo: supplied

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    Ranga not standing in by-election

    He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.

    Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins

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    Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins

    Piling machines have started drilling the foundations for a new private hospital in Dunedin.

    Arrest over alleged assault

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    Arrest over alleged assault

    An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted "inappropriately" to female supermarket checkout workers went on to allegedly assault a stranger and police officers.

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    Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted

    Julie Morton. File photo: Felicity Dear

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    Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted

    The brother of a Dunedin woman who stole nearly $1 million from their ailing mother warns she has "no conscience" and will reoffend when released from prison.

    Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’

    Connor Purvis. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

    Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’

    Friends and supporters of a young Dunedin man who died on a solo climbing trip have raised thousands of dollars to fund Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).

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    Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling

    Thousands of people soak up the sun and enjoy the entertainment at the Brighton Gala Day in 2019....

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    Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling

    For the first time in more than three decades, the family-run annual Brighton Gala Day was very nearly cancelled this year after its funding was cut.

    Obituary: scientist noted around the globe

    David Buckingham, world-class scientist. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Obituary: scientist noted around the globe

    From first-year students to Nobel Prize laureates, the name David Anson Buckingham was held in high esteem by scientists across the globe.

    Full speed ahead

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Full speed ahead

    A Boeing 787-9 flies over Dunedin at 33,000ft from Sydney to Santiago. 
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