Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony
Hundreds gathered at the Tūhura Otago Museum Reserve in Dunedin before dawn to celebrate the Māori New Year and remember loved ones who have died.
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
When Richard Wilson established a distillery five years ago he never dreamt it would become the Small Batch Distillery of the Year.
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
Using artificial intelligence to identify new chemical compounds capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria has won a University of Otago graduate a coveted Fulbright scholarship.
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
The thought of life without a roof for the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest makes Grace Murphie sad.
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
One person has been critically injured in a motorcycle crash that closed State Highway One just north of Dunedin for nearly six hours.
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
A firestorm over long-term flood management in South Dunedin is stoking distress among locals while ignoring their wishes — and years of consultation, a local community group says.
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.
Matariki celebrations in pictures
Matariki celebrations in pictures
Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations Gerard O’Brien captured the excitement.
Light show caps Matariki celebrations
Light show caps Matariki celebrations
Birds, a waka and other illuminated shapes lit up Dunedin’s night sky to cap off this year’s Matariki celebrations at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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High hopes for new DCC boss
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High hopes for new DCC boss
Dunedin’s deputy mayor says the council’s new boss will be a ‘‘breath of fresh air’’ for an organisation in need of a ‘‘culture change’’.
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.
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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service
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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service
Fears the city could lose its prized neurosurgery department have been raised by senior Dunedin doctors, who say the loss could lead to more deaths.
Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony
Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.
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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses
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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses
Upgrades at Wakari Hospital are nearing completion for one ward as health authorities prepare for the shutdown of its most contentious ward.
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Flooding damages Orokonui Ecosanctuary
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Flooding damages Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Recent severe weather has caused damage costing $10,000 to Dunedin’s fenced biodiversity sanctuary.
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Community choir to celebrate its 10th anniversary
Community choir to celebrate its 10th anniversary
A Dunedin community choir will celebrate its 10th anniversary next Saturday with a special performance charting the past decade of popular music.
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There’ll be a starman, watching from the sky
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There’ll be a starman, watching from the sky
David Bowie was always amazed that people took what he had to say so seriously.
Another milestone in hospital build
Another milestone in hospital build
The first batch of structural steel has arrived at the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site.