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Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths

Nepal "Gen Z protest" solidarity vigil organiser Ashik Banstola with a flyer grieving those who...

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Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths

The Nepali community in Dunedin is feeling devastated and helpless after seeing violence unfold at what started as a peaceful protest in their homeland.

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Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory

A weka heads into the tussock that lines Second Beach Rd in St Clair at the weekend. PHOTO:...

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Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory

If weka do establish a population in Dunedin, that story is starting now, a Dunedin ornithologist says.

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Aim to improve health system

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Aim to improve health system

Changing public policy to improve New Zealand’s health system may sound like a very tall order, if not just a dream in the present economic climate.

Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year

DVML chief executive officer Paul Doorn. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year

Following concerns there are no shows booked at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the next 12 months, southerners are being assured a string of artists will be announced from November.

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Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech

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Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech

The tertiary institutions’ financial watchdog has hinted at further job losses for Otago Polytechnic if it wishes to remain autonomous next year.

Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops

Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops

An intoxicated and aggressive young Dunedin man was locked up by police until he sobered up after trying to fight bar security.

Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV

The tenants claimed their neighbours had security cameras that could see into their windows....

Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV

Police are hunting a suspected arsonist who allegedly poured petrol on a car and set it on fire in Wakari last night.

Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale

The building has deteriorated severely since 2011, especially after two suspicious fires which...

Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale

A derelict former Dunedin hospital is on the market, billed as a high-profile redevelopment opportunity.

Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire

Otago and Southland Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge industrial category winner Philip...

Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire

There is no rest for the wicked, or the winner, as Kase Rawson found out yesterday.

Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’

Dunedin paper boy Gordon Broome, 80, has delivered his last Otago Daily Times. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’

A Dunedin paper boy is calling it a day after nearly 40 years of helping keep his neighbourhood in the loop.

Preparation under way for Games next year

Preparation under way for Games next year

With under six months until they start, the Masters Games are coming into view.

'Traumatised' family in bedside vigil for critically injured teenager

Over $40,000 has been raised on a Givealittle page set up to support the family of a critically injured teenager who fell off a roof in Dunedin's student quarter.

Celebrating the moment

Celebrating the moment

Dean Jones plays traditional Japanese music on the koto while Victoria Pryde celebrates hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the temporary beauty of blossoms.

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Candidates grilled at uni event

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Candidates grilled at uni event

Dunedin mayoral candidates were put on the spot with quick-fire questions and audience interaction at the University of Otago last night.

Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on

Car dealer in $400k fraud vows to fight on

A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.

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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer

Aaron Lodge has been sold to the disappointment of councillors, who hoped it could be used as a...

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Site suggested for city’s homeless sold to developer

A site once touted to help solve the city’s homelessness issues by Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has been sold to a private developer, the Otago Daily Times understands.

Dunedin woman 'threatened teen on TikTok '

TikTok has come under increasing fire over fears that user data could end up in the hands of the...

Dunedin woman charged after allegedly threatening teen on TikTok

A TikTok livestream has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she allegedly threatened to headbutt a teenager during the recording.

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Candidates differ on best way forward

Contenders for the Dunedin mayoralty (from left) Lee Vandervis, Andrew Simms, Jules Radich and...

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Candidates differ on best way forward

Setting up a symposium of Dunedin’s best and brightest, keeping "trained brains" in the city, pursuing a "re-vision" and tossing out the ORC were some key notes hit by prominent mayoralty contenders.