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‘Pretty humbling’ to be in cancer research top 100

"There’s some amazing people and to be muttered in the same list — surreal is the only word I can...

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‘Pretty humbling’ to be in cancer research top 100

A Dunedin academic has joined the ranks of Bill Gates, the Princess of Wales and even "McDreamy" to be recognised among the most influential people in cancer research.

Singer keeps audience entranced

Nadia Reid and her band play at the Regent Theatre on Friday night. Photo: Craig Baxter

Singer keeps audience entranced

The stalls were filled with Nadia Reid’s loyal locals for her last show of her sell-out tour, "Enter Brightness Now".

440 cans and one restored carriage join collection

Olivia, 8 (left), and Hannah, 9, Bottomley take a ride in an Ocean Beach Railway carriage. Photo:...

440 cans and one restored carriage join collection

Dozens of families got to experience old-style rail travel while supporting local food banks at St Kilda yesterday.

Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season

Ezra Thompson, 11, makes bubbles during the festival. Photos: Peter McIntosh

Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season

Families braved the torrential rain to attend the Oval’s Christmas celebrations in decent numbers on Saturday.

Man who murdered mother has term cut

Man who murdered mother has term cut

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook will be reminding people enjoying the water...

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

While people are enjoying an Otago holiday on the water, the region’s harbourmasters will be out making sure everybody stays safe.

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

Career firefighters from all over Dunedin stopped work from noon until 1pm yesterday and took to the street to strike outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station.

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

Unpaid and overdue fines in Otago have risen in the past year as the amount of debt owed nears $10 million.

'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers

Isaac Horwood, 10, of Dunedin, plays the keyboard for shoppers at the Otago Farmers Market on...

'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers

A Dunedin 10-year-old wowed listeners at the Otago Farmers Market yesterday, even drawing a tear or two from some weary Christmas shoppers.

First stage of tunnels trail open

Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust chairman Brent Irving has a look around the Chain Hills Tunnel after...

First stage of tunnels trail open

The first section of a Dunedin cycle trail — 20 years in the making — has opened just in time for Christmas.

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

A Dunedin man who relentlessly pursued his former partner says he "turned into a monster" when drinking alcohol.

Airport’s biggest travel day

Katie Schofield, of Auckland, lifts up her niece Olivia Schofield, 6, as her brother, Alex...

Airport’s biggest travel day

Dunedin Airport was chocker with families reuniting for the holidays on its busiest day of the year yesterday.

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

Preparing for the Poniworks Summer Olympics fundraising event in Palmerston today, are (from left...

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

Oranga Tamariki is investigating allegations of abuse at a Will St youth remand home. PHOTO:...

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

A youth remand home run by Te Kāika has been shut down for nine months after allegations of abuse by caregivers.

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made a complaint about the conduct of another city councillor.

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

Tansy Hayden outside the now-pink former corner shop and upstairs dwelling, built for storekeeper...

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

A plan to convert an historic Dunedin corner store into a suburban cafe has hit opposition from a neighbour who has listed 15 reasons why it should not go ahead.

Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas

Dunedin foodbanks say they are prepared for when the Christmas rush begins - but are asking for donations so they can stay stocked up for the rest of summer.

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

Nataly Vitreras spent a week in Dunedin Hospital. Photo: supplied

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain and needed treatment at Dunedin Hospital says she's stuck in limbo and can't work while ACC investigates the case.