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Pride in Austen’s work example of sensibility
A 19th-century walking stick and an "anti-slavery sugar bowl" are among the objects being displayed at Tūhura Otago Museum to celebrate the life of one of the literary world’s biggest stars.
Time out for toothfish vessel
Time out for toothfish vessel
The Australian longline fishing vessel Antarctic Aurora yesterday returned to Dunedin after a night at sea.
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Week-long pilsner shortage ends
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Week-long pilsner shortage ends
A Dunedin bar is glad its patrons’ favourite drop has been restocked after its reputation was put on the line because of a shortage.
Principal leaving role after 11 years
Principal leaving role after 11 years
A Dunedin secondary school principal has resigned after 11 years at the helm.
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Buskers taking to streets in festival
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Buskers taking to streets in festival
Dunedin's resident fairy is excited to be human for a change.
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DCC chief calls Ong to meeting
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DCC chief calls Ong to meeting
New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made people feel "uncomfortable", prompting the council’s CEO to invite him to a meeting to discuss ways to ensure a safe and professional workplace.
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Tree puts homes at risk: owners
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Tree puts homes at risk: owners
A Mosgiel couple are again asking the council to let them remove an "extremely unsafe" tree from their property — and this time they have artificial intelligence on their side.
Unlicensed driver injured
Unlicensed driver injured
An unlicensed teenager driver who "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike almost instantly crashed, injuring himself.
Flying finish
Flying finish
Otago halfback Dylan Pledger dives over to score early in the second half to help power his side to a 41-17 win against Bay of Plenty in the NPC semifinal at Forsyth Bar...
Final results released for ORC election
Final results released for ORC election
Final election results for the Otago Regional Council show no change from preliminary results released earlier in the week.
NZPFU pleased with support for ‘last resort’ strike
NZPFU pleased with support for ‘last resort’ strike
Walking off the job was a "last resort" for Dunedin firefighters sick of their concerns being ignored.
Direen receives honour
Direen receives honour
Dunedin musician and poet Bill Direen has been honoured as an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate recipient.
Exhibition to honour inspirational dancer
Exhibition to honour inspirational dancer
The life of New Zealand’s "mother of modern dance" is being showcased in Dunedin from next week.
Parking restrictions in place at St Clair
Parking restrictions in place at St Clair
Parking restrictions in St Clair have come into effect just as the weather gets warmer.
Bethunes Gully sign back next week
Bethunes Gully sign back next week
A sign above the entrance of Bethunes Gully in North Dunedin will be back in place by the end of next week.
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Rosella saved after crash landing
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Rosella saved after crash landing
A colourful parrot knocked itself out against the right Waldronville window.
Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art
Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art
Multi-talented Jim Tomlin was either a musician who became an artist or an artist who became a musician.
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
Reforms that shook up New Zealand’s polytechnics, resulting in job losses, lacked detail and were highly risky, the government’s financial watchdog says.
Class Acts all round
Class Acts all round
Students from 29 Otago schools have been recognised for their achievements in academic, sporting, arts, cultural and leadership fields.
Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly
Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly
A Dunedin teen without a licence "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike before crashing into a car and a concrete wall.