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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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Peninsula distillery awarded national title

Sandymount Distillery founder and head distiller Richard Wilson celebrates after winning New...

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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.

Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony

People gather on Dunedin’s Museum Reserve at dawn yesterday to celebrate the rise of Matariki and...

Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony

Hundreds gathered at the Tūhura Otago Museum Reserve in Dunedin before dawn yesterday to celebrate the Māori New Year and remember whānau and family that have died over the past year...

Matariki celebrations: evening

Crowds pile into Forsyth Barr Stadium to explore the free Matariki mā Puaka activities on offer.

Matariki celebrations: evening

Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations held at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.

Light show caps Matariki celebrations

Drones form the shapes of a bird, a waka and a kererū as part of the celebrations at the stadium....

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

Deputy mayor Cr Cherry Lucas speaks at a public meeting at St Peters Church Hall, Hillside Rd to...

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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’’.

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Jansen to debut for Ireland against Japan

Dunedin-raised Sean Jansen, pictured in action for Connacht, has been named to make his debut for...

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Jansen to debut for Ireland against Japan

Sean Jansen will don a different shade of green tonight.

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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says

South Dunedin Community Network board and staff members (from left) Julie Ryan, Mike Hammond,...

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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.

Beaches closed after faecal matter found

Tomahawk Beach has been closed. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Beaches closed after faecal matter found

Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.

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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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight

Grace Murphie worries for the future of the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest...

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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.

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.

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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 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

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital is in the process of being closed. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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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

A still from a video showing flooding at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Flooding damages Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Recent severe weather has caused damage costing $10,000 to Dunedin’s fenced biodiversity sanctuary.

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.

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

After hitting the notes for 10 years, Dunedin Rock Choir founders Dinah Cameron (left) and Sandra...

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

Dunedin singers (from left) Greg MacLeod, Sophie Whibley and Ben MacLeod are among a dozen local...

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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.

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