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Taken out of their comfort zones and into the wild
At first, Ava Maree thought life in the wilderness would be unsurvivable without social media or online games — even if it was only for five days.
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Pride of place
Pride of place
A mural of a lion now graces the side of a Dunedin building.
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Price of meth drops over 50% since 2017
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Price of meth drops over 50% since 2017
A 50% drop in the price of methamphetamine has fuelled a "sharp rise" in its use across Otago and Southland over the past year, prompting fears of a related increase in serious crime and social harms.
Shed fire quickly extinguished
Shed fire quickly extinguished
Firefighters remove corrugated sheets after a shed fire in the Brighton Domain yesterday.
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Mainlander service returns to Dunedin
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Mainlander service returns to Dunedin
It will be a full Mainlander passenger train that arrives for the first time at the Dunedin Railway Station this afternoon.
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Professor urges care on funding Wegovy
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Professor urges care on funding Wegovy
A leading health academic says Pharmac should not consider wide-scale funding of so-called "miracle" weight-loss drugs until the country has a solid approach to treating obesity.
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War plane retires to life in Waikouaiti
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War plane retires to life in Waikouaiti
Sitting in the yard of a small settlement north of Dunedin is a piece of World War 2 aviation history.
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
An emerging gang could be attempting to gain a reputation an expert warns, after one of its members was recently accused of serious crimes in Dunedin.
Young dog’s life completely turned around by SPCA
Young dog’s life completely turned around by SPCA
When Staffordshire terrier-cross Layla first came into the Dunedin SPCA, she was sick, scared and severely malnourished. Two months on she has made a complete transformation.
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Monster lily steals the show
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Monster lily steals the show
A self-proclaimed "bit of a gardener" managed to swoop first place in her category, and second overall, in a lily show after growing a massive flower that towered over the competition.
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
Brighton's community spirit was on full display as the seaside town’s annual gala day notched up 30 years with a bumper crowd.
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
Face painting, volleyball, balloon animals and a sausage sizzle were all on the agenda as the reopening of a beloved Dunedin park was celebrated.
Old boat, new tricks
Old boat, new tricks
Despite being 65 years old, Norwegian folkboat Valkyr continued to be a strong contender in the Otago Yacht Club’s Principal Day races in the upper Otago Harbour on Saturday.
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
A Dunedin councillor argued the city council’s chief executive witnessed an incident that demanded her intervention — but she may not have even been there.
One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow
One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow
One New Zealand is about to begin the first phase of its nationwide 3G network shutdown, starting with Dunedin tomorrow.
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
An allegedly drunk Dunedin woman assaulted officers after crashing at a roundabout while on a morning drive, police say.
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Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran
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Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran
An Iranian expat living in Dunedin on a temporary visa says he would be killed if he returned to his country.
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Father fears release poses danger
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Father fears release poses danger
The father of murdered Dunedin woman Sophie Elliott fears the man who killed his daughter could soon be free — and that another family could pay the price.
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.