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    Anthony Breese and daughter Olivia "Liv" Breese perform at the Dunedin City Library on Saturday...

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    Songs replace shushes among shelves

    Unlike some musicians, Olivia "Liv" Breese is pretty straitlaced — she doesn’t have a bad bone in her body.

    Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study

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    Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study

    The effects of Covid-19 on participants of the Dunedin Study are to be part of the latest phase of research in the detailed study of human health and development.

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    Grow the economy, DCC told

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    Grow the economy, DCC told

    There is insufficient urgency from the Dunedin City Council in its planning around what the city needs to do to grow its economic base, attract and retain talent, Business South says.

    Community boards lay out their priorities

    Paul Pope. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Community boards lay out their priorities

    Dunedin's community boards are calling for the Dunedin City Council to put more effort into local adaptation, mitigation and the emergency response for extreme weather events.

    Honorary degree — and a little Mozart

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    Honorary degree — and a little Mozart

    Otago alumnus Prof Jonathan Lemalu performs Non piu andrai from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro after being presented with an honorary doctor of music degree.

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    Conditions placed on Ong have support

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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    Conditions placed on Ong have support

    Efforts to halt ongoing confidentiality breaches by a Dunedin councillor have found support from some around the council table.

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    No funds remain for owner, creditors

    The former Anatolia Turkish Kebab House premises in Princes St, pictured in October 2025, which...

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    No funds remain for owner, creditors

    The owner of a collapsed Dunedin kebab restaurant owing more than $140,000 says he "lost everything" after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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    Submitters swing in behind tunnels trail

    Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust chairman Brent Irving. FILE PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Submitters swing in behind tunnels trail

    A deluge of support for the Dunedin Tunnels Trail has made up the majority of submissions on the city council’s annual plan.

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    Councils square off over port

    Some local government representatives are divided over the ownership of Port Otago. Photo: Linda...

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    Councils square off over port

    The "cash-strapped" Dunedin City Council has been warned to keep its hands off Port Otago, as three city councillors eye up regional assets.

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    Dunedin video game creators bring Pavs home

    Members of two Dunedin-based video game companies were recognised at a national level on Saturday...

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    Dunedin video game creators bring Pavs home

    Two Dunedin video game companies have taken home national awards celebrating the inclusiveness and diversity of their games.

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    Care delays hard on parents too, mother says

    Kirstyn O'Neill. Photo: supplied

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    Care delays hard on parents too, mother says

    A mother who fought for nearly a decade to get her son a diagnosis says the state of paediatrics in the South is taking a toll on parents’ mental health.

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    Sending a message

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    Sending a message

    Southern Young Labour member Tyler Proctor looks over letters of support with Taieri MP Ingrid Leary at Caversham Pharmacy in South Rd yesterday.

    Rubber tree evokes hometown

    Layne Carvalho, of Brazil, holds the rubber tree she bought at the Friends of Dunedin Botanic...

    Rubber tree evokes hometown

    Who would have thought buying a rubber plant would bring so much joy?

    University of Otago graduation parade

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    University of Otago graduation parade

    Hundreds of students graduated in two ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday following a parade along the city’s central retail street, George St.

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    ‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation

    Leigh Albert’s graduation from the University of Otago today is expected to be ‘‘bittersweet’’....

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    ‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation

    ‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’

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    Manager thrilled to dive into role

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    Manager thrilled to dive into role

    After 20 years away from Dunedin, the city’s new pools manager is thrilled to dive headfirst into his role.

    Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words

    John Barsby, at home in Dunedin. Photo: supplied

    Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words

    The Roman poet Ovid wrote "Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these".

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    Paid parking changes net DCC $121k

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    Paid parking changes net DCC $121k

    The Dunedin City Council has raked in more than $120,000 in Sunday parking revenue six months since the policy came into force.

    Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair

    King’s High School year 13 students Nick Reid (left) and Ryan Pariachi, pictured in front of...

    Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair

    A visit to a naval base sealed the deal for two Dunedin secondary students who are planning to sign up for a life on the high seas.

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    Violence against health workers highlighted

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    Violence against health workers highlighted

    Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.
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      Pub serving alcohol again after dry months

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      Failed bid to get AC/DC concert revealed

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