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Increase in food parcels as students face hardship

The government is providing $15 million for the community food sector from July but ongoing...

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Increase in food parcels as students face hardship

A trip to the foodbank is becoming an increasing occurrence for University of Otago students, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.

Police call for 'significant culture change' as Flo Week concerns rise

Police call for 'significant culture change' as Flo Week concerns rise

There is concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual 'Flo' and 'O' weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs.

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'Without substance': Ong's complaint against Chambers thrown out

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'Without substance': Ong's complaint against Chambers thrown out

A complaint by Benedict Ong against a fellow Dunedin city councillor alleging "discriminatory remarks" has been dismissed after it was found to be without substance.

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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council

Fireworks over the Otago Harbour in 1998 were part of Dunedin’s celebrations for the 150th...

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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council

An Otago Harbour fireworks display would require more ratepayers’ money to go up in smoke than other options for welcoming the new year, the Dunedin City Council says.

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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism

Checking out a new oil tank in Parry St are (from left) New Zealand Oil Services project engineer...

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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism

A new oil tank to store jet fuel and diesel has been constructed in Dunedin amid a boom in the city’s tourism.

Dunedin man 'loses $525k in 18-year romance scam'

An "unsuspecting" Dunedin man has been duped out of over half a million dollars by an Auckland woman in an elaborate romance scam, police say.

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No intention to co-operate, Ong says

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No intention to co-operate, Ong says

A Dunedin city councillor at the centre of a conduct complaint is refusing to co-operate with an investigator looking into the case.

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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins

Actor Max Beal as the poet in An Iliad. Photos: supplied

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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins

In between working part-time at a cafe, officiating weddings and funerals and being a solo-mother, a Dunedin comic has forged a successful career in theatre.

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Coverage denied over risk of flood

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Coverage denied over risk of flood

A Taieri homeowner was shocked to be refused home insurance because of flood risk when shopping around for a lower premium.

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New murals in the works for festival

Dunedin mural artist Guy Howard renders a permanent reminder of summer on a Bellona St wall in St...

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New murals in the works for festival

Scenes of summer are emerging on walls across southern Dunedin.

Chasing rainbows

Chasing rainbows

If you live in the West Harbour area of Dunedin, and you look in the right places, you may find a couple of pots of gold.

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A new life for Layla

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A new life for Layla

An adopted dog and her new owner are settling into a routine that involves a backyard, the beach, and being on the couch.

National puts candidate on ballot again

National puts candidate on ballot again

The race for the Taieri electorate in the 2026 general election will look very much like the 2023 contest, National having confirmed that Matthew French will once more contest the seat.

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Tree a symbol of friends’ time together

Long-serving Dunedin Botanic Garden staff and good friends (from left) Robyn Abernethy, Linda...

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Tree a symbol of friends’ time together

Officially, the European beech tree planted at the Dunedin Botanic Garden yesterday was something to fill a space in the avenue of mature European beeches

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New model for grants looked into

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New model for grants looked into

Councillors will mull significant changes to the way Dunedin’s grants are dished out in an attempt to nail down an approach to community funding.

Photo competition entries nearly double

Tūhura Otago Museum marketing manager Charlie Buchan admires a photo of a kea, by Giles Bryant,...

Photo competition entries nearly double

Something appears to have clicked after the number of entries in this year’s Tūhura Otago Museum annual photography competition shattered the previous record.

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