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    David Benson-Pope delivers his final speech as a Dunedin city councillor yesterday. PHOTO: PETER...

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    Outgoing councillor lists his hopes for future

    Influential retiring Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope has some hopes for the next council.

    'Really exciting': School keen to make park one of NZ's best

    'Really exciting': School keen to make park one of NZ's best

    As far as playgrounds go, Belford Street Park is pretty uninspiring for children.

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    Outdoor bowls facility completed

    Stadium bowls society member Shannon Eathorne delivers her bowl on the new green next to the...

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    Outdoor bowls facility completed

    A more than 10-year vision for an outdoor bowls surface next to the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium has been delivered on time and within budget.

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    Celebrated actor calls for new Dunedin venue

    Mark Hadlow. Photo: ODT files

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    Celebrated actor calls for new Dunedin venue

    An award-winning New Zealand actor says Dunedin is crying out for a new venue after the demise of the Fortune Theatre.

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    Seven-hour meeting to decide one-year extension

    Sandy Graham. Photo: supplied

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    Seven-hour meeting to decide one-year extension

    Extending Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham’s contract by a year was a compromise reached towards the end of a marathon meeting, documents show.

    Woman assaulted after horn at lights sparks Dunedin road rage

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    Woman assaulted after horn at lights sparks Dunedin road rage

    A Dunedin woman enraged after being beeped at followed a younger driver through town and allegedly beat her on the side of the road.

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    Taking of buoy puts lives at risk: lifeguard

    Scott Weatherall is just days away from competing in the Ironman New Zealand event. Photo: Supplied

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    Taking of buoy puts lives at risk: lifeguard

    The disappearance of public rescue equipment from a Dunedin beach could cost lives, a surf lifeguard has warned.

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    We need to talk about Steve

    Dunedin astronomer Dr Ian Griffin with a snapshot of Steve — a Strong Thermal Emission Velocity...

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    We need to talk about Steve

    Travelling 12,832km from Dunedin to Fairbanks, Alaska, sounds like an awfully long way to go just to talk about "Steve".

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    Uni plans to accept AI use

    University of Otago dean of teaching and learning Prof Tim Cooper says universities need to learn...

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    Uni plans to accept AI use

    The University of Otago is opening the door to students using artificial intelligence after accepting the "disruptive" technology cannot be stopped.

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    Kellas proud to do his bit

    Lox Kellas reflects on his 23 years as an Otago Peninsula Community Board member. PHOTO: PETER...

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    Kellas proud to do his bit

    For Lox Kellas, being part of a community involves doing one’s bit without fuss.

    Word on the street

    Word on the street

    With the countdown to election day well and truly on, officials are expecting most votes to be cast this week, before polls close at noon on Saturday.

    Bringing in the reinforcement

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Bringing in the reinforcement

    A crane lifts a large section of prefabricated steel reinforcing into a hole at the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site yesterday afternoon. 

    ‘Call to arms’ expected at university’s first Freshwater Forum

    Ross Thompson. Photo: supplied

    ‘Call to arms’ expected at university’s first Freshwater Forum

    A "call to arms" to move more quickly in dealing with New Zealand’s water quality issues is expected to be made today, during the University of Otago’s first Freshwater Forum.

    Council putting a hex on Taieri Mouth Rd erosion

    New Zealand-made, hexagonal, fibre-reinforced concrete modules will be installed on Taieri Mouth...

    Council putting a hex on Taieri Mouth Rd erosion

    The centre of Dunedin has the Octagon.

    JP services offered in S. Dunedin library

    Dr Lester Flockton JP witnesses a document for South Dunedin resident Gundula Guldner at the...

    JP services offered in S. Dunedin library

    Justices of the peace finally have a peaceful place to call home in South Dunedin.

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

    Aneli Katea. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

    The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.

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    Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout

    Last minute voters rush to cast their votes in South Dunedin just before closing during a...

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    Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout

    A pair of mayoral hopefuls say the huge number of candidates has left Dunedin voters confused as the city languishes with one of the lowest turnouts nationwide.

    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

    Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

    A Dunedin couple have matching court dates after they resisted police, allegedly kicking, spitting at and charging at the officers.

    New principal takes reins at John McGlashan

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    New principal takes reins at John McGlashan

    John McGlashan College’s new principal Dr Aaron Columbus was welcomed to the Dunedin boys’ school with a full assembly yesterday.

    'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning

    The flight from Auckland was hit by lightning. Photo: Getty Images

    'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning

    Passengers on an Auckland flight destined for Dunedin witnessed a ‘‘large, orange fireball’’ erupt on the plane's wing after it was struck by lightning.
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      'Extraordinary in so many ways': Dunedin student died in bed

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      Treehouses awarded for best design stay

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    • Queenstown’s ‘‘Eco-Cave’’ glowworm attraction, pegged to open by early 2027. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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      Glowworm cave to go ahead

    • Dunedin family (from left) Henry, Bri and Brayden Soper are settling into their new Abbotsford...

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      Family’s decision to leave South Dunedin ‘no-brainer’

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