Big rigs turn out for special kids
Trucks from Otago and Southland assembled in Dunedin today for the return of a much-loved event.
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
A burst water main in Koremata St, Green Island, has caused some disruption to residents and motorists.
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
The finale of this year's Big Sing secondary schools' competition in Dunedin has come to a close, with choirs from Auckland taking the top awards.
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Land set for state homes being sold
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Land set for state homes being sold
Land once destined to provide state houses in Port Chalmers in Dunedin is being sold on Trade Me, but Kainga Ora is keeping quiet on whether there will be further land sales in the city.
Bird-watching walks at garden
Bird-watching walks at garden
The beautiful Dunedin Botanic Garden is teeming with bird life as spring begins, providing the perfect backdrop for local avian experts to share their bird-spotting knowledge with the community.
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Occupants of a rental van have walked away unharmed after rolling off a Dunedin road.
Bright sparks give charity a boost
Bright sparks give charity a boost
Future electricians at Otago Polytechnic are helping keep second-hand appliances safe while sharpening skills.
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Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins
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Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins
Without more research, trying to save NZ crested penguins living on two subantarctic islands would be like "patching up a soldier in the war, then sending them back into the trenches".
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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region
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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region
Those with drippy noses and itchy eyes will already know — spring has arrived.
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‘Child maltreatment needs to be considered’
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‘Child maltreatment needs to be considered’
A paediatrician says "child maltreatment" has to be considered after a baby was diagnosed with more than a dozen broken bones.
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Med school proposal ‘railroaded’
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Med school proposal ‘railroaded’
A "scatter-gun" conversation between the University of Otago and the government about the Waikato Medical School proposal suggests the project was railroaded from the start, opponents claim.
Vigilante crossbow attack left arrow lodged in victim
Vigilante crossbow attack left arrow lodged in victim
A Dunedin man’s vigilante crossbow attack over a missing motorbike has cost him nearly six and a-half years of freedom.
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Strong case to overturn protection: university
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Strong case to overturn protection: university
A strong case exists to overturn unwanted heritage protection for award-winning brutalist lecture theatres planned for demolition, the University of Otago says.
One injured in Halfway Bush crash
One injured in Halfway Bush crash
A person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Dunedin.
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Tunnel section of trail project all go
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Tunnel section of trail project all go
The backers of a Dunedin cycle trail 20 years in the making can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Ongoing attacks on candidates 'toxic'
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Ongoing attacks on candidates called toxic
Police were called to a Dunedin candidate meeting where a heckler’s verbal abuse threatened to escalate to violence, reflecting the "sad state of affairs" on the campaign trail, candidates say.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel
A pedestrian has suffered moderate injuries after being stuck by a vehicle in Mosgiel, police say.
Notable moment in the Octagon
Notable moment in the Octagon
Westlake Boys’ High School student Constatine Mataafa, 17, practises for the Big Sing finale in the Octagon yesterday.
Special Rigs for kids ready to roll
Special Rigs for kids ready to roll
Southern truck drivers are taking a day off on Sunday to put smiles on the faces of special needs children in Dunedin.