Cost of student living continues to rise
International student Huda Jamali says studying in Palmerston North is a bit cheaper than in other parts of the country - but she was still surprised by how pricey it could be.
Dunedin
Festivities herald Chinese New Year
Festivities herald Chinese New Year
Thousands attended Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations at Lan Yuan Gardens in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Romantasy a feature of new shop
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Romantasy a feature of new shop
Love was certainly in the air in central Dunedin at the weekend, as crowds of eager readers took the chance to peruse the city’s newest, and only, independent romance bookstore.
Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run
Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run
Dunedin's dire summer has not deterred entries for this year’s Three Peaks race, with numbers already near capacity.
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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft
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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft
A new bylaw could be needed to enable the Dunedin City Council to manage its water supply network effectively, safely and in alignment with new legislation.
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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications
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Firefighters get stuck in to extrications
A person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after getting "stuck in a window" in the early hours of the morning in Queenstown.
Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’
Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’
It was a positive start to the Chinese New Year at Lan Yuan on Saturday night, as thousands of people attended to mark the Year of the Horse.
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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind
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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind
Port Otago was pushed to its operational limit yesterday as strong winds threatened to unfasten a cruise ship berthed in Dunedin.
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Division over move-on powers
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Division over move-on powers
Empowering police to move along beggars and rough sleepers would be "punishing the poor" and sweep Dunedin’s homelessness problem under the carpet, a city councillor says.
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Emails reveal shake-up disputes
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Emails reveal shake-up disputes
Accusations of power-grabs, worries about pay and criticism of "frankly ridiculous" workloads were levelled at Dunedin’s mayor over her shake-up of councillor roles, emails reveal.
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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event
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Revenue ramps up for classic annual event
The latest instalment in a bookish "never-ending story" raised more than $130,000 for a Dunedin institution.
Bumper backyard crop
Bumper backyard crop
Despite the damp summer, Dunedin’s plum trees have yielded a bumper crop for Community Fruit Harvest Dunedin Ōtepoti volunteers over the holiday season.
Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years
Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years
Otago Community Hospice is about to celebrate 40 years of working in palliative care and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Support for foundation heartfelt
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Support for foundation heartfelt
Out of nowhere, lying in bed, Karen Broad’s heart started to "race and flutter" again.
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
A controversial Dunedin city councillor has had privileges revoked over his behaviour and was then escorted out of a meeting with tape over his mouth.
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police have officially named the man killed in a Port Chalmers crash late last month.
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
A new roundabout could be built beside the Oval in Dunedin next summer, as part of a proposed three-year programme of adjustments along Princes St.
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
When St Hilda’s Collegiate was founded, the common belief was girls’ brains would not be able to cope with learning.
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Simms to head grants subcommittee
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Simms to head grants subcommittee
First-term councillor Andrew Simms has been picked to lead a restructured approach to Dunedin’s grants decision-making.
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
Facilitating a "penguin experience" for a pair of English rock stars landed one Dunedin collector an unforgettable memento.