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Bird-watching walks at garden

Birds NZ Otago branch member Suzanne Middleton will be one of several experts leading bird...

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.

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.

Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms

London-based Kiwi band Mild Orange. Photo: Cam Hay

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

Otago Polytechnic student Finn Bowman checks connections on an electrical test panel. PHOTOS: SAM...

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

University of Otago Tawaki Project co-leader Dr Thomas Mattern. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

A cloud of pollen floats over the Taieri this week, as captured by a Mainland Air pilot. PHOTO:...

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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

The University of Otago is appealing a Dunedin City Council decision to give heritage protection...

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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

Police at the scene this morning. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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

Fulton Hogan project engineer Josh MacKenzie (left) shows Tunnels Trail Trust trustees (from...

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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'

Mayoral candidate Andrew Simms explains how police were called to an electoral meeting in Port...

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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

Emergency services were called to Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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 Special Kids committee president Greg Inch cleans one of his trucks in...

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.

Local Body Elections 2025: Mayoral candidate forum - Dunedin

Local Body Elections 2025: Mayoral candidate forum - Dunedin

The ODT asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates about navigating key challenges and their priorities.

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Safety call for motorcyclists

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Safety call for motorcyclists

As temperatures start to rise and the roads get drier around the southern regions, motorcyclists start dusting off their pride and joy before heading for the open road.

Dunedin welcomes new MP

Labour list member of Parliament Damien O’Connor, now resident in Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Dunedin welcomes new MP

Dunedin has a new member of Parliament, former West Coast MP Damien O’Connor having recently moved south.

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