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Pride in Austen’s work example of sensibility

Tūhura Otago Museum humanities assistant collections manager Merryn Chynoweth holds up a walking...

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Pride in Austen’s work example of sensibility

A 19th-century walking stick and an "anti-slavery sugar bowl" are among the objects being displayed at Tūhura Otago Museum to celebrate the life of one of the literary world’s biggest stars.

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Buskers taking to streets in festival

Rosalind Manowitz is set to perform at the Buskers Festival Ōtepoti today. Photo: Gregor...

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Buskers taking to streets in festival

Dunedin's resident fairy is excited to be human for a change.

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DCC chief calls Ong to meeting

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DCC chief calls Ong to meeting

New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made people feel "uncomfortable", prompting the council’s CEO to invite him to a meeting to discuss ways to ensure a safe and professional workplace.

Unlicensed driver injured

Unlicensed driver injured

An unlicensed teenager driver who "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike almost instantly crashed, injuring himself.

Flying finish

Flying finish

Otago halfback Dylan Pledger dives over to score early in the second half to help power his side to a 41-17 win against Bay of Plenty in the NPC semifinal at Forsyth Bar...

NZPFU pleased with support for ‘last resort’ strike

Indiana de Blecourt, 2, helps her firefighter father Craig de Blecourt spread the message during...

NZPFU pleased with support for ‘last resort’ strike

Walking off the job was a "last resort" for Dunedin firefighters sick of their concerns being ignored.

Direen receives honour

2025 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate Bill Direen. Photo: Sandra Bianciardi

Direen receives honour

Dunedin musician and poet Bill Direen has been honoured as an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate recipient.

Exhibition to honour inspirational dancer

Dunedin dance pioneer Shona Dunlop MacTavish dancing as Cain in Cain and Abel, Sydney, 1940....

Exhibition to honour inspirational dancer

The life of New Zealand’s "mother of modern dance" is being showcased in Dunedin from next week.

Bethunes Gully sign back next week

Bethunes Gully sign back next week

A sign above the entrance of Bethunes Gully in North Dunedin will be back in place by the end of next week.

Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art

Assessment of work by 1986 third-year students by external moderator Marilynn Webb, Jim Tomlin ...

Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art

Multi-talented Jim Tomlin was either a musician who became an artist or an artist who became a musician.

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Treasury criticised polytech plans

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Treasury criticised polytech plans

Reforms that shook up New Zealand’s polytechnics, resulting in job losses, lacked detail and were highly risky, the government’s financial watchdog says.

Class Acts all round

Students from 29 Otago schools have been recognised for their achievements in academic, sporting, arts, cultural and leadership fields.

Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly

A Dunedin teen without a licence "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike before crashing into a car and a concrete wall.

Flight nurses gather for seminar

Flight nurses gather for seminar

Flight nurses from throughout New Zealand gather at the HeliOtago hangar as they begin a two-day seminar run by the College of Air and Surface Transport Nurses (Coastn) yesterday.

Protesters greet PM in Dunedin

Police secure the driveway as the Prime Minister arrives at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery...

Protesters greet PM in Dunedin

Up to 30 protesters concerned about climate change and Palestine greeted PM Christopher Luxon as he attended the Class Act ceremony in Dunedin.

Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors

Barker extends mayoral lead; no changes to councillors

Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker extended her margin over second-placed candidate Andrew Simms in final election results.

'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike

Firefighters outside the central Dunedin station in Castle St this afternoon. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike

Dunedin firefighters joined a one-hour national strike today, saying the action was a "last resort" to get Fire and Emergency NZ to listen to their concerns about work conditions and pay.

Albatross colony soars to record season

A Royal Albatross/toroa plays up for the camera at Taiaroa Head. This was the most successful...

Albatross colony soars to record season

It has been a bumper season for toroa/northern royal albatross this season, as the last of the chicks has set off from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on new adventures.