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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

Bottle-O Cumberland. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Bottle store’s licence renewed; hours cut

A liquor store in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter has been told its plans to extend its opening hours would have been inappropriate for the area.

Stronger NZ stance urged over Venezuela

Venezuelan residents burn the United States flag to protest the seizing of President Nicolas...

Stronger NZ stance urged over Venezuela

New Zealand must take a "robust" approach to diplomacy in the wake of the United States’ invasion of Venezuela, a leading international relations academic says.

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Mika returns to St Kilda to have her latest pup

Sea lion Mika has returned to St Kilda to birth her pup, seen here about 12 hours old. They were...

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Mika returns to St Kilda to have her latest pup

St Kilda residents have welcomed a beloved seasonal resident, and a new treasure, back home.

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Two deaths still under investigation

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Two deaths still under investigation

Two Southern workplace deaths last year are among nine ongoing WorkSafe investigations in the regions, official information shows.

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Firefighters’ strike ‘only option now’

Outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station yesterday are firefighters (from left) Jake Wansink, Dan...

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Firefighters’ strike ‘only option now’

Going on strike is the "only option now", a Dunedin firefighter says, as union negotiations enter a new year.

Obituary: Lan Yuan Chinese garden his legacy

John Henderson was influential in getting Dunedin’s Chinese garden, Lan Yuan, built. PHOTO: PETER...

Obituary: Lan Yuan Chinese garden his legacy

There was never much doubt John Henderson would follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in his choice of occupation.

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One person’s waste is another’s working life

Discussing their work at the Tahuna wastewater treatment plant are (from left) plant supervisor...

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One person’s waste is another’s working life

It may not sound like glamorous work, but three people helping to keep Dunedin’s sewerage system operating in the holiday season sure seem to be upbeat about it.

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More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets

A Future Dunedin billboard before the city council election last year shows nine candidates — ...

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More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets

A well-funded campaign is no guarantee of electoral success. Dunedin City Council election results provided proof of that.

'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich

Jules Radich served one term as Dunedin's mayor. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich

Tributes have flowed for Dunedin city councillor and former mayor Jules Radich who died today following a heart attack.

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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

Crowds gather in the Octagon on New Year’s Eve, 2025. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

Public opinion is being sought on how Dunedin City Council runs future New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the mayor says it is time for a rethink.

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ACC call for biker, driver safety

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ACC call for biker, driver safety

The first three months of each year is traditionally when the sun decides to come out and the heat comes on, creating the perfect environment to ride a motorcycle.

Minor injuries in two-car crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Shore St and Portobello Rd. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Minor injuries in two-car crash

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision in Dunedin this morning.

Fresh air fun

Taieri Mouth friends Leon Perquin (left) and Kiptyn Garner, both 12, enjoy some air time on the Signal Hill mountainbike tracks yesterday.

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Signage dispute ‘targeted’

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Signage dispute ‘targeted’

Dunedin's highest-polling councillor says the city council’s failed bid to pursue him for legal costs relating to election sign rules was "vindictive".

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Family runs away with hill titles

Celebrating their triple win at the Aramoana League’s sports day cliff run are (from left) Anna...

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Family runs away with hill titles

Winning runs in the family for one fleet-footed Dunedin trio named three-way champions of this year’s Aramoana cliff run.

Thrillers, mysteries the most borrowed

Dunedin City Libraries library assistant Kelcie Watkins-Dooley checks out a stack of books by...

Thrillers, mysteries the most borrowed

Dunedinites love a good murder, and the city’s librarians have the receipts to prove it.

Memorable arrival starts the year

Carla Probst, pictured in the Queen Mary maternity wing of Dunedin Hospital yesterday, welcomed...

Memorable arrival starts the year

Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.

Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares

The two airfares into Dunedin cost about $600 more through the third-party agency. Photo: ODT

Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares

A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid $1300 for two one-way seats with bags from Wellington.

Police happy with New Year's revellers in South

A band entertains a small crowd on the waterfront in Wanaka on New Year's Eve. Photo: Gregor...

Police happy with New Year's revellers in South

Police say they are pleased with the behaviour of New Year's Eve revellers around the country.

Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026

Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations

Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.

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