Community transforms school site into a "garden of bounty"
This week, The Star launches a new series looking at community gardens in Dunedin, looking at how they work, their benefits, and sharing information on how people can get involved.
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A furry headache
Charities call for aid with kitten influx
They are cute, fluffy, and adorable ... and about to become a major headache for Dunedin animal welfare organisations.
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$280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream
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$280K out of pocket: Liquidation destroys dream
A Dunedin woman says she felt sick "twice over" after having to tell her husband the company building their dream home had gone bust on the same day he was having surgery for throat cancer.
Former smoker upset with repeal
Former smoker upset with repeal
A former smoker who has had half a lung removed is urging people to listen to doctors as the government plans to repeal anti-smoking laws.
New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
In these times of "unprecedented crises", psychology is a profession that needs to step up and respond equitably for under-served communities.
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
The Otago Taieri A&P Society has been labelled "callous" and "intimidating" after doubling down on their bid to have long-term residents of the showground camping area removed.
Historic house’s fate to be decided
Historic house’s fate to be decided
The loss of a significant tree and 103-year-old house in central Dunedin will be offset by the benefits of a new housing development that will be a more efficient use of valuable land, developers say.
Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing
Aramoana suspected arson investigation ongoing
Investigations are continuing into a suspected arson at an Aramoana address, police say.
A volunteer with a big heart
Going a step further to reduce risk
After a heart episode led to an operation at Dunedin Hospital, Tom Ross decided to become a volunteer and establish a way for people to reduce their risk of heart problems.
Award-winning songwriter releases video
Award-winning songwriter releases video
Award-winning children’s songwriter Rob Wigley has hit the small screen with the launch of his music video I’m on my Bicycle yesterday.
First to do new degree
First to do new degree
Being first in your studies is one thing, but being the first to study and graduate in a new degree is quite another.
Big crowd for rally to support Palestine
Big crowd for rally to support Palestine
A crowd of several hundred people marched from the Otago Museum to the Octagon in central Dunedin in support of the Palestinian community today.
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
The owners of a Dunedin cafe say they have lost significant business due to the carelessness of a mysterious caller claiming to work for Google.
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Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed
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Hazardous landfill at risk of being exposed due to erosion
The Dunedin City Council is facing a $5 million bill for a quick fix after it found the threat posed by a hazardous waste-filled landfill at St Clair Beach is worse than first thought.
Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action
Call for more Maori, Pasifika affirmative action
More affirmative action is needed for Māori and Pasifika health outcomes to improve, a new study says.
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$11m dividend to council expected
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$11m dividend to council expected
The Dunedin City Holdings Ltd trading companies will be expected to make an $11 million dividend to the city council in the 2024-25 financial year.
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Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn
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Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn
The former chief of the Otago Polytechnic is welcoming the end of what he calls the "unfortunate experiment" of Te Pūkenga.
CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire
CCTV identified man who allegedly set fire
A man was arrested for allegedly setting a central Dunedin building on fire after he was recognised by police on CCTV footage.
Knife allegedly presented
Knife allegedly presented
Police take a man into custody after an incident with a knife in Mitchell Ave yesterday.
Threat to ‘bash’ heads in
Threat to ‘bash’ heads in
A dog owner allegedly threatened to bash people’s heads in when confronted about his pet locked in a hot car.