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    King’s High School student Archibald Valentine (left), 16, holds a tewhatewha, a Maori weapon, as...

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    Kapa haka swansong poignant for student

    Performing at the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest felt a little bit sad for Archibald Valentine, 16, because he knew it was going to be his last time.

    Chilling out with a plunge

    PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

    Chilling out with a plunge

    About 300 people braved a frosty morning to take part in the 96th annual polar plunge at St Clair Beach yesterday.

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    Cheerleaders display their skills

    University of Otago student Indigo Faulkner (front) and her cheerleading team Dynasty at the 2025...

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    Cheerleaders display their skills

    Handsprings, tucks, rolls, roundoffs and high-flying stunts took over a Dunedin secondary school's gymnasium as cheerleaders from around the city showed a packed room what they could do.

    Lanterns take shape for carnival

    REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Lanterns take shape for carnival

    Espen Lorenz, 10, of Dunedin, holds the lanterns he and his mother made at the Lantern Workshop in the Meridian Mall on Saturday.

    Schools turn out for kapa haka contest

    PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

    Schools turn out for kapa haka contest

    He Waka Kotuia (King’s and Queen’s high schools, above) competes in the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin yesterday.

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    Call for liquor store to close earlier

    Leith Liquorland, on the corner of Leith and Albany Sts, has had the renewal of its liquor...

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    Call for student quarter liquor store to close earlier

    A Dunedin bottle store in the heart of the city’s student quarter has been urged to shut its doors earlier to reduce the risk of "alcohol-fuelled violence" and admissions to hospital.

    Brows that can’t be beaten: tattooist tops field

    Dunedin cosmetic tattooist Olivia Legg took out first place in the ombre/powder eyebrow tattooing...

    Brows that can’t be beaten: tattooist tops field

    A Dunedin cosmetic tattooist says she was "completely shocked" to be named a winner at an international beauty competition.

    School becomes shearing shed

    King’s High School students shaved their heads for support fellow classmate Taiaroa McDonald, 17,...

    School becomes shearing shed

    Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.

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    Science fund cuts further blow for uni

    "Taken in isolation, the effect is manageable but does represent a lost opportunity for our...

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    Science fund cuts further blow for uni

    The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.

    Study founder dies

    Phil Silva. Photo: Mark Tantrum

    Study founder dies

    Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.

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    Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

    Cr Sophie Barker has joined the race to become mayor of Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

    Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.

    Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket

    Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre committee chairman Ian Waters with his miniature and one-to-five...

    Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket

    "Putting the power in women’s own hands."

    Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe

    Photo: Supplied/NZ Police

    Woman missing from Dunedin Hospital found safe

    A woman missing from Dunedin Hospital has been found safe, police say. 

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    DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

    Dunedin city councillor Christine Garey hopes her fellow elected members will back her motion for...

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    DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

    A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.

    Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'

    Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'

    Firefighters from around the city were called to a well-involved fire that "significantly damaged" a Brighton shed overnight.

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    Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

    Dunedin oncologist Prof Chris Jackson pours a glass of orange juice, referencing a vitamin C ...

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    Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

    A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and vitamin C as "cancer cures".

    Sober driver not licensed

    Photo: ODT

    Sober driver not licensed

    A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.

    Show smooth sailing for stand-in

    King’s High School student Ethan Towers has stepped in to take over the lead role of Danny Zuko...

    Show smooth sailing for stand-in

    A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.

    ‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

    Former Dunedin Mayor and prominent businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs. Photo: ODT files

    ‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

    Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".

    Gearing up for the game

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Gearing up for the game

    Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.
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