Japanese tradition to greet spring
The University of Otago is saying konnichiwa to spring with a traditional Japanese celebration.
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
An under-fire student representative has finally been formally asked to resign from the Otago University Students’ Association.
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Candidates come to the party
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Candidates come to the party
A fully-grown Bayfield schoolboy, a Samoan war goddess and two normal people walk into the Hyde St Party.
Corn blood moon ‘really special’
Corn blood moon ‘really special’
Historically in many cultures, blood moons were seen as an omen, predicting the death of rulers, impending wars, natural disasters or divine punishments — any of which are highly possible at the...
Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22
Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22
Over the next two weeks, more than 94,000 voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of Dunedin voters ahead of the local body election next month.
Sportsman found not guilty of child abuse
Sportsman found not guilty of child abuse
A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
A wannabe Dunedin influencer was arrested on Saturday night after verbally abusing members of the public and assaulting a woman.
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Candidates discuss value for money
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Candidates discuss value for money
Their visions were quite different, but leading candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty spoke of getting value for money out of rates.
Earl Grey turns eyes
Earl Grey turns eyes
Dunedin North Intermediate pupil Emma Guinle, 12, takes a photograph of 3-year-old rabbit Earl Grey as he rests under a cherry tree.
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Candidates air views at first debate night
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Candidates air views at first debate night
A clear winner may not have emerged from last night’s key debate of candidates for the Dunedin City Council, but the packed crowd had plenty of content to consider.
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.
Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection
Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection
A disagreement between a young woman and an elderly woman had to be sorted out by police after they crashed at a central city intersection.
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Protests swell as Palestinians face ‘existential threat’
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Protests swell as Palestinians face ‘existential threat’
A grassroots approach is needed to make a change because decision-makers are not doing anything, a Dunedin Justice for Palestine rally organiser says.
Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon
Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon
A wannabe Dunedin influencer in his sixth hour of live-streaming in public was arrested after verbally abusing people and assaulting a woman.
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Former school head remembered fondly
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Former Queen’s High head Dame Pat Harrison dies
If you were one of Dame Pat Harrison’s students, the one thing you could be sure of was that she believed you "could be, and would be, successful" in life.
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
Viewership of the Dunedin City Council’s local election candidate profiles "does not bode well for voter turnout", mayor Jules Radich says.
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Candidates’ transport views shared
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Candidates’ transport views shared
Dunedin's council hopefuls have outlined their visions for the future of Dunedin’s transport infrastructure, ahead of next month’s election.
Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
A prominent sportsman has been cleared of child abuse charges, sparking emotional scenes in court.
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.
Geared up for good
Geared up for good
Harley Davidson duo Jane and Owen Jones, of Dunedin, prepare to take their motorcycle on a United We Ride charity event for the Salvation Army on Saturday.