$11.9m for new recycling machinery
$11.9m for new recycling machinery
The Dunedin City Council has put $11.9 million towards high-end machinery to sort rubbish from the yellow-lidded mixed recycling bins.
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Walker questions campaigning tactic
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Walker questions campaigning tactic
A campaigning tactic of running for mayor to boost chances of being elected to council has been questioned by a Dunedin councillor.
Tractor up in flames in spectacular Three Mile Hill blaze
Tractor up in flames in spectacular Three Mile Hill blaze
A tractor has gone up in flames after catching fire while driving up Three Mile Hill Road.
Council hopefuls talk about climate change
Council hopefuls talk about climate change
Although nominations for local body elections do not open for another two weeks, some of Dunedin’s early-bird candidates got the ball rolling by outlining their thoughts on climate-related issues.
Night sky turning blue for Matariki
Night sky turning blue for Matariki
High above Port Chalmers, a historic church is turning the night sky bright blue to celebrate Matariki.
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Bus hub issues: councils ‘doing exactly what we said we would’
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Bus hub issues: councils ‘doing exactly what we said we would’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says who should take the lead on making the bus hub safer is not a "hot potato" despite staff from the two councils pointing the finger at each other.
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Slippery slope of butter prices
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Slippery slope of butter prices
A more than 50% surge in the price of butter is a "frightening" sign the hospitality industry is doing it tough, a Dunedin business owner says.
Play’s themes ‘still relevant’
Play’s themes ‘still relevant’
]A Dunedin secondary school is bringing back a play one of its physics teachers wrote 19 years ago because its themes are still relevant today.
Otago Girls’ brought together by library day
Otago Girls’ brought together by library day
Shrek, Barbie and and The Cat in the Hat were some of the popular stories from which a Dunedin secondary school drew inspiration for its annual library day yesterday.
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Changes do not address core issues: developer
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Changes do not address core issues: developer
The Dunedin City Council appears set to back down on changes developers warned would drive business out of the city.
Apprentice butcher wins regional heat
Apprentice butcher wins regional heat
Riley Hall has gone from being brought up in a vegetarian household to being Otago’s top apprentice butcher.
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
The government has been accused of setting up polytechnics to fail after the revelation that almost one in 10 jobs have been cut in the past year.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
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Radich allies switch to Barker
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Radich allies switch to Barker
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.
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Judge appreciates welcome
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Judge appreciates welcome
Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says.
School collaborates to produce artwork
School collaborates to produce artwork
The talents of the entire Musselburgh School have been combined for a new artwork.