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Bike race and charity auction in memory of keen cyclist

Tony Wood (front) holds the late Darren Wispinski’s Avanti road bike, during a memorial ride with...

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Bike race and charity auction in memory of keen cyclist

A Dunedin cyclist’s life and memory has been honoured by his family with an inaugural bike race and charity auction.

Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police

Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police

A man involved in a central Dunedin brawl resorted to spitting on an officer after a failed headbutt attempt, police say.

Gliding on glass

Gliding on glass

Two teams from Dunedin’s Fire In Ice Waka Ama Club pass one another while training on Otago Harbour during low tide on Saturday morning.

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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’

A burnt couch sits near the entrance of Woodhaugh Gardens, on George St yesterday morning. PHOTO:...

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Couch fire ‘deemed suspicious’

A "suspicious" couch fire was extinguished by firefighters in Dunedin’s student quarter at the weekend.

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Another candidate leaves ticket

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Another candidate leaves ticket

Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.

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Singer beats cold to win opera competition

Jasmine Jessen beams after winning the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria competition at Knox Church...

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Singer beats cold to win opera competition

It snot fuddy when you catch a cold — especially if you are an opera singer who is about to compete in one of New Zealand’s top opera competitions.

Graduate realises long-held dream

University of Otago students (from left) Aria Farrant, Rani Cousens and Roisin Kennedy, all 21,...

Graduate realises long-held dream

Rani Cousens fulfilled a life-long dream at graduation on Saturday.

Top cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer

Mosgiel-born two-time Commonwealth Games track cyclist Nathan Seddon was diagnosed with grade...

Top cyclist diagnosed with brain cancer

A top New Zealand track cyclist who has competed on the world stage is now facing an even bigger challenge.

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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says it is interesting to see Kettle Park remediation options, but he...

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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor

A $35million plan to remove old landfill material and reshape sand dunes is the most effective way to respond to the erosion threat at Dunedin’s Kettle Park, a report has found.

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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges

The accessible seesaw has returned to George St’s playspace following a four-month absence after...

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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges

The Dunedin City Council is pleading for people to "just be nice" to George St’s accessible seesaw, which has returned after damage took it out of action months ago.

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Disease forces destruction of beehive

Mosgiel beekeeper Tasha Derrett burns both the AFB infected bees and their hives. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Disease forces destruction of beehive

A Mosgiel beekeeper has issued a warning after having to kill, burn and bury 50,000 bees to prevent the spread of a fatal bacterial disease.

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Elected representatives where buck stops

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Elected representatives where buck stops

Rising rates while residents face a cost-of-living crisis could focus the minds of voters on council spending. Grant Miller asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates for...

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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’

St John’s Church vicar the Rev Eric Kyte is giving away his collection of books as he looks to...

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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’

A Dunedin vicar is giving away his collection of about 3500 books to "free my mind from the bounds of literature".

Family celebrating century since arrival

Wilson family members Diane Potter (left) and Glenys Wilson read a book covering the history of their family in Dunedin. The pair are celebrating 100 years since their grandfather,...

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Secret to peace puts mind over matter

His eminence Ling Rinpoche at the Dhargyey Buddhist Centre in Dunedin yesterday morning. PHOTO:...

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Secret to peace puts mind over matter

The secret to peace can only be found within oneself.

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City council candidate ‘out of touch’

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City council candidate ‘out of touch’

A Dunedin City Council candidate has been called "completely out of touch" after suggesting striking McDonald’s workers could easily be automated out of their jobs.

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