Gearing up for the game
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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Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.
Ceres working at new hospital site
Ceres working at new hospital site
Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.
Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation
Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation
The armed raid of a North Dunedin property was part of a region-wide operation that ended with about 70 drug charges.
Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man
Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man
Brigadier Brian McMahon was an impatient man: he did not suffer fools gladly, nor did he appreciate obstacles being placed in the way of his vital work.
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op
North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op
The armed raid of a North Dunedin property yesterday was part of a region-wide operation that netted cash, drugs and ammunition.
‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed
‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed
A nine-year wait for more than $40 million in unpaid holiday pay for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand southern district staff is over.
Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed
Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed
Mana whenua have given South Dunedin’s new library complex a name reflecting the area’s historic links to traditional knowledge.
Death Cafe puts the end of life ‘in its proper place’
Death Cafe puts the end of life ‘in its proper place’
Lighting a candle and sitting around a table to talk about death is not as morbid as it sounds.
Sobering end to night out
Sobering end to night out
A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court date for his friend.
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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing
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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing
A convicted murderer, who repeatedly stabbed an Otago prison officer with a pen, removed all his clothes at his court hearing yesterday.
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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present
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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present
A Dunedin courier driver flashed a customer and told her "here’s what you’re getting for Christmas".
Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies
Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies
Former Dunedin mayor and prominent New Zealand businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has died. He was 94.
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In-house park, road care investigated
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In-house park, road care investigated
The Dunedin City Council has moved ahead with investigations into cutting out contractors and taking park and road maintenance back in-house.
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Work on restoring building begins
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Work on restoring building begins
After lying dormant for decades, the Sims building in Port Chalmers has become a hive of activity again.
Study reveals ‘rich tapestry’ of cultures
Study reveals ‘rich tapestry’ of cultures
Unlocking the first ancient genomes (aDNA) from Papua New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago has allowed Otago scientists to take a significant step forward in understanding the genetic diversity...
Top section of chimney ‘safely removed’
Top section of chimney ‘safely removed’
The partial deconstruction of the historic Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s cracked brick chimney has been hailed as a success.
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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings
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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings
If there is not a renewed police investigation mysterious death of a 3-year-old Gore boy, it will be the "biggest injustice in New Zealand", the boy’s father says.
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Sunshine set to make a return soon
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Sunshine set to make a return soon, but temperatures still low
Had enough of all the wet weather of late?