Cup final: ‘Whoever wins, I’ll fly’
Dunedin man Ron Geddes has a flag for all occasions: so he knows exactly what his role will be this morning.
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Science festival chiefs happy to share ideas internationally
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Science festival chiefs happy to share ideas internationally
Two high-flying luminaries from Taiwan’s scientific community will take back plenty of ideas from their visit to Dunedin.
An invigorating dip
An invigorating dip
Jacqueline Manson cools off yesterday in a recently installed shower at the St Clair Esplanade, Dunedin.
Choir rocks 10th birthday concert
Choir rocks 10th birthday concert
Dunedin’s Rock Choir marked its 10th birthday during a concert at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday, which attracted more than 150 people.
Kids TRYathlon re-launch plan
Kids TRYathlon re-launch plan
The owners of a revamped holiday park are aiming to relaunch the Dunedin Kids TRYathlon after longtime sponsor Sanitarium decided to pull out.
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Vandervis pitches southern super council
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Vandervis pitches southern super council
A super council covering Otago and Southland should be explored to help create a powerhouse region, a Dunedin city councillor has argued.
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Issues not fault of staff: Calvert
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Issues not fault of staff: Calvert
Dunedin councillors have been urged to look in the mirror regarding any problems with the way the city council functions.
Robotics workshop boosts interest
Robotics workshop boosts interest
Is it possible to build a robot that will make my bed, do the dishes, take out the rubbish bins and mow the lawns?
Out-of-this-world experience puts stars in their eyes
Out-of-this-world experience puts stars in their eyes
Frances Mulconroy goes all starry-eyed when you start talking about the solar system and the mysteriousness of the Milky Way.
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Cyclists ‘resigned’ to bumpy intercity ride
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Cyclists ‘resigned’ to bumpy intercity ride
Cyclists on Dunedin’s intercity routes are resigned to the fact their options are limited in the early days of the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building project.
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Dunedin’s stars shine a light on good tourism opportunities
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Dunedin’s stars shine a light on good tourism opportunities
A visiting researcher is in Dunedin to work on an astrotourism project which may prove useful for tourism organisations preparing for the 2028 total solar eclipse.
Fire service opens doors to community
Fire service opens doors to community
Mosgiel’s fire service held a special open day yesterday, with a view to getting more people involved.
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
A Dunedin nurse who stole the wallets of vulnerable patients and fleeced them for more than $20,000 has had his professional registration cancelled.
Obituary: Brian Foley, plumber
Obituary: Brian Foley, plumber
Brian Foley was always going to follow his father and become a plumber.
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
A halt on duck feeding has ruffled some feathers among Dunedin Botanic Garden visitors , but a bird flu expert calls it a ‘‘sensible’’ decision.
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Complicated and arcane Australian tax law proved a breeze for two University of Otago students who demonstrated their mastery of the moot.
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
Neighbours of Dunedin’s dilapidated former Glamis Hospital will be ‘‘cracking the Champagne’’ now the building is being reduced to rubble, a developer says.
Former political candidate loses name suppression
Former political candidate loses name suppression
A former political figure and veteran protester who spat on a bar worker then fled police is "not proud of the way he responded".
Food fest a winter warmer
Food fest a winter warmer
Taking advantage of the food trucks at the University of Otago campus in Dunedin last night are (from left) Shania Morado, of Balclutha, and Mystica Amarasekara and Sheron Perera, both of Whangārei.
