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Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme

Kitchen staff prepare food for Melville Primary School pupils. Photo: Ke-Xin Li

Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme

The Education Ministry says 30 suppliers have applied to deliver the government's Healthy School Lunches programme to non-intermediate primary schools next year.

Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor

The site for Ashburton's second bridge is also home to endangered black-billed gulls (tarāpuka)...

Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".

At least five killed in New York tour bus crash

Authorities responding to a bus crash on the New York Thruway. Photo: WGRZ

At least five killed in New York tour bus crash

A tour bus carrying about 50 people rolled over when the driver lost control on a western New York highway, killing at least five people and injuring dozens.

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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".

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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market

January’s inaugural George Street Market, which replaced the Thieves’ Alley Market, received ...

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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market

Dunedin's George Street Market is set to return bigger, better and boozier after a successful first outing.

Baby did not have bone fragility: expert

A medical expert has told a court the baby at the centre of a high-profile child-abuse case did not have bone fragility.

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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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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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Sustainable living driver for study, business

Kate Parker with daughter Lucy, 5, who helped inspire her to study for a master’s degree in...

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Sustainable living driver for study, business

When it comes to innovative thinking and making businesses more sustainable, Kate Parker is acing it.

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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.

Family celebrating century since arrival

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.

Theatrical gesture counts

Emily Bennett, 10, of East Taieri School, dresses up for a fundraiser for the Playhouse Theatre at the school yesterday.

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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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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...

University of Otago, Graduands

In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 251 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including teaching, arts, law and commerce....

Lilt at glory

Lilt at glory

Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society Senior Vocal Festival competitors sing at Knox Church yesterday.

Schools for refugee children closed

Mohammed Faruq with daughter Nahima Bibi, 9, at the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. She wants to be...

Schools for refugee children closed

Nine-year-old Nahima Bibi wants to be a doctor, but is one of nearly 500,000 Rohingya children who can't go to school.

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Rain Katayanagi posted about the experience on social media. Photo: SCREENSHOT / TIK TOK

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.

Dog day afternoons in doubt

Cleo greets rest home resident Carol Grabrovaz. Photo: RNZ

Dog day afternoons in doubt

St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.

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