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Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors

A controversial Dunedin city councillor has had privileges revoked over his behaviour and was then escorted out of a meeting with tape over his mouth.

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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof

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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof

The arrest of disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has highlighted one of the major risks of having a non-elected head of state, a constitutional law expert says.

English rock star donates underwear during brief visit

Facilitating a "penguin experience" for a pair of English rock stars landed one Dunedin collector an unforgettable memento.

‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party

‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party

Students from Knox College make their way to the Otago University Student Association’s annual toga party, held last night on Union Lawn.

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School marks 130 years of guiding girls

St Hilda's Collegiate year 13 student Olivia Priemus, 17, models the school's 1920s uniform in...

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School marks 130 years of guiding girls

When St Hilda’s Collegiate was founded, the common belief was girls’ brains would not be able to cope with learning.

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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly

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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly

While Air New Zealand does not see the lack of airline competition in New Zealand as a problem, Dunedin Airport and many other regional airports around the country do.

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Major roundabout coming to Princes St

The intersection of Princes St and South Rd beside the Oval in Dunedin looks set to be turned...

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Major roundabout coming to Princes St

A new roundabout could be built beside the Oval in Dunedin next summer, as part of a proposed three-year programme of adjustments along Princes St.

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Support for foundation heartfelt

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Support for foundation heartfelt

Out of nowhere, lying in bed, Karen Broad’s heart started to "race and flutter" again.

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Sale provides a year’s worth of reading

Frank McCarthy stocks up on reading material for another year at the annual Regent Book Sale in...

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Sale provides a year’s worth of reading

Frank McCarthy openly admits he was illiterate until he was nearly 10 years old.

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Simms to head grants subcommittee

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Simms to head grants subcommittee

First-term councillor Andrew Simms has been picked to lead a restructured approach to Dunedin’s grants decision-making.

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Tūhura wins ‘Museum of the Year’ award

As part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2025 "INDx" exhibition, artist Tom Fox created a fingerprint...

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Tūhura wins ‘Museum of the Year’ award

What Tūhura Otago Museum may lack in size and resources, it makes up for in passion, creativity and drive.

Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years

Ginny Green. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Hospice changes alongside region for 40 years

Otago Community Hospice is about to celebrate 40 years of working in palliative care and it is showing no signs of slowing down.

NZ facing 'severe shortage' of neurologists

NZ facing 'severe shortage' of neurologists

Continuing growth in the number of New Zealanders with multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke means the country is facing a "severe shortage" of neurologists.

Firefighters ramping up pressure

Firefighters ramping up pressure

Dunedin firefighters take to the streets after walking off the job for the 12th time as part of ongoing industrial action.

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Chloe Swarbrick expounds to a full house at a public meeting in Dunedin on Wednesday. Photos:...

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Expect to see Chlöe Swarbrick in town a lot this year as the Green Party steps up its profile in Dunedin, political editor Mike Houlahan writes.

Ong escorted from meeting with tape over mouth

Ong escorted from council meeting with tape over mouth

A controversial Dunedin councillor wearing tape over his mouth was escorted out of a meeting after having privileges revoked.

'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dies, aged 53

'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dies, aged 53

Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr Mark Sloan on the hit television series Grey's Anatomy, has died aged 53.

Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home

Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home

As neurology patients here face long wait times to see a specialist, one Southland woman got a same-day appointment as a tourist in France, then faced a four-month wait back home.

Trump sets Iran deal deadline, warns of 'really bad things'

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Trump sets Iran deal deadline, warns of 'really bad things'

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it must make a deal over its nuclear programme or "really bad things" will happen, and set a deadline of 10 to 15 days.

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