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    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Bon voyage and good luck

    Otago rugby players (from left) Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu and Jona Nareki pose for a photo with young fans (from left) Beau, 7, Indie, 8, and Declan Hills, all of Outram.

    Fault crews busy, snow on way

    Claire Perry praised Delta’s arborist teams and their linesmen after they worked into the night...

    Fault crews busy, snow on way

    Updated 7.45 am

    As Dunedin continues to clean up after the worst storm in recent history, people are being urged to prepare for "unseasonably low and widespread snow" on Monday.

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    India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

    Dunedin Indian Association president Dr Rohit Jain says everyone is welcome at tomorrow’s Diwali...

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    India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

    The Festival of Lights is returning Dunedin and everybody is invited to celebrate.

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    Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

    Benedict Ong. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

    Lee Vandervis has extended an olive branch to Benedict Ong after questioning the council newcomer’s credentials.

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    Avoiding long weekend injuries

    Photo: Getty Images

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    Avoiding long weekend injuries

    Labour Weekend is traditionally the time for gardeners to start planting for summer and DIY-ers to start projects around the house.

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    Family affair for Otago’s NPC final

    All set to head to Christchurch are (from left) Jack Blick, Alex Jakeway, Narelle Jakeway and...

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    Family affair for Otago’s NPC final

    Alex Jakeway will be following in family footsteps — and he, with about 200,000 others, hopes it will end the same way.

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    Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

    The Carnival Splendor, pictured last year, will be the first cruise ship to visit Dunedin this...

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    Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

    It has been delayed, but everything seems set for the new cruise season.

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    Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect

    Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker settles into her office at Burns House in the central city. The...

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    Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect

    Soon to be sworn in as Dunedin’s new mayor, Sophie Barker has had a frantic introduction to the role.

    Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

    The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is seen from the north side of the White House...

    Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

    President Donald Trump bulldozed ahead yesterday with the total demolition of White House’s historic East Wing to make room for his giant new ballroom able to seat 1000 guests.

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    Academics warn of AI hallucination risk

    Andrew Simms. Photo: supplied

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    Academics warn of AI hallucination risk

    Artificial intelligence may have a seat at Dunedin’s council table this term, although experts warn it is not without its flaws.

    Mt Cook pic people’s favourite

    Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award...

    Mt Cook pic people’s favourite

    For obvious reasons, Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award winner

    Teen sought over retirement unit break-in

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    Teen sought over retirement unit break-in

    A teenager leapt out of the window of a Mosgiel retirement unit after being disturbed by the startled resident.

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    Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu

    A young Jonathan Lemalu acts as a roadie, helping his dad prepare for another one of his Elvis...

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    Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu

    When you lose someone so close, Prof Jonathan Lemalu says it puts a whole new perspective on life.

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    People trafficking charges denied

    Gurpreet Singh. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    People trafficking charges denied

    The man behind a "luxury" Otago taxi company now faces allegations of people trafficking and up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

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    Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market

    Photo: file

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    Man harvested paua, illegally sold it at local market

    A Dunedin man who illegally harvested pāua and sold it at a local market has been fined.

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    Dogs to be put down after attacks on elderly woman, mum with baby

    Photo: file

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    Dogs to be put down after attacks on elderly woman, mum with baby

    A pair of dogs will be put down after two neighbourhood attacks, including a bite that broke an elderly woman’s arm.

    Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker

    Former MI5 chief Dame Stella Rimington. Photo: Getty Images

    Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker

    Stella Rimington was the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency and later a successful thriller writer.

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    Sports facilities forced to close

    Roofing contractors check damage at the Dunedin Ice Stadium roof. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Sports facilities forced to close

    Badminton and ice sports are off the cards in Dunedin after two neighbouring sports facilities had parts of their roofs ripped off during severe weather. 

    Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader

    Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII. Photo: supplied/The Hui

    Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader

    Sir Tumu Te Heuheu carried the mantle of ariki and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa for nearly three decades.

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    Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

    From outside the downed elm is an impressive sight that has attracted many visitors to have their...

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    Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

    ‘‘It didn't make a huge noise like you would expect. It came down slowly and gently. It was surreal.’’
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      Golf stalwart’s family walk in his footsteps

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      Holden on to classic cars of our history

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