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A nose for perfume business
A Dunedin woman with a rare condition where aromas take the form of colours and shapes is opening a perfumery to help people create their own special fragrances.
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Galer's lead over Hawkins cut in by-election race
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Galer's lead over Hawkins cut in by-election race
Updated 6.55 pm
The Dunedin City Council by-election race has tightened up - Jo Galer's lead over Aaron Hawkins has been cut to 250 votes.
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Collection of a rock star
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Exhibition honours one of Dunedin’s ‘amazing people’
Hand-drawn eggshells and the ‘‘rock collection of a rock star’’ are among several rare, never-before-seen artefacts in an exhibit dedicated to the late Dunedin musician Martin Phillipps.
Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election
Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election
Jo Galer is on track to win the Dunedin City Council by-election over former mayor Aaron Hawkins.
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Dr Glam to play guitar again
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Dr Glam to play guitar again
Break out your spandex pants, your wild wig, flashy jewellery, anything else with glitter and sequins on, and cement on a loud layer of makeup — your chance to dress up as a ’70s glam rock alter...
Scholarship award timely for student
Scholarship award timely for student
The timing could not have been better for Alexander Lea.
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
A wedding planner has been left consoling devastated couples after the sudden closure of a Dunedin events venue left their plans in tatters.
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Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety
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Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety
Trucks and brightly coloured signs won the day as Dunedin primary school pupils were introduced to the world of traffic management.
Season success hailed
Season success hailed
For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the seventh round of Dunedin premier rugby.
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Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī
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Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī
A very friendly tūī has been delighting Opoho residents by landing on shoulders and dishing out "kisses", but one resident warns the behaviour should not be encouraged.
Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up
University maintained their perfect record with a sixth consecutive win.
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'Absolute incompetence': Council slammed, compensation sought
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'Absolute incompetence': Council slammed, compensation sought
The Dunedin City Council has been slammed for ‘‘absolute incompetence’’ over roadworks, which have forced two businesses to close their doors.
OBHS opens their South Island Boys’ Schools account
OBHS opens their South Island Boys’ Schools account
Below: Otago Boys’ High School First XV flanker Kelekolio Makasini passes the ball as he is tackled by Christ’s College first five Jackson Grace during their interschool at Littlebourne yesterday...
'Lowest point of my life': Owner abandons two Dunedin venues
'Lowest point of my life': Owner abandons two Dunedin venues
A woman who poured her life savings into two Dunedin music venues is walking away after a shocking incident and is pointing the finger at previous owners.
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Dusting off their dancing shoes
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Dusting off their dancing shoes
The cliche stoic Kiwi afraid of dancing in public was nowhere in sight as crowds took to a central Dunedin street for a boogie at the weekend.
Snail mail arrives, 60 years late
Snail mail arrives, 60 years late
‘‘I know that NZ Post can be slow at times, but this one seems to take the cake.’’
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Climbing gym set to expand at new site
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Climbing gym set to expand at new site
A Dunedin bouldering gym is on the move and more than doubling in size to keep up with out-of-control demand that has forced some customers to cancel their memberships.
Popular character returns in play
Popular character returns in play
Dunedin actor Peter Hayden is relishing the challenge of re-creating the popular character of Dickie — cow cocky and rugby fanatic — in a new play by Roger Hall.
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Dunedin student uses wages to feed those in need
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Student uses wages to feed those in need
A Dunedin secondary school student hopes others will follow in his footsteps after he was caught filling a local food pantry with groceries paid for by his part-time wages.