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    The moon blots out the sun, during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Carbondale in the US state...

    ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city

    For the first time, Dunedin will actively advertise its dark side to tourism companies.

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    University of Otago Capping Sextet singers (from left) Josh Kerr, Ewen Clarke-Wallace, Teddy...

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club members Scott Easton (left) and fundraising ride host Bruce...

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    When a motorcycle roars past in Dunedin, one expects to see heavily tattooed riders with black leather jackets and a patch or two.

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    A large crowd attends Dunedin Cat Rescue’s cat adoption day at the Civic Hall in Green Island...

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    Feline fans had a day to remember at the Civic Hall in Green Island yesterday.

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Green Island Tornados player Jax Head, 8, and Maori Hill Blue Thunder player Charles Smith, 7,...

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Playing on a football ground as hard as concrete and ‘‘cold as’’, many parents had to tell their budding young football stars it was ‘‘character building’’.

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    The 10 fibreglass hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) stand proudly at  Tūhura Otago Museum before being...

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    They have spent time all over Otago, but yesterday was the moment for these penguins to find new homes — for a price.

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    The Caverham Harrier and Athletics Club summer walking group gather at the Chain Hills Tunnel...

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    It is not cash but co-operation that is needed to unlock a ‘‘once-in-a-generation’’ opportunity for a tunnels trail, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    There may be gold in those fields — but some of the money from it is going towards protecting a ‘‘multi-generational’’ ecosanctuary.

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

    Jo Galer is to be welcomed to the Dunedin City Council table today.

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    A Dunedin councillor set to face the judgement of his colleagues today over confidentiality breaches may have compounded the situation, again.

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

    McMaster Rd residents Julie Pearse and Ohad Dar want the troublesome road at Saddle Hill, near...

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

    Residents living in a bumpy, pothole-ridden gravel road at Dunedin’s Saddle Hill have had enough.

    World in pictures

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    Man killed by shark

    A great white shark. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Man killed by shark

    A man has been killed in a shark attack off the southwest coast of Australia, several media outlets reported on Saturday, citing police and a friend of the victim.

    All eyes on the ball

    The crowd is riveted by the play during the 50th anniversary Green Island Junior Football Club...

    All eyes on the ball

    About 800 children from 129 teams across Dunedin took to the fields of Sunnyvale yesterday for the 50th anniversary Green Island Junior Football Club seven-a-side tournament.

    Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans

    Photo: RNZ

    Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans

    Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank.

    Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders

    Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders

    The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it's re-elected.

    Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike

    People carry images and bodies identified by mourners as Hamas' military wing commander Izz al...

    Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike

    An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official killed by Israel since a ceasefire agreement in October that was meant to halt fighting.

    Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat

    Gerald McGhie. Photo: supplied

    Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat

    Gerald McGhie was both New Zealand’s last ambassador to the Soviet Union, as well as its first to Russia.

    Obituary: many elements in productive life

    Dr Melville Carr, chemist and conservator of Dunedin history. Photo: supplied

    Obituary: many elements in productive life

    Robert Melville Carr had a thirst for knowledge from a young age.
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      A nose for perfume business

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