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    Interim results show swing to right

    The soon-to-be completed regional council building in Dunedin. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

    Interim results show swing to right

    The Otago Regional Council has had a shift to the right.

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    Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor

    Jules Radich. Photo: supplied

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    Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor

    Defeated Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has cleared out his office.

    Last-minute voters turn out, eventually

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Last-minute voters turn out, eventually

    With the town hall clock ticking down to noon on Saturday, Ruth Vaughan and partner Gerald Davies parked in the Octagon to complete their voting papers for Dunedin's local body election.

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    Surprise, disappointment as incumbents unseated

    OUT - Andrew Whiley. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Surprise, disappointment as incumbents unseated

    It is with a mixture of surprise and disappointment that five incumbents leave the Dunedin City Council table after failing to be re-elected.

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    Newcomers win seats across all of city’s bodies

    Vote here . . . Well, some of you anyway. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Newcomers win seats across all of city’s bodies

    Dunedin's community boards will sport plenty of new faces this term, after 15 members did not seek re-election.

    Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results

    Photo: ODT Files

    Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results

    Progress results mean not all ordinary votes have been counted yet.

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    Koru Care group heads to Australia

    In front of an 11-strong crew of Koru Care children heading to the Gold Coast are Sophia...

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    Koru Care group heads to Australia

    A chance of a lifetime has arrived for 11 young southern people.

    ‘It’s me’: Barker takes mayoralty

    Sophie Barker, who is set to be Dunedin’s next mayor, is particularly grateful for the support of...

    ‘It’s me’: Barker takes mayoralty

    Sophie Barker has been told she has won the Dunedin mayoralty.

    Lotto 2524

    Lotto 2524

    Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw

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    Early start no barrier for keen rave fans

    DJ Vanessa Cook, known as TRON, DJs at an early morning rave at Errick’s on Saturday. Photos:...

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    Early start no barrier for keen rave fans

    It was early, damned early, for your normal raver.

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    Getting into the rhythm

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Getting into the rhythm

    Koffie Fugah, of the Kadodo drum and dance school, shows how it is done at a West African drum and dance workshop in Mosgiel on Saturday.

    Interesting concert brings music of ‘neglected composer’ to life

    All Saints Church. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Interesting concert brings music of ‘neglected composer’ to life

    An appreciative audience supported the Oamaru Chorale’s second visit to Dunedin to perform the music of little-known classical composer Marianna Martines.

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    Day for the beach

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Day for the beach

    St Kilda Beach is covered with people as temperatures soared in Dunedin on Saturday.

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    Palestine support to continue

    Rinad Tamimi, of Dunedin, is cautiously optimistic about a US-led peace deal between Israel and...

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    Palestine support to continue

    Actions in Dunedin to support Palestine could change but will not stop after last week’s announcement of a peace deal, an organiser says.

    World in pictures: October 13

    A man washes himself in a small pond as the sun sets over a village on the outskirts of...

    World in pictures: October 13

    Recent photographs from Reuters

    Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation

    Customs intercepted almost a kilo of meth bound for an address in Whangārei. Photos: NZME

    Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation

    A 19-year-old was caught red-handed – with dye-stained palms – after helping uplift almost a kilogram of methamphetamine, landing him behind bars for his role in a drug importation ring.

    Lostprophets singer killed in prison: reports

    Ian Watkins was serving a 35-year prison sentence for child sex offences. Photo: supplied

    Lostprophets singer killed in prison: reports

    Ian Watkins, the former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets and jailed for child sex offences, has reportedly been killed by another inmate.

    Munitions blast death toll lowered

    This satellite image shows the blast site in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Satellite image: ©2025...

    Munitions blast death toll lowered

    Investigators now believe a massive blast at a military explosives facility in the United States killed 16 people, officials say.

    Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report

    Rheumatic diseases could seriously affect the social and economic wellbeing of a person, the...

    Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report

    Rheumatology patients with inflamed joints are being forced to suffer at home, a new report warns.

    Venezuela's opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Maria Corina Machado has been blocked by Venezuelan courts from running for president. Photo:...

    Venezuela's opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting dictatorship in the country.
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