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‘Vampire’ sinks teeth into politics
A "vampire" has joined the race for Dunedin’s mayoralty.
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Air NZ’s engine issues to persist
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Air NZ’s engine issues to persist
lobal engine maintenance issues affecting Air New Zealand’s fleet and Dunedin travellers are not expected to be resolved until 2028, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
The skipper of a boat that capsized on the Taieri Mouth bar said he was unlucky his boat tipped over, but he was also lucky to be alive to see another day.
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Govt cuts tender for foundations
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Govt cuts tender for foundations
The government has cancelled a tender for work on the foundations of Dunedin’s new hospital due to "substantive" design changes.
Alleged dangerous driving
Alleged dangerous driving
A woman allegedly pretended to try to mow down a pedestrian in a Dunedin supermarket carpark moments after she finished verbally abusing them.
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Meeuws channelled rugby aggression for TV drama
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Meeuws channelled rugby aggression for TV drama
Kees Meeuws is usually a pretty placid, laid-back kind of guy.
Lotto 2505
Lotto 2505
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
Excavating a former Dunedin tip may need military supervision after rumours a wax-wrapped box of machine guns and ammunition were found there.
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
High-stress environments have long been known to be bad for our health.
Getting shipshape
Getting shipshape
Sailor Mike Dewar, of Dunedin, gives his motorsailer boat Rubiconz a fresh lick of paint at the Otago Yacht Club on Tuesday.
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
Talk about a dry July.
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
A city GP is casting doubt on whether the government’s ambition for a 24/7 after-hours service will be successful in Dunedin.
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
It has been a whirlwind few months for Elisa Maierl, who capped off a wedding in her former home country of Germany by flying back to New Zealand to become a citizen.
Generous gift
Generous gift
A new emergency ambulance is serving Dunedin residents thanks to the generosity of the Cleveland Charitable Foundation, which gave the vehicle to Hato Hone St John in memory of its co-founder, Les...
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Urban wetland attracts fly-by visit
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Urban wetland attracts fly-by visit
A Dunedin primary school, building its very own urban wetland, received a special visit from a high-flying New Zealand business leader.
Fish & Game moving to purpose-built HQ
Fish & Game moving to purpose-built HQ
The Otago Fish & Game Council is preparing to leave Dunedin and relocate to a purpose-built headquarters in Mosgiel.
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Medical researcher up for award
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Medical researcher up for award
The researcher behind a slow-release ketamine tablet, developed to treat people with treatment-resistant depression, has been named a finalist in the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
Two dead in outbreak
Two dead in outbreak
A second person has died and 58 others have fallen ill amid an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease wreaking havoc in the Harlem area, New York City health officials announced.
Thirst hits Gaza as clean water crisis takes hold
Thirst hits Gaza as clean water crisis takes hold
Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water - a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy.