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    Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak

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    'Patently ridiculous': Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak

    Andrew Simms has been accused of being more interested in campaigning for the next election than governing the city.

    All Otago to have lidar mapping

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    All Otago to have lidar mapping

    The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.

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    Polytechnic chief executive resigns

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    Polytechnic chief executive resigns

    The chief executive of embattled Otago Polytechnic is leaving the organisation.

    Crash victim named

    Crash victim named

    Police have named a woman who died in a crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.

    On bail after alleged brawl

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    On bail after alleged brawl

    A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.

    Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally

    Otago Rally winner Hayden Paddon powers his Hyundai through the Moonlight stage, near Macraes, in...

    Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally

    Wheels are already spinning in Otago after the government announced the Otago Rally will receive a major funding boost for its 50th anniversary next year.

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    Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

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    Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea

    A councillor who suggested naming rights for street signs could bring in private capital to Dunedin is apparently unconvinced the law is a roadblock.

    Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

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    Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder

    Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent in error.

    Downed cable halts traffic

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    Downed cable halts traffic

    Ravensbourne Rd was closed to traffic for a short time about 8pm yesterday after an overhead cable came down on to the road.

    Lotto 2539

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    Lotto 2539

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

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    ORC in two minds whether to move

    The Otago Regional Council building on the corner of Broadway and Maclaggan St. Photo: Gerard O...

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    ORC in two minds whether to move

    Views are mixed from Otago regional councillors over whether staff should move into the council’s new building, one highlighting governance may disappear but the staff will not.

    ‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers

    Kirti Gounder and her mother, Indira, of Fiji, celebrate after their citizenship ceremony at the...

    ‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers

    Almost 20 years after leaving Fiji for New Zealand, Indira Gounder can still remember the warm welcome her family got in the South.

    Contribution recognised

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    Contribution recognised

    A champion of digital archives at Dunedin Public Libraries has been awarded the service’s citation for this year.

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    Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

    Christopher Todman. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys

    A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.

    New Fish & Game headquarters opened

    Opening the new Otago Fish & Game offices (inset) in Mosgiel yesterday are (from left) Otago...

    New Fish & Game headquarters opened

    The new Otago Fish & Game headquarters on the outskirts of Mosgiel were opened yesterday, and have all the bells and whistles the organisation needs, its chief executive said.

    Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm

    Searching for secrets in Tulgey Wood are Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime cast members (from left...

    Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm

    The show starts near the street, with decorated trees and artificial flowery creations beckoning us to the theatre.

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    Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

    University of Otago ophthalmology consultant and eye surgeon Dr Francesc March is calling for...

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    Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

    A lack of vision and hearing examinations — especially in rest-homes — has prompted researchers to call for more government funding for annual checks.

    Fiery farewell

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    Fiery farewell

    People burn offerings at Kowloon Funeral Parlour for victims of the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, in Hong Kong, yesterday.

    ‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned

    ‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned

    The Canadian publisher of a children’s book character used by Pete Hegseth to play down possible war crimes is distancing their cartoon turtle from the United States Secretary of War.

    Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord

    Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka at the select...

    Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord

    Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop.
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