Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
A controversial car-free connection in Dunedin’s Town Belt has spurred a council candidacy, as the contender calls for an immediate halt to the Queens Dr trial.
Two injured in robbery
Two injured in robbery
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
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Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher
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Green Island rugby sex-tape maker wants to be teacher
A Dunedin man who made a secret sex tape and sent it to dozens of rugby mates has continued his battle to avoid conviction in his bid to become teacher.
Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision
Dunedin family awaits crucial drug decision
A nervous two-month wait is on the cards for the Dunedin parents of a 18-month-old with cystic fibrosis, as they decide whether to stay or go for the child’s health.
Chilling prediction
Chilling prediction
Handler A J Dereume holds Phil the groundhog, as Phil makes his prediction on how long winter will last in the US.
School’s courts get a makeover
School’s courts get a makeover
Bayfield High School principal Mark Jones tries out the texture of the newly sealed surface on the school’s tennis courts yesterday afternoon.
Seal of approval
Seal of approval
A large elephant seal basks in the sun at Tomahawk Beach yesterday.
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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
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Gang member challenges crayfish scam sentence
A gang member involved in a $200,000 stolen crayfish scam has argued the prison term imposed on him was too harsh.
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
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Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
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Controlled burners urged to give heads up
Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
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No budget to replace ice stadium roof
Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home
A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.
Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation
Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation
For Carl Bergstrom, misinformation is like a living organism — it can travel across networks and spread through populations like pathogens.
Games athletes busy competing
Games athletes busy competing
More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports
Allegations untrue: Gaiman
Allegations untrue: Gaiman
Writer Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations first brought forth against him more than a year and a-half ago in a statement released yesterday.
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist
From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s
Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.
Aussie farmers sue mining giant
Aussie farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'
A rural community group is taking a mining giant to court, alleging dust from Australia's biggest gold and copper operation has poisoned neighbouring farmland and waterways.
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.