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Interesting concert brings music of ‘neglected composer’ to life

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

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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.

Methane target lowered, taxes ruled out

NZ has pledged to cut biogenic methane emissions by up to 24% from 2017 levels by 2050, which the coalition says will protect the agriculture sector and meet climate commitments.

Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban. Photo: RNZ/Hutt City Council

Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.

Person killed in Canterbury house fire

Person killed in Canterbury house fire

One person has died after a house fire in Canterbury.

Actress Diane Keaton dies

Diane Keaton had her own signature style. Photo: Getty Images

Actress Diane Keaton dies at 79

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.

ORC tilts right, Calvert re-elected

Hilary Calvert has been elected as an Otago Regional councillor. Photo: Supplied

ORC tilts right, Calvert re-elected

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

Six new faces on Dunedin council, five incumbents out

Former emergency department specialist Dr John Chambers has been elected to council. Photo: ODT...

Six new faces on Dunedin council, five incumbents out

Dunedin City Council has six new faces and five incumbents have been given the boot, based on provisional results.

Barker leads Dunedin mayoralty race by close margin

Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker celebrates her win. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Barker leads Dunedin mayoralty race by close margin

Sophie Barker has been provisionally elected Dunedin mayor by a narrow margin.

Mauger set to return in Christchurch

Progress results released by Christchurch City Council show incumbent mayor Phil Mauger has been re-elected by a majority of almost 20,000 votes.

Wayne Brown has been re-elected mayor of Auckland

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is paid almost $300k a year, but local leaders in other areas receive...

Wayne Brown has been re-elected mayor of Auckland

Wayne Brown is on track for a substantial victory, provisionally being re-elected for a second term as Auckland mayor in first progress results.

Gazans trek to ruined homes

Palestinians displaced to the southern part of Gaza at Israel's order during the war return to...

Gazans trek to ruined homes

Thousands of displaced Palestinians have trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to the ruins of their abandoned homes, after a ceasefire took effect and Israeli troops began pulling back.

Late voting surge in Dunedin

Almost 10,000 people voted in Dunedin today - the highest single day tally of returns for this election.

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