Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".
Multiple people killed in New York tour bus crash
Multiple people killed in New York tour bus crash
A tour bus carrying about 50 people rolled over when the driver lost control on a western New York highway, killing causing multiple people and injuring dozens.
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
A Dunedin vicar is giving away his collection of about 3500 books to "free my mind from the bounds of literature".
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
Dunedin's George Street Market is set to return bigger, better and boozier after a successful first outing.
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
A medical expert has told a court the baby at the centre of a high-profile child-abuse case did not have bone fragility.
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
A Mosgiel beekeeper has issued a warning after having to kill, burn and bury 50,000 bees to prevent the spread of a fatal bacterial disease.
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
A Dunedin City Council candidate has been called "completely out of touch" after suggesting striking McDonald’s workers could easily be automated out of their jobs.
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
When it comes to innovative thinking and making businesses more sustainable, Kate Parker is acing it.
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
A $35million plan to remove old landfill material and reshape sand dunes is the most effective way to respond to the erosion threat at Dunedin’s Kettle Park, a report has found.
Family celebrating century since arrival
Family celebrating century since arrival
Wilson family members Diane Potter (left) and Glenys Wilson read a book covering the history of their family in Dunedin. The pair are celebrating 100 years since their grandfather,...
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Secret to peace puts mind over matter
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Secret to peace puts mind over matter
The secret to peace can only be found within oneself.
Theatrical gesture counts
Theatrical gesture counts
Emily Bennett, 10, of East Taieri School, dresses up for a fundraiser for the Playhouse Theatre at the school yesterday.
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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges
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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges
The Dunedin City Council is pleading for people to "just be nice" to George St’s accessible seesaw, which has returned after damage took it out of action months ago.
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Elected representatives where buck stops
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Elected representatives where buck stops
Rising rates while residents face a cost-of-living crisis could focus the minds of voters on council spending. Grant Miller asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates for...
University of Otago, Graduands
University of Otago, Graduands
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 251 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including teaching, arts, law and commerce....
Lilt at glory
Lilt at glory
Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society Senior Vocal Festival competitors sing at Knox Church yesterday.
Schools for refugee children closed
Schools for refugee children closed
Nine-year-old Nahima Bibi wants to be a doctor, but is one of nearly 500,000 Rohingya children who can't go to school.
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.
Dog day afternoons in doubt
Dog day afternoons in doubt
St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
An officer was nearly hit by a vehicle and two others bitten while trying to arrest a man in Lower Hutt, police say.