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Caselberg Trust Poetry winner donates prize to St Brigid's School

Helen Williford-Lower visited S. Brigid's School to read from her new book Fairy Lights, Bed Time Poems, and donate her Caselberg Trust Poetry Contest 1st Place prize to the school, along with...

Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

Andrew Leslie is raising awareness about accessibility in the outdoors. Photo: RNZ

Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

Andrew Leslie walked to the top of Wellington's Mt Kaukau 35 times in a year to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.

Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day

Kodi Knights, Curtis Melton and Eli Knights

Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day

The Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrated a major milestone with 38 students successfully grading to their next karate ranks at the Clyde Primary School Hall.

Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation

The TVNZ political editor resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.

'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described

It's a year since Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died from injuries after being hit by a car in...

'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described

A policeman who was part of efforts to save Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has told the Christchurch High Court the moment the car hit her was "like a landmine" exploding.

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Students face ‘uncertain’ future

The government’s decision to scrap the fees-free scheme was an unwelcome
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Students face ‘uncertain’ future

Otago students say they may not finish their degrees after being blindsided by the government’s decision to scrap fees-free study.

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ORC told to ‘butt out’

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ORC told to ‘butt out’

Two veteran councillors have traded jabs over the future of Port Otago.

Plea to respond to shark bell

Surfing NZ chairman Jimi Higgins is worried beachgoers are not responding to the shark bell....

Plea to respond to shark bell

A spike in shark sightings has caused St Clair Beach to be cleared four times in the past fortnight.

Roundabout way of doing things

Roundabout way of doing things

A large truck negotiates the newly completed roundabout at the intersection of Orari and Otaki Sts, South Dunedin, yesterday.

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Scam ‘deeply considered operation’

Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Scam ‘deeply considered operation’

A Dunedin woman being duped out of up to $800,000 by a scammer posing as a United States general is an ‘‘immensely distressing’’ example of an all-too-common attack, Netsafe says.

Scholarship award timely for student

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker and University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson congratulate...

Scholarship award timely for student

The timing could not have been better for Alexander Lea.

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Research concerns over lack of Toitū archivist

It is time for an archivist position at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin to be filled,...

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Research concerns over lack of Toitū archivist

A rich resource of historical material at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is not achieving its full value while a years-long vacancy for an archivist continues, advocates say.

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Fed Farmers calls for stadium rethink

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Fed Farmers calls for stadium rethink

Increasing costs for Dunedin’s stadium should not be disproportionately passed on to those living in the city’s far-flung hinterlands, Federated Farmers says.

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Building and gallery upgrades seen as vital to museum’s future

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Building and gallery upgrades seen as vital to museum’s future

Redevelopment and restoration of two key parts of Tūhura Otago Museum could be vital to the institution’s strength for decades, its director says.

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'I feared for my life': Bloodied Dunedin woman leapt from moving car

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'I feared for my life': Bloodied Dunedin woman leapt from moving car

A Dunedin woman fearing for her life jumped out of a moving car to save herself from the ‘‘creep’’ who robbed and assaulted her, a court has heard.

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Dr Glam to play guitar again

After a decade in the closet, Dr Glam (aka Dr Ian Chapman) will be back in action in Ziggy’s Glam...

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Dr Glam to play guitar again

Break out your spandex pants, your wild wig, flashy jewellery, anything else with glitter and sequins on, and cement on a loud layer of makeup — your chance to dress up as a ’70s glam rock alter...

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Auction ‘protest against extinction’

Anna Sutherland and son Lachie Booth, 8, of Wānaka, admire some of the hoiho yellow-eyed penguin...

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Auction ‘protest against extinction’

Bidding on an endangered species of penguin in a dimly lit auction room may seem slightly fishy.

Man jailed for fatal dog attack sexually abused child

Abel Wira has been jailed for sexual abuse of a child. Photo: NZ Herald

Man jailed for fatal dog attack sexually abused child

A man who once raped a teenage hitchhiker and more recently owned a pack of starving dogs that killed someone has now been convicted for sexually abusing a child.

Ready teddy

Amelia Havill, 3, of Dunedin, watches carefully as Dunedin School of Medicine third-year student Laurence Guite gives her teddy bear a check-up at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Teddy...

Staff facing burnout over hospital conditions

Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital. Photo: RNZ

'The job eats away at you': Hospital staff facing burnout over working conditions

Nurses at a Christchurch hospital say they're facing burnout and anxiety over working conditions, which include chronic understaffing, broken doors, faulty alarms and rat infestations.

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