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An India-Pakistan war would hit the whole world

Indian Border Security Force soldiers patrol near the India-Pakistan international border...

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An India-Pakistan war would hit the whole world

India and Pakistan have had several shooting matches since they carried out a total of nine underground nuclear weapons tests in 1998.

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They seek her here, they seek her there

An image of the mythical creature at the Loch Ness Monster Museum. Photo: ODT files

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They seek her here, they seek her there

When I was a child, I was homeschooled for some time under the auspices of an American fundamentalism programme called "Accelerated Christian Education".

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New line green-lights Anzac Ave

The first passenger train leaves Dunedin using a new railway deviation, avoiding the&nbsp...

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New line green-lights Anzac Ave

A work of great importance to the city and the various localities on the northern suburban line — the changeover of the railway track between Dunedin and Ravensbourne — has been...

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Conflict of interest and a fulsome question

Medicinal cannabis users are worried about getting caught up in a new drug-driving law. Photo:...

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Conflict of interest and a fulsome question

Civis has again stumbled upon something that is permitted but is plainly wrong.

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Parking down the prom

All-day parking spaces along the Esplanade and nearby roads are earmarked to become time...

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Parking down the prom

Nothing beats the sight of the shimmering briny, the smell of the salty breeze, the cries of the gulls swooping overhead against the bright blue sky.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Letters to the Editor: Easter, the government and the uni

The University of Otago. Photo: Linda Robertson

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Letters to the Editor: Easter, the government and the uni

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the Easter bleatings of retailers, the government's attitude to the South, and the uni's response to its ranking.

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The secret diary of . . . the riders on the storm

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The secret diary of . . . the riders on the storm

By Steve Braunias

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Dodgshun wins

Mrs Dodgshun, of Dunedin, winner of the Otago Ladies Golf Championship. Otago Witness, 12.5.1925

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Dodgshun wins

The ladies’ golf tournament was brought to a conclusion on the Balmacewen Links on Saturday, when the final round of the championship of Otago was played.

Within living memory

Within living memory

War veterans at the Montecillo Home in Dunedin celebrated VE Day in May 1985.

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The end is nigh/everything is great (delete as appropriate)

Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets out her economic prescription. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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The end is nigh/everything is great (delete as appropriate)

Finance Minister Nicola Willis experienced a white-knuckle ride yesterday, flying out of windy Wellington for the calmer climes of Dunedin.

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Māori children should matter in our mainstream schools

Education Minister Erica Stanford $30m million was needed for maths workbooks, guidance, and...

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Māori children should matter in our mainstream schools

In a recent interview with Mihi Forbes, Education Minister Erica Stanford discussed how the minister intended to improve outcomes for Māori children in mainstream schools.

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Lacking the courage and the will

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro looks up as he greets his supporters, at a...

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Lacking the courage and the will

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president and Trump clone, is facing trial for encouraging a plot that would have restored him to power after he lost the 2022 election, but it is unlikely that he...

How to go about becoming the people God always intended us to be

People gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, for the Holy Fire ceremony. PHOTO:...

How to go about becoming the people God always intended us to be

We have just come through the Easter season, the most important Christian festival.

Making Canada great again

Canada's Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Making Canada great again

If Donald Trump had wanted to change the outcome of the Canadian election, then he succeeded spectacularly.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Watts happening at Monowai

Public works minister Gordon Coates opens the Monowai power station. — Otago Witness, 12.5.1925

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Watts happening at Monowai

Probably the largest procession of motor vehicles that has been seen in Invercargill left yesterday morning for the Southland Power Board’s power station at Monowai, where the official opening...

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Health minister’s approach baffles

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Health minister’s approach baffles

It is hard to take Health Minister Simeon Brown seriously when he claims the new Dunedin Hospital is not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Letters to the Editor: Wānaka, Monowai and speed limits

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Letters to the Editor: Wānaka, Monowai and speed limits

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including lack of council planning in Wānaka, the Monowai power station, and the DCC's imposition of 30kmh speed limits.

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