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DunedinAugust 18

Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms

A controversial Dunedin identity’s pitch to turn a city heritage landmark into “The Benedict Centre” came just days after a curious email from him as a councillor.
Grant Miller
Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms
Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms
DunedinAugust 18

Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending

When Archie Adam came home as asked for a new dirt bike, his mother said “we can’t make money come out of thin air”.
Laine Priestley
Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending
Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending
SouthlandAugust 17

Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island

It looked like a decent fight and for all we know may still be going.
Steve Hepburn
Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island
Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island
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DunedinAugust 17

Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches

A Dunedin man set his mother’s house on fire by flicking matches on to a pile of clothes believing he was performing “magic tricks”.
Felicity Dear
Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
The MixAugust 15

Moeraki whānau build on their history

There’s a story of continuity playing out at Uenuku, the wharenui at Moeraki Marae.
Moeraki whānau build on their history
Moeraki whānau build on their history
NationalAugust 14

Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is NZ First list MP Andy Foster, who was in Dunedin this week for a political debate.
Mike Houlahan, political editor
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
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DunedinAugust 14

A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into

If you came across a Teratophoneus while walking the dog down St Kilda Beach, you (and Fido) would probably become a quick and tasty dinosaur snack.
John Lewis
A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket

A Dunedin cafe owner says she spent more than $100,000 to keep her business alive while controversial roadworks dragged on for months.
Tim Scott
Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
DunedinAugust 13

Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion

It looked a mismatched contest between a bird and a lion, but the winged warrior came out on top.
Steve Hepburn
Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion
Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion
DunedinAugust 13

Collector's vintage treasures up for sale

A Dunedin radio and television enthusiast's vision of opening a museum for vintage radios and televisions has turned to static.
John Lewis
Collector's vintage treasures up for sale
Collector's vintage treasures up for sale
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DunedinAugust 13

An eye on the prize: eclipse glasses selling fast

While they are not particularly en vogue, the special glasses being sold for the upcoming total solar eclipse in the south, have almost run out in Dunedin.
John Lewis
An eye on the prize: eclipse glasses selling fast
An eye on the prize: eclipse glasses selling fast
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DunedinAugust 13

Ong called out for Facebook post, ejected from meeting

A Facebook post published during a council meeting led to the latest ejection of struggling Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong.
Grant Miller
Ong called out for Facebook post, ejected from meeting
Ong called out for Facebook post, ejected from meeting
NationalAugust 13

PM took ‘decisive action’ against challenger Penk, Stanford confirms support

National MP tipped as a leadership challenger Erica Stanford has finally given her full backing to the prime minister - having earlier refused to answer the question.
PM took ‘decisive action’ against challenger Penk, Stanford confirms support
PM took ‘decisive action’ against challenger Penk, Stanford confirms support
DunedinAugust 13

Benedict Ong kicked out of another council meeting

Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has again been kicked out of a meeting.
Grant Miller
Benedict Ong kicked out of another council meeting
Benedict Ong kicked out of another council meeting
NationalAugust 12

Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss

Analysis: National MPs who tried and failed to take down Christopher Luxon on Wednesday should be embarrassed and ashamed.
Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss
Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss
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EntertainmentAugust 12

Personal explorations of memory, history, and identity through life-size material sculptures

Five full-size mannequins dressed in Victorian mourning dress dot the floor of Milford Gallery.
Rebecca Fox
Personal explorations of memory, history, and identity through life-size material sculptures
Personal explorations of memory, history, and identity through life-size material sculptures
DunedinAugust 12

Blaze which gutted Caversham home caused by ‘log rolling from open fire’

A log rolling out of an open fire is believed to be the cause of a fire which ripped through a Caversham house.
Felicity Dear
Blaze which gutted Caversham home caused by ‘log rolling from open fire’
Blaze which gutted Caversham home caused by ‘log rolling from open fire’
NationalAugust 12

‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held on to his leadership, saying he has the "full support" of the National caucus.
‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader
‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader
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DunedinAugust 11

Taieri head boy leaves lasting rugby legacy for school

Taieri College rugby player Fergus Clark poured months of hard work into building his school a new scoreboard, only to use it exactly once.
Laine Priestley
Taieri head boy leaves lasting rugby legacy for school
Taieri head boy leaves lasting rugby legacy for school
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DunedinAugust 11

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, stuck in the middle with Eb at OUSA debate

THERE can be few things worse than being at work and quietly going about doing your job while, unbeknownst to you, you might not actually have a job tomorrow.
Mike Houlahan
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, stuck in the middle with Eb at OUSA debate
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, stuck in the middle with Eb at OUSA debate
NationalAugust 10

Southern MPs back Luxon as PM calls urgent meeting over leadership

Southern MPs Penny Simmonds and Joseph Mooney say they support Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after he called an urgent in-person caucus meeting to resolve "increased speculation" about his leadership.
Southern MPs back Luxon as PM calls urgent meeting over leadership
Southern MPs back Luxon as PM calls urgent meeting over leadership
DunedinAugust 10

Student science on display at annual fair

The Aurora Energy Otago Science and Technology Fair is back for 2026.
Student science on display at annual fair
Student science on display at annual fair
ChristchurchAugust 10

‘Where are the kids? Where are the families?’

A wide swathe of central Christchurch is now made up of rank upon rank of new-build apartments. But most look shuttered and barely used.
‘Where are the kids? Where are the families?’
‘Where are the kids? Where are the families?’
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DunedinAugust 9

Officials ponder councillor conduct while Benedict Ong has a ‘perfect’ week

By most people’s standards, Benedict Ong had had a rough week.
Grant Miller
Officials ponder councillor conduct while Benedict Ong has a ‘perfect’ week
Officials ponder councillor conduct while Benedict Ong has a ‘perfect’ week
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DunedinAugust 7

Mini rally, big fun

More than 20 Mini owners from around the South Island, will set off from the St Clair Esplanade this morning for the fourth annual Mini Coast to Coast Rally, to Haast and back.
John Lewis
Mini rally, big fun
Mini rally, big fun