ODT Rugby Chat: Playoff spots on the line
On your fix of ODT Rugby Chat this week, brought to you by Garador, we talk to two of the clubs that are up against each other to determine who makes the final six.
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Football Chat: How the women's game is growing
Football Chat: How the women's game is growing
Dougal McGowan chats to Natalie Smith about how women's football is developing and growing in popularity globally ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Tornado needs perfect recipe
Tornado needs perfect recipe
There are days when the wind can blow your hat off, and then there are rare moments when the weather conditions are perfect for blowing your socks off.
Bike ride for turkey not in vain
Bike ride for turkey not in vain
George Evans had a feeling he would win a turkey.
Christmas parade makes day special for many
Christmas parade makes day special for many
Elves, a dragon and all kinds of magical creatures took to George St yesterday as crowds gathered to watch the return of the Dunedin Santa Parade.
Game-changing helipad opens
Game-changing helipad opens
A new helipad on Stewart Island will provide an elevated level of care for members of the community and visitors alike.
Slideshow: Dunedin Santa Parade
Slideshow: Dunedin Santa Parade
The weather looked a little iffy, but it was fine enough for the Dunedin Santa Parade to run yesterday and attract a strong crowd.
Resident shocked at speed of house fire
Resident shocked at speed of house fire
A resident who called emergency services about a house fire in Vaxuhall said he was shocked to find the "whole bottom floor on fire" when he went to investigate.
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Teachers vote on pay agreement
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Teachers vote on pay agreement
Pastoral care for students is one of the top priorities for secondary teachers, as they vote on the Government’s proposed collective agreement.
City gym wins top national award
City gym wins top national award
It was the fastest sit-up Tash Columbus had ever done.
Housing scheme proposed for Lawrence
Housing scheme proposed for Lawrence
The coast is not far away. Sunny Central is just over the hills.
Fire brigade celebrates 50 years’ service
Fire brigade celebrates 50 years’ service
The sense of shared camaraderie and service was palpable as past and present volunteer firefighters gathered at the Lake Hawea Community Centre on Saturday to mark 50 years of the Lake Hawea...
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Great turnout at community barbecue for park opening
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Great turnout at community barbecue for park opening
Balclutha's new Centennial Park grand opening on Saturday was a spectacular success, organisers said.
Speedboats deliver the thrills
Speedboats deliver the thrills
There were thrills, spills and the roar of engines that gives the Hydro Thunder New Zealand Series its name at Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, at the weekend as young and old enjoyed powerboat racing.
Parked car crash
Parked car crash
A car rests on its side after crashing into a parked car in Mosgiel on Saturday.
Duck derby puts a splash of fun into fundraising
Duck derby puts a splash of fun into fundraising
A new breed of ducks were swimming in Invercargill at the weekend.
Trailblazers enjoy mud, glorious mud
Trailblazers enjoy mud, glorious mud
At the inaugural Southern Trailblazers 4WD rally in 1982, Doug Christie drove a rescue tractor to tow out stuck vehicles, but needed help himself.
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Specialist with a spray gun
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Specialist with a spray gun
The automotive world remains dominated by men, but for the past eight years Kyah Matthews has worked hard to carve out her place among them.
Volunteer left in tears after trees stolen
Volunteer left in tears after trees stolen
An Invercargill community orchard that had some of its trees stolen last month was vandalised once again over the weekend.
Scientist casts doubt over use of poles
Scientist casts doubt over use of poles
An Otago coastal scientist can see why the call to reinstate poles at Dunedin’s St Clair Beach holds some appeal, but he does not believe they would trap and build up sand.