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.
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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. Photographer Gregor Richardson got caught up in the Christmas spirit.
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.
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.
City gym wins top national award
It was the fastest sit-up Tash Columbus had ever done.
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.
Housing scheme proposed for Lawrence
The coast is not far away. Sunny Central is just over the hills.
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.
Duck derby puts a splash of fun into fundraising
A new breed of ducks were swimming in Invercargill at the weekend.
Parked car crash
A car rests on its side after crashing into a parked car in Mosgiel on Saturday.