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Matthew Russell of the Otago Wheelanders makes a catch as team-mate Nick Robertson and Mike Todd of the invitation team look on during yesterday’s Bash wheelchair rugby tournament at Dunedin’s Edgar Centre yesterday.

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Fond memories of 40-year ministry

The Rev Dr Kerry Enright leads his final service as minister of Knox Church before retirement...

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Fond memories of 40-year ministry

To commit sin is unexpected advice from a minister, but this slip of the tongue during the biggest church service of the year is fondly remembered by the Rev Dr Kerry Enright.

Aboriginal artefacts returned

Warumungu representatives Jimmy Frank Jupurrula (left) and Laurance Williams Japangarti collect...

Aboriginal artefacts returned

Six indigenous Australian artefacts from Otago Museum’s collection are homeward bound after a repatriation ceremony was held at the museum yesterday morning.

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'Incredibly disappointing': Dunedin campus to close

The New Zealand School of Tourism’s Dunedin campus in Moray Pl. Photo: Craig Baxter

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'Incredibly disappointing': Dunedin campus to close

The impending closure of the New Zealand School of Tourism’s Dunedin campus is "incredibly disappointing", the director of a southern tourist attraction says.

Tūhura Otago Museum returns Indigenous Australian taonga

Young Warumungu leaders Jimmy Frank Jupurrula (left) and Laurance Williams Japangarti collect...

Tūhura Otago Museum returns Indigenous Australian taonga

Six Indigenous Australian artifacts from the Tūhura Otago Museum collection are homeward-bound after a repatriation ceremony was held at the museum this morning.

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Professor's health leadership recognised

Blake Medal recipient Prof Sir David Skegg has worked to improve health in New Zealand and...

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Professor's health leadership recognised

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, epidemiologist Prof Sir David Skegg no longer has to explain that he does not, in fact, study skin diseases.

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Dealers blame Govt rules as doors close

Calais Motor Court is one of two Dunedin car dealerships set to close due the impact of...

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'Pretty grim': Car dealers blame Govt rules as doors close

A pair of car dealerships closing in Dunedin say Government regulations aiming to cut down fossil fuel use have made it too hard to stay in business.

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Window film 'made cold intolerable'

Window film has been removed from the Richardson Building following complaints by staff. Photo:...

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Uni unsure about energy efficiencies

The University of Otago is not yet sure whether the installation of 1115.60sq m of window film has made the Richardson Building more energy efficient, as intended.

Hawaii beckons young gymnasts

Hawaii beckons young gymnasts

The Dunedin Gymnastics Academy members Molly Ballard, Hannah Pearce and Ella Rowe will travel to Hawaii in January after qualifying to represent New Zealand at Gymnastics in Paradise and the Aloha Gymfest.

The joy of giving back

Food Help Dunedin co-ordinator Mary-Jane McKinlay with her daughters Elizabeth-Rose Anderson (11)...

Helping others now a way of life

After an amazing community response to a fire that almost claimed her life, helping others became a matter of karma for Mary-Jane McKinlay.

Person seriously injured in crash

Person seriously injured in crash

Emergency services personnel respond to a collision between an out-of-service school bus and a ute in Brighton Rd, near Dunedin yesterday morning.

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Not so scenic: safety fence obliterates view

Workmen construct a 1.4m fence beside the Port Chalmers cycleway. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Not so scenic: safety fence obliterates view

Fences set to alter the scenic view along State Highway 88 between Dunedin and Port Chalmers have been defended as necessary for public safety.

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Uni's costly window U-turn

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Window film removed after backlash

More than 140sq m of window film has been removed from the University of Otago’s Richardson Building after staff backlash against a project intended to reduce energy use.

'Appalling' drunk driver almost 7 times over limit

'Appalling': Drunk driver almost seven times over limit spotted weaving across road

A driver seen weaving across the road by members of the public recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1707mcg when stopped by police.

'Appalling': Drunk driver almost seven times over limit

A driver seen weaving across the road in Dunedin recorded a breath alcohol reading of almost seven times the legal limit.

One hurt in Brighton bus crash

Emergency services at the scene of the crash between a bus and another vehicle in Brighton Rd...

One hurt in Brighton bus crash

One person has been taken to hospital after a collision between a bus and another vehicle in Brighton Rd this morning.

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Terrorist ‘playing games’ with appeal bid

The attacks took place at the Al Noor Mosque (pictured) and one in Linwood. Photo: ODT Files

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Terrorist ‘playing games’ with appeal bid

A survivor of the 2019 Christchurch mosque terrorist attack believes the gunman is "playing games" with his bid to appeal.

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Floats aplenty thanks to ‘Poppa’

Warren "Poppa" Ockwell prepares a float inspired by Thomas the Tank Engine’s Thin Controller’s...

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Floats aplenty thanks to ‘Poppa’

Santa is known to ride a sleigh, but Christmas transport is more varied for children at Rainbow Preschool.

Van fire in Belleknowes

Firefighters were called after a van fire broke out in Belleknowes, Dunedin this evening.

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Bedding Bank uncovers huge need in community

Dunedin Bedding Bank founder Janine Walker holds a donated item. Her home-based initiative is...

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Bedding Bank uncovers huge need in community

The founder of the Dunedin Bedding Bank has been surprised by the extent of the problem she has uncovered in her quest to keep people cozy.

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