Thousands enjoy wide variety of events at show
Thousands enjoy wide variety of events at show
Thousands of people flocked to the Taieri on Saturday for a day full of farm activities and events at the annual A&P show.
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Passenger recounts evacuation from 'scary' bus fire
Passenger recounts evacuation from 'scary' bus fire
A passenger on the bus that burst into flames in Mosgiel Saturday morning has praised the driver's kind gesture after he helped evacuate people from the burning vehicle.
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Little money for school uniforms after redundancy
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Little money for school uniforms after redundancy
School uniforms this year come at the cost of putting food on the table, a frustrated Dunedin mother says.
Summer time to chill for stayers in student-ville
Summer time to chill for stayers in student-ville
Every year, Dunedin’s student quarter transforms from party central to a ghost town.
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Second-hand uniforms scarce
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Second-hand uniforms scarce
A Dunedin high school which had to cancel its second-hand uniform sale day is hopeful alumni will help replenish depleted stocks.
Firearms registry 'good in theory'
Firearms registry 'good in theory'
Southern gun owners have registered the second-highest number of firearms in the county but a Dunedin expert says the registry is a waste of time and effort.
Summer school a second chance at UE for pupils
Summer school a second chance at UE for pupils
A Dunedin high school is helping pupils across New Zealand who fell short of achieving their NCEA goals get over the line with summer school.
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Cod care a priority for officer
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Cod care a priority for officer
A Dunedin fisheries officer with a passion for blue cod is doing all she can to protect the species.
Fisheries officers check on compliance
Fisheries officers check on compliance
A Dunedin fisheries officer with a passion for blue cod is doing all she can to protect the species.
Wait over as NCEA exam results posted
Wait over as NCEA exam results posted
Secondary principals hope for a smoother NCEA exam round this year and a Dunedin pupil is relieved the results are out.
Fishermen find kea in Balclutha
Fishermen find kea in Balclutha
Fishermen at a popular spot on the Balclutha river mouth were shocked to see a kea wandering a long way from its mountain home.
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The ODT playlist: Mark John
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The ODT playlist: Mark John
Musically-inclined Otago Daily Times reporters have selected songs you might like to listen to on any number of occasions.
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‘Bittersweet’ move for high school principal
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‘Bittersweet’ move for high school principal
A departing Otago principal is sad to be leaving his school’s community behind but is looking forward to the challenge of a bigger school up the road.
Athletes off to US universities
Athletes off to US universities
Two pupils from a Dunedin high school have been recruited as student athletes to high-profile universities in the United States.
Chance encounter with ex-pupil delights
Chance encounter with ex-pupil delights
A former teacher from Queenstown placed a lot of trust in one of her former pupils when she set off on a skiing expedition to Antarctica guided by her.
Santa’s secret weapon: lollipops
Santa’s secret weapon: lollipops
Barbies, dinosaurs and bikes were at the top of Dunedin children’s lists for Christmas presents from Santa this year.
Pupils relish chance to soak principal
Pupils relish chance to soak principal
The last day of school means leaving the principal soaking wet for pupils at a Dunedin school.
Third time lucky for cruisers
Third time lucky for cruisers
Third time was the charm for the biggest cruise ship of the season to arrive in Dunedin.
BMX rider inspires primary kids to give sport a go
BMX rider inspires primary kids to give sport a go
A Southland man is encouraging primary school pupils to get off their phones and on their push bikes with his stunt show.
Emerging artists’ Classy Art on show
Emerging artists’ Classy Art on show
The Classy Art Exhibition at Arts Murihiku in Invercargill is showcasing artwork from about 30 different artists until December 19.