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Catlins camp closed for New Year

Making the most of their holiday at the Pounawea Motor Camp are (from left) siblings Luca, 14,...

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Catlins camp closed for New Year

A Catlins area camping ground owner has decided to close her facility late on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, to avoid dealing with "drunk", "entitled" and "inconsiderate" campers.

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Sea lion was well known among surfers

Huna, the 4-year-old sea lion, plays with a surfer at St Clair Beach. PHOTO: DEREK MORRISON

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Sea lion was well known among surfers

While Huna gave many surfers their fair share of frights, he was remembered with fondness by some in the surfing community after he was hit by a car on Boxing Day.

Malaria, diabetes, gout link probed

University of Otago anatomy research fellow Dr Anna Gosling is researching a possible link...

Malaria, diabetes, gout link probed

A genetic trait developed over generations to fight against malaria may be connected to the high number of Māori and Pacific people suffering disproportionately high rates of metabolic diseases...

Pipe not raining on retailer’s parade

India Food Mart owner Gurvinder Maggo sweeps water out of her shop in St Andrew St, Dunedin,...

Pipe not raining on retailer’s parade

When Gurvinder Maggo arrived at her Indian Food Mart store to find water flooding in from the footpath, she thought of the old adage: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

29 academics set to become professors

29 academics set to become professors

For their unwavering dedication to excellence in research, teaching and service, 29 University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of professor in 2024.

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Collection day confusion leaves streets trashed

Refuse has been scattered about by seagulls and household pets in City Rise, Dunedin. PHOTO:...

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Collection day confusion leaves streets trashed

Streets in Dunedin’s City Rise area have been left looking like a tip after many residents put rubbish bags out for collection on Christmas Day.

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Heartbreak and joy: ‘with life, there’s death’

Department of Conservation coastal Otago biodiversity ranger Jim Fyfe (left) spends a moment with...

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Heartbreak and joy: ‘with life, there’s death’

Jim Fyfe feels like he is running "the full gamut of emotions" at the moment.

Magic Carpet raises bar for luxury liner

Celebrity Edge cruise ship sits at Port Otago with its giant lift, called the Magic Carpet, which...

Magic Carpet raises bar for luxury liner

If the Magic Carpet fails to sweep you off your feet, then nothing will.

Trove of artefacts studied, displayed

University of Otago Southern Pacific Archaeological Research senior archaeologist Dr Chris...

Trove of artefacts studied, displayed

A chance meeting between two people has uncovered a massive treasure trove of Māori taoka tūturu in Southland this year.

Drivers asked to take care after spate of holiday crashes

A small crane is used to stabilise a power pole in Bay View Rd yesterday after it was struck by a...

Drivers asked to take care after spate of holiday crashes

Police have reiterated their pleas for drivers to take care on the region’s roads over the holiday period, following several crashes yesterday — one leaving a driver in a serious condition.

No signs of car being hit by gunshot

Dunedin police search a vehicle in St Andrew St following a report it had been hit by gunfire...

No signs of car being hit by gunshot

Dunedin police swarmed the city’s CBD yesterday, for what was initially thought to be a possible shooting.

Surf lifeguards training at Brighton Beach save swimmer

A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape when they were spotted by surf lifeguards practising IRB skills.

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George St school to continue pupil intake ‘as usual’

The Ministry of Education has given George Street Normal School the option to relinquish its...

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George St school to continue pupil intake ‘as usual’

George Street Normal School’s board of trustees is standing firm on the size of its school roll for next year, despite the Ministry of Education urging it to cut back its pupil numbers.

Covid contact-tracing model explored for STIs

Public health registrar Dr Catriona Murray. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Covid contact-tracing model explored for STIs

Lessons learned from Covid-19 contact tracing could now be used to trace sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Warm, dry New Year predicted

The wildly fluctuating weather affecting much of Otago and Southland over the past two weeks appears to be stabilising and MetService has tentatively forecast a warm, dry start to the new year for...

Stepping into Santa’s shoes at last minute

Dunedin Night Shelter community worker Chris Edwards made a popular "stand-in" Santa Claus at the...

Stepping into Santa’s shoes at last minute

Women and beards generally do not mix.

ACC urges public to take care with trees

Christmas tree removal can be dangerous, ACC warns. PHOTO: ALI CANNAN

ACC urges public to take care with trees

If cats could talk, they would tell you not to mess around with Christmas trees.

Festive turnout for Xmas Eve dish-up

Stephen Thompson enjoys a helping of food from Dunedin Seventh Day Adventist Church member Velmay...

Festive turnout for Xmas Eve dish-up

While the atmosphere outside Velmay Eliu’s charity caravan was delightful, it was tainted with a little sadness on Sunday.

Festive hay bales brighten up South Otago farmland

Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a Santa made out of hay, hay, hay bales.

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Businesses staying open for cruise ships

Dunedin was humming at the weekend as the Football Ferns' historic match drew thousands of...

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Businesses staying open for cruise ships

As a dozen cruise ships pull in to Otago Harbour with up to 22,100 passengers over the next week, Dunedin hospitality businesses will be doing their best to make the city look like it's not a "ghost town".

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