Shanghai delegation happy to visit Dunedin, renew ties
Shanghai delegation happy to visit Dunedin, renew ties
Shanghai's first sister city visit to Dunedin since Covid has been hailed as a renewal of friendship for the two cities.
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Museum delighted to welcome Portugal PM
Museum delighted to welcome Portugal PM
Staff at Tūhura Otago Museum were all a-flutter over a surprise visit by Portugal's Prime Minister and his team at the weekend.
Charity project not ‘brutal’ reality TV
Charity project not ‘brutal’ reality TV
A Dunedin real estate agent says his vision to have charities plead their case to a panel of donors will not be as brutal as reality television business shows with a similar premise.
Barbie to feature in beauty ideals exhibit
Barbie to feature in beauty ideals exhibit
What do a Roman strigil, Egyptian cosmetics and a Barbie from 1993 have in common?
Police challenged beer ‘no longer’ sold
Police challenged beer ‘no longer’ sold
A Dunedin supermarket is "disappointed" the renewal of its liquor licence was challenged by police based on alcohol the store no longer sold.
Tough decisions on arts grants
Tough decisions on arts grants
A Dunedin council subcommittee has tough decisions to make following an overflowing amount of grant applications despite a limited funding pool.
One seriously hurt after car goes through fence
One seriously hurt after car goes through fence
A seriously injured person has been taken to hospital after a car went through a fence at a property in Dunedin this afternoon, in what has been a bad day on the city's roads.
Team ‘really excited’ to compete
Team ‘really excited’ to compete
A Dunedin marching team will be putting their best foot forward as they line up to perform their routine at an international competition this Saturday.
Retirement village takes shape
Retirement village takes shape
Work continues on the Grange Lifecare Retirement Village beside State Highway 1 south of the Mosgiel interchange.
Spirit of dance
Spirit of dance
Sol Why (top), Indie Hodgson (left) and Audrey Jade Cretney (right) compete in Section 5 Classical not en pointe 8 and 9 years event at a competition held by the Taieri Competitions Society yesterday.
Swarbrick supports Sophia Charter
Swarbrick supports Sophia Charter
A Green MP focused on fighting a dangerous alcohol culture says Dunedin’s response to a tragedy could be a blueprint for reducing harm.
Police unmoved on booze sales stance
Police unmoved on booze sales stance
Police say their opposition to the sale of single-serve high-octane alcohol will continue, despite failing to prevent sales at a Dunedin supermarket.
Stuck in the mud
Stuck in mud
A four-wheel-drive sits stuck in the mud at Unity Park, in Mornington, after the driver left the road and drove across a football pitch.
Uni ‘satisfied’ by liquor licence changes
Uni ‘satisfied’ by liquor licence changes
Opposition from a student group has prompted changes to University of Otago's liquor licence.
Uniting to care for vulnerable
Uniting to care for vulnerable
A Caversham one-stop health shop now has support from the Ministry of Social Development and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) to care for Dunedin’s most vulnerable residents.
Store ‘unsuitable’ to hold liquor licence
Store ‘unsuitable’ to hold liquor licence
A George St liquor store that has operated for 10 years has had its licence cancelled after its owners were found to be "unsuitable to hold an alcohol licence".
Police bid to ban strong beer fails
Police bid to ban strong beer fails
The sale of high-strength single-serve beer at a South Dunedin supermarket can continue after police failed to convince commissioners it contributes to alcohol-related harm.
Bar licence revoked following incidents
Bar licence revoked following incidents
Two directors of an Octagon bar took a group of teenage women to a locked room full of middle-aged men who made unwanted sexual advances.
Dunedin's Eleven Bar licence cancelled
Dunedin's Eleven Bar licence cancelled
A Dunedin bar has lost its licence after teenaged women were locked in a room with middle-aged men who made unwanted sexual advances.
Highways reopen, but more severe weather for South
Highways reopen, but more severe weather for South
All southern highways closed by the weekend's wild weather have reopened, but conditions remain unsettled, with strong winds forecast and a warning to watch surface flooding as snow melts.