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Cutting fishing footage from OIA reach mooted

Cutting fishing footage from OIA reach mooted

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he wants to address industry concerns about "sensitive footage" from cameras on fishing boats, but environmentalists say they are not taking the bait.

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Plan to reduce climate risk reporting criticised

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Plan to reduce climate risk reporting criticised

A government proposal to reduce the number of New Zealand companies required to make climate-related disclosures is a "backward step", an Otago researcher says.

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Call for tree classification changes

The rātā (left) which towers over the Roslyn Bowling Club’s green is one of 12 Dunedin trees...

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Call for tree classification changes

The importance of native trees is not being recognised when it comes to protecting significant Dunedin trees, the Otago Regional Council says.

Skirt hike behind diversion: report

Skirt hike behind diversion: report

A "disruptive passenger" who forced a flight from Auckland to Dunedin to divert was taken away by police when the plane landed in Wellington yesterday.

Call to keep distance from rare penguin

An erect-crested penguin. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN

Call to keep distance from rare penguin

A rare penguin has made its way to St Clair Beach as part of its marathon moulting journey.

This year’s Valentine’s Day even busier for florist

Miss Reid owner Jacqueline Margetts (left) and her team member Frances Auld hold a couple of...

This year’s Valentine’s Day even busier for florist

It was the busiest Valentine’s Day in years for one Dunedin florist.

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Chance meeting in carpark leads to research opportunity

Estelle Peyroux has been given $72,796 by Arthritis New Zealand to research axial...

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Chance meeting in carpark leads to research opportunity

It seems so unlikely that bumping into a complete stranger in the middle of Mitre 10’s carpark would one day lead to major research funding being given to study a severe and debilitating disease.

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No answers for Back Beach boat use issue

Albatross Express powers through Otago Harbour. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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No answers for Back Beach boat use issue

Oversize commercial boats are picking up passengers and pushing out locals at Port Chalmers, a Back Beach regular says.

Baroque sounds rarely heard in New Zealand impress

A unique recital presented by the Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand was performed for a good-sized audience in St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday evening.

Ethereal, graceful performance a festival taster

Michael Parmenter and Lucy Marinkovich rehearse. Photo: Jocelyn Janon

Ethereal, graceful performance a festival taster

The opening night of the Dunedin Arts Festival 2025 was presented as "a taster for the festival, in February" and has certainly set the bar for the rest of the programme.

Warning about using fake IDs

Sergeant Steve Jones, of Dunedin, holds a handful of altered IDs. Photo: Linda Robertson

Warning about using fake IDs

If a $250 fine and a call to mum and dad from the police is one of your goals for O-Week, offer a bouncer a fake ID.

Prohibited fire season declared from 8am today

Prohibited fire season declared from 8am today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am today.

Green Island from above

Green Island from above

Brighton Rd leads into Green Island, passing the Dunedin City Council landfill on the left, with its wetlands and landscaping, and light industry.

Obituary: stayed true to his ideals

Obituary: stayed true to his ideals

Dubbed "The Red Reverend", Russell Marshall brought dedication and commitment to his political career.

Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized

A boat is among the items seized from convicted Wellington-based drug supplier Kenny Leslie...

Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized

A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.

Blast kills 11 near Pakistan mine

Blast kills 11 near Pakistan mine

A bomb targeting a vehicle carrying coal miners in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 people and wounded six others, local officials said.

Kyiv will be involved in peace talks: Trump

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

Kyiv will be involved in peace talks: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine would be involved in peace talks with Russia, although Kyiv said it would be premature to speak with Moscow at a security conference.