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George St costs indefensible: Vandervis

Design costs of a seesaw and canopies in George St, Dunedin, have been criticised as unjustified....

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George St costs indefensible: Vandervis

Spending exceeding $60,000 on designing a seesaw and more than $50,000 on a shade canopy design in George St, Dunedin, is indefensible, a city councillor says.

Summer on the way, says Niwa

Summer officially starts on Sunday, and while some might think the weather to match it has not yet arrived, Niwa is making assurances that it is indeed on the way.

Summer games held across city

Athletes from Otago and Eastern Southland are applauded at the opening of the Regional Summer...

Summer games held across city

A hint of sporting fever has hit Dunedin with the Regional Summer Games being held over the weekend.

Panel to help revive city’s live music scene

Panel to help revive city’s live music scene

Hopes are high Dunedin’s live music scene can be revived with the appointment of a blended band of experienced, young, passionate and knowledgeable people for the DCC's Ōtepoti music advisory panel.

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Amended dog bylaw approved

Dunedin lawyer Sally Peart with her chihuahua Pedro on the edge of the Octagon. PHOTO: GERARD O...

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Amended dog bylaw approved

Who let the dogs out in central Dunedin? The Dunedin City Council, that’s who.

New hospital on Santa’s list

Santa, also known as Mike Waddell, says all he wants for Christmas is the new Dunedin hospital to be built to its specifications as promised.

Pupil surprised by win in writing contest

George Street Normal School pupil Ash Boraman-Ritchie earned a medal for coming first in New...

Pupil surprised by win in writing contest

When Ash Boraman-Ritchie completed a writing test earlier this year she was not too confident she had done well.

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Dunedin chorus among best in world

At the 2024 Sweet Adelines International Chorus Competition, in Kansas City, are Dunedin members...

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Dunedin chorus among best in world

They may have just been named one of the top Sweet Adelines choruses in the world, but Dunedin singer Robyn Abernethy is pretty sure that won’t qualify them to make superstar dressing room demands.

Expecting George St market to be a hit

The 2024 Thieves Alley Market Day in the Octagon. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Expecting George St market to be a hit

George St will be the location for the next iteration of the Thieves Alley Market in the new year.

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Shocked after knife brandished at girl

Pak'n Save in South Dunedin. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Shocked after knife brandished at girl

A Dunedin mother is shocked by the response from police after a man brandished a knife at her 11-year-old daughter.

Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research plans to cut up to 90 positions. Photo: RNZ

Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations

NIWA wanted to acquire competitor MetService because it had a "sound understanding" of the way it operated, a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report says.

Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games

Susan Raihana, of Temuka, tests her aim during the Taurite Tū games at the Unipol gymnasium in...

Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games

An Ōtākou strength and exercise programme with a uniquely Māori kaupapa has flourished into a national movement.

Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit

Otago Highlanders James Arscott (left) and Josh Whaanga tell Santa about how good they have been this year, during his visit to Meridian Mall in...

Nikki Kaye's father dies days after former MP

Peter Kaye, the father of former MP Nikki Kaye, has died. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Nikki Kaye's father dies days after former MP

Peter Kaye, the father of former MP Nikki Kaye, has died just days after his daughter.

Police raise alarm over 'Grinches' stealing parcels

People are warned to be on the lookout for parcel thefts this holiday season. Photo: Getty Images

Police raise alarm over 'Grinches' stealing parcels

It's the start of the silly season, but some sneaky suspects are stealing Christmas joy before it even happens, with parcel thefts on the rise.

Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Photo: RNZ

Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti

Health Minister Shane Reti has told senior doctors and dentists he wants to work more closely with the private sector to cut waiting lists - but insists that is not a step towards privatisation.

'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking

The Manawanui sank off the south coast of the island of Upolu on Saturday. Photo: Supplied /...

'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking

The HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sank off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, an interim report has found.

Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers

Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain.

Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits

Dr Shane Retil. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits

A review of the Healthy Homes Initiative shows every dollar spent led to five dollars in health savings in the following five years, fewer hospitalisations and less school absenteeism.

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