Surfers save swimmers
Surfers save swimmers
Two surfers pulled a pair of struggling swimmers from a rip in the St Kilda surf.
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
Class of ’58 welcomed by new pupils
New school met old cool in Maori Hill as the class of 1958 were welcomed by today’s pupils.
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Pupils worry over rain: principals
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Pupils worry over rain: principals
When it rains, anxiety can ripple through South Dunedin schools as pupils already hit hard by flooding start to worry, principals say.
Kicking for a cause
Kicking for a cause
Bailey Hitchens, 16, of Dunedin trains for tonight’s Dunedin Kickboxing Prize Fight Championship 2 in the amateur 62kg weight class.
Mural nearly finished
Mural nearly finished
A large mural by Dunedin street artist Koryu Aoshima, above the beloved George Street Cats, nears completion beneath the Pine Hill Rd (SH1) overpass.
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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
A Dunedin councillor has hit back at suggestions the proposed $92.4 million Smooth Hill landfill should be dumped, labelling an alternative idea "offensive".
Cafe set to close
Cafe set to close
The Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe is closing temporarily while the city council finds a new lessee.
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
The slashing of staff in a ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic school is the legacy of "diabolical" decisions in Wellington, the former chief executive Phil Ker says.
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
A "last-minute" entry has turned out to be a major award winner.
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
The end of a relationship can be hard enough on its own — let alone when clones are thrown into the mix.
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Burly Q, presented by Verona Vera, attracted a full house at the New Athenaeum Theatre on Thursday night.
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
You could not blame Prof Frank Frizelle for feeling like a major Hollywood celebrity or heroic world leader — especially after his appearance in Time magazine.
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
Has anything changed at Dunedin's bus hub since the stabbing of a teenager in May?
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
People living with treatment-resistant depression are being given an opportunity to join a new medical trial, combining oral ketamine with a form of psychotherapy.
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Where do medicines come from, how are they made and how do they work?
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Lockdown enforced following threats
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Lockdown enforced following threats
A Dunedin man who sent 90 abusive messages to a charity support worker made an impromptu visit to their office prompting a hasty lockdown.
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Goatee pulled out during assault
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Goatee pulled out during assault
A prickly relationship between two former best-friends got even worse when one ripped out the other’s goatee, landing him in court.
Radich frustrated with hospital progress
Radich frustrated with hospital progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of the city's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent.
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Renowned Christchurch-born artist Philippa Blair had a world-wide influence: as well as being an important teacher, her work is held in 46 public and private collections, both in New Zealand and...
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Born in Nazi Germany, Wally Hirsh worked hard to repay the country which had given his parents and children hope for a bright future.