Third of NZers needing help with food
Nearly a third of New Zealanders have needed help accessing food in the past year, according to Consumer NZ.
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Sub-zero start for some in South
Sub-zero start for some in South
It's a chilly start for many in the South this morning, with sub-zero temperatures and frosts in some areas.
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
The Prime Minister says he will not intervene over comments by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
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Concern swells over 'horrendous' flight costs
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Concern swells over 'horrendous' flight costs
Dire accounts of prohibitive airfares for flights to and from the South continue to flood in from Otago Daily Times readers.
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
He rode shotgun with Han Solo, put C-3PO back together and strangled Lando when his betrayal became clear.
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Forming trust floated to save Sammy’s
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Forming trust floated to save Sammy’s
A trust may need to be formed to lead mothballed Dunedin music venue Sammy’s back into the spotlight, a city councillor says.
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
A Dunedin woman’s five-year passion project has turned into an Anzac display at a maritime museum.
Lotto 2475
Lotto 2475
Results from last night's Lotto draw
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Ma Fi Arts holds last workshop after over 20 years
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Ma Fi Arts holds last workshop after over 20 years
After more than 20 years of introducing children to the fine arts, a Dunedin couple is closing shop.
Seesaw to be repaired a second time
Seesaw to be repaired a second time
A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in George St has again been removed because of damage.
Force of nature
Force of nature
Lava flows from Mount Etna, Italy, yesterday.
Hundreds remember ‘beautiful’ presence
Hundreds remember ‘beautiful’ presence
As the bell tolled at Dunedin’s St Joseph’s Cathedral, people gathered to remember a humble man who helped to change the world — Pope Francis.
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
Extreme concerns have been raised by Dunedin’s early childhood education sector following a recent government review which appears set to "dumb down" ECE teacher qualifications.
China considers building nuclear plant on Moon
China considers building nuclear plant on Moon
China is considering building a nuclear plant on the Moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by a senior official showed on Wednesday.
Fallen trees on gully track
Fallen trees on gully track
Theresa Moore (front) and Sarah Wright climb over a fallen douglas fir tree on a track in Bethunes Gully, Dunedin, yesterday.
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St Peter's Basilica.
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.