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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin

The case for change in South Dunedin has been made and the ground has been prepared for thrashing out the best long-term response to increased risk from flooding, several councillors agree.

Long-term climate-change action welcomed

Last October's floods ruined 90 percent of the contents in Bri Soper's Surrey St home and...

Long-term climate-change action welcomed

A South Dunedin woman preparing to rebuild her flood-damaged home is pleased to see authorities take a step towards long-term action on climate change.

One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket

The crash happened in Hartstonge Ave, near the New World supermarket. Photo: GoogleMaps

One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket

A person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital after a crash between two vehicles in Mosgiel.

Uni welcomes rise in student numbers

Student numbers at the University of Otago are tracking upwards for the first time in nearly five years, but a leading economist says it is not out of the woods yet.

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Dunedin man tried to prostitute teenaged boy

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Dunedin man tried to prostitute teenaged boy

A Dunedin man tried to prostitute a teenaged boy in his school uniform and sexually assaulted two 4-year-olds, a court has heard.

Mural roars to life

South Dunedin Street Trail artist Koryu Aoshima in front of the extension to his Cameron St mural...

Trail’s mural extension reflection of city’s heritage

A South Dunedin mural that paid homage to the Asian community that helped build it has been extended to reflect the suburb’s Scottish and Māori heritage.

‘Overwhelmed’ by trip for graduation

Natalie Morgan (centre) celebrates her graduation with aunt Jacqueline Fox (left) and mother...

‘Overwhelmed’ by trip for graduation

Natalie Morgan’s family were so proud of her graduation from Otago Polytechnic they came all the way from Wales to celebrate it.

Sword wielder warned

A man’s trip to a South Dunedin store with his samurai sword was foiled before he even got through the doors, police say.

Artist explores shared experience of emotions

Taking in the colourful warmth of the Frangi-Galooorre Pasifika Art Exhibition, by Dunedin Samoan...

Artist explores shared experience of emotions

No matter the mood, a Dunedin Samoan artist hopes her latest exhibition will remind viewers they are not alone.

Residents’ reactions to councils’ plans mixed

Residents’ reactions to councils’ plans mixed

South Dunedin residents are still making their minds up about ambitious plans to defend their suburb from the impact of climate change.

Red moon rising

A sky watcher happened to share the moment the moon turned red with a fur seal at Aramoana.

Bus hub stabbing trial jurors sent home

Bus hub stabbing trial jurors sent home

After more than two days deliberating, a jury in the bus-hub murder trial remains deadlocked.

T-20 double-header tickets sold out

The University Oval. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

T-20 double-header tickets sold out

You are too late.

Armed police arrest man

Armed police arrest man

Armed police could be seen at Marlow park, St Kilda yesterday after a man acting threateningly was taken into custody.

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Community grieving after Track Cat’s death

Ravensbourne local celebrity Track Cat sits on a post near her home by the cycle track. Photo:...

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Community grieving after Track Cat’s death

A cat who became everyone’s friend in the west Harbour suburb of Ravensbourne has died.

Study-loan delays stressful and scary, Otago students say

Study-loan delays stressful and scary, Otago students say

Trying to get money from StudyLink has been likened to going up "s... creek without a paddle" by a University of Otago student.

Uni’s sports subjects 11th in world

Uni’s sports subjects 11th in world

Sports-related subjects at the University of Otago continue to climb new peaks in the world rankings, but there are warnings from the rankers.

Sense of belonging not broken by attacks: study

University of Otago researcher Dr Hussain Raissi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Sense of belonging not broken by attacks: study

The Christchurch mosque attacks did not weaken the sense of belonging young Muslims felt in New Zealand, University of Otago research has found.

Pupils get inspiration from past

St Joseph’s Cathedral School year 2 pupil Mila Quartly-Kelly, 6, dressed as Jean Batten in a...

Pupils get inspiration from past

Jean Batten, Edmund Hillary and Āpirana Ngata all made an appearance at a Dunedin primary school yesterday.

Driver fined after close call

A motorist drives over a pedestrian crossing on North Rd as the Sacred Heart School walking bus...

Driver fined after close call

A Dunedin driver who failed to give way to New Zealand’s oldest walking school bus has been fined $150.

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