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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’

Artist Grahame Sydney, the 1978 Frances Hodgkins Fellow, said being awarded the fellowship was ‘...

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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’

The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.

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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’

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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’

Councillor conduct is again under fire in Dunedin, after a participant in a hearing said she was laughed at during her presentation.

Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts

Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts

Council dithering must stop and bold action is now required to support Dunedin’s performing arts sector, a theatre advocate says.

Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment

Highlanders' halfback Nathan Hastie fires off a pass during their Super Rugby Pacific match...

Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment

An Auckland man has been arrested and two others are on the run after allegedly stealing almost $40,000 worth of equipment belonging to the Highlanders rugby team.

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

Aspire Aotearoa Research Centre co-director Professor Janet Hoek. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

University of Otago graduate and one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists Prof David...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.

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DCC negligent: flood action group

Surrey St Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell (front centre) and some of the concerned group...

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DCC negligent: flood action group

The council has been accused of negligence and deliberate appeasement tactics over South Dunedin flood management.

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Middlemarch and the Strath Taieri. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

Dunedin principals are disappointed about the lack of consultation as evidence emerges showing a $130 million teacher support scheme will be scrapped.

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Principals support social media ban

Dunedin North Intermediate principal Heidi Hayward holds a phone with social media apps yesterday...

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Principals support social media ban

A social media ban for children under 16 is the right step for addressing the "dangerous, illegal, nasty, nefarious things happening online", a Dunedin principal says.

Milestone for Athenaeum

Milestone for Athenaeum

Chairman Tony Eyre welcomes guests to a 155th anniversary celebration of the Dunedin Athenaeum Library & Mechanics’ Institute.

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Landfill plan 'absolutely disgusting'

Brighton Beach. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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'Absolutely disgusting': Claim Dunedin beach at risk from landfill

A beautiful beach is threatened by the Dunedin City Council’s determination to build a landfill at Smooth Hill, a community advocate says.

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

The handyman appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 14...

Handyman accused of $100k fraud

A North Island handyman allegedly responsible for fleecing clients out of more than $100,000 has popped up in Dunedin's court.

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'Damn annoying' council staff gagged

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DCC's handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’

The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.

Cops nab man who fled after stop

Cops nab man who fled after stop

A man who fled police at speed after a vehicle stop was tracked down to a Fairfield address almost 24 hours later.

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

Businesses have blasted the Dunedin City Council, saying the city risks floundering under the weight of rising rates, red-tape and a lack of leadership.