All adds up to a great day
All adds up to a great day
University of Otago accounting (commerce) graduands Grace Newland (left), 20, from Taranaki and Allie Falconer, 20, from Wellington at the graduation parade on Saturday morning.
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Abandoned proposal cost $240K
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Abandoned proposal cost $240K
An abandoned proposal by the Dunedin City Council to sell Aurora Energy cost more than $240,000, but several councillors say the information-gathering exercise was worthwhile.
Catching a ride
Catching a ride
While many were staying out of the rain at the weekend, surfers took to the waves at St Clair as the weather created perfect conditions.
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More than 1000 visit inaugural lavender festival
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More than 1000 visit inaugural lavender festival
More than 1000 people basked in the fragrant fields of Dunedin’s inaugural lavender festival over the weekend.
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Council’s financial discipline criticised
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Council’s financial discipline criticised
It may not yet be election year for councils, but political points were getting made in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Hotel, apartments possible on Princes St site
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Hotel, apartments possible on Princes St site
A new Princes St hotel could fill the void left by recently demolished derelict buildings in Dunedin’s city centre.
Infectious joy of singing clear to see
Infectious joy of singing clear to see
Dunedin Rock Choir, Dunedin Art Gallery, December 14.
All welcome for town hall Christmas meal
All welcome for town hall Christmas meal
Comfort, connection and cheer will combine as an annual gathering returns to bring the community together over warm dishes and even warmer conversations.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Otago Daily Times photographers captured these images of pohutukawa and rata flowering around Dunedin.
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Statistician queries DCC’s analysis of online survey
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Statistician queries DCC’s analysis of online survey
Dunedin City Council claims about what "most respondents" said in a survey have been questioned by a statistician.
Importance of literary award ‘slightly dawning’
Importance of literary award ‘slightly dawning’
An award-winning Dunedin author was lost for words when receiving one of New Zealand’s most prestigious literary honours.
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
When life gave Rose Abdul Aziz lemons, making lemonade was not her first choice.
Pensioner’s card used in spree
Pensioner’s card used in spree
A Mosgiel man stole a pensioner’s wallet and went on a shopping spree while the victim was on his way to report the crime.
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
A Dunedin school has been caught off guard by news harmful bacteria has been detected at its beloved swimming spot.
Concerns over potential Taieri Gorge tour operator
Concerns over potential Taieri Gorge tour operator
A cruise ship operator has major concerns about a rail tourism company with its eye on taking over the operation of Taieri Gorge railway tours.
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor Monty Wright dies
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor Monty Wright dies
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor and field officer Monty Wright has died.
Driver’s wild ride leads to 22-month prison term
Driver’s wild ride leads to 22-month prison term
A Balclutha man who led police on a chaotic chase up and down State Highway 1 has been jailed for 22 months.
‘Sea ball’ fascination to fear
‘Sea ball’ fascination to fear
The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after mysterious green balls of seaweed began washing ashore at Dunedin beaches.
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Drug-driver crashed into bar
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Drug-driver crashed into bar
A drugged-up driver smashed into a central Dunedin bar then tried to hide from police on the roof of an apartment building, a court has heard.
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Broken toilets, sinks and lights are a regular nightmare on the largest ward of the creaking Dunedin Hospital, medical staff say.