Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Positively playful spirited spectacle, a fabulous fair
Klex Peroy, 6, of Dunedin, plays on an inflatable during The Extravaganza Fair, held at Bayfield Park on Saturday.
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'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam
'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam
University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam that the first question contained errors.
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a caravan near Waikouaiti.
Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1
'Frozen in fear': Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1
Fresh faced police officers got a lesson in winter driving from a Southern police veteran last night after getting their patrol cars stuck in the snow, along with about 200 others.
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.
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Farmers, residents criticise support
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Farmers, residents criticise support
Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.
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Snow offers families exciting day out
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Snow offers families exciting day out
Snowball fights and snowman building was how some Dunedin families who braved the cold opted to spend their Labour Day yesterday.
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
For nearly 100 years, Bill Jenkinson has always sung like there is no tomorrow.
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Six-year search for lost dogs continues
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Six-year search for lost dogs continues
Six years after they started searching a Dunedin couple have not lost hope they will bring their beloved dogs home.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Waikouaiti
State Highway One has fully reopened after a person was seriously hurt in a crash involving two vehicles - one towing a caravan - near Waikouaiti.
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham
A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
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Mixed review as cruises resume
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Mixed review as cruises resume
Dunedin is a charming city with gorgeous architecture, if a bit "claustrophobic", a pair of visiting Australian tourists say.
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Runners share memories as club turns 100
Members of the Leith Harrier and Athletic Club have taken a run down memory lane on Saturday, celebrating the club’s centenary.
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread
The STV electoral system has remained topical after local body elections in Otago.
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
The government has added $50,000 to the pot for two southern councils as thousands remain without power amid a state of emergency.
Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close
Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close
Drivers are trapped in heavy snow on two alpine passes as wintry weather closes state highways - including SH1 north of Dunedin - in the already storm-battered South.