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Report private while ‘next steps’ considered

A photo taken in November last year shows a rat (and its reflection) in the now rebranded...

Report private while ‘next steps’ considered

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into a South Dunedin supermarket overrun by rats earlier this year has now been completed — but the ministry will not yet release its report...

Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands

Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands

A small piece of life in Antarctica and the International Space Station will be taken to the Cook Islands next week as part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2024 Science Expo.

Building on the rise

Building on the rise

A large crane towers over the Dunedin city centre as construction of the new Mataukareao building continues in Great King St.

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

Garments by 16 fashion and design students at Otago Polytechnic were being captured on video this...

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.

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Council chief's language slammed

Cr Mandy Mayhem has spoken out against the words of Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy...

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Council chief's language slammed

Some councillors may not have dared speak up after revelations the DCC's chief executive was in the habit of insulting them, but Cr Mandy Mayhem was one who did.

Painting the town

What was once a dull, grey concrete wall in Stafford St is now a colourful montage of artistic graffiti, after more than 30 artists put their mark on it as part of the Ōtepoti Hip-Hop...

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

Dunedin shoppers wearing masks in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

After angry mobs took to the streets overseas to protest perceived dangers of wearing masks during the Covid pandemic, University of Otago researchers decided to put their theories to the test.

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Car dealer Andrew Simms. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Damage from a council chief executive flinging insults could be "far-reaching" for Dunedin, undermining its elected representatives, a prominent businessman says.

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Demolition remains a possibility

The 104-year-old Edmund Anscombe-designed house, at 284 Stuart St, is still able to be demolished...

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Demolition remains a possibility

A historically significant Dunedin home is still on track to be taken down despite being shortlisted for inclusion in a heritage protection schedule.

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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use

Diving Ōtākou head coach Connie Deighton. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use

A Dunedin diving club says it is failing to make a splash because of a dubious decision to allow aqua joggers in their landing zone.

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.

‘Unreal’ to see work in journal

Dunedin artist Ana Teofilo displays the New Zealand School Journal she features in while Halfway...

‘Unreal’ to see work in journal

A Dunedin artist’s celebration of Pasifika art is hitting the page across the country.

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Sea lion’s wounds investigated

A large sea lion takes a break from the hustle and bustle of St Clair Beach by lying under a...

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Sea lion’s wounds investigated

Officials are awaiting post-mortem results of a female sea lion euthanised after it was found critically injured in a remote Catlins estuary last week.

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Dismayed by change to loop bus service

Bush Rd residents (from left) Colleen Byars, Bill Millar, Bob Jones and Pamela Harley are upset...

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Dismayed by change to loop bus service

A Mosgiel resident is "fuming" at changes to a bus service that loops around the town.

Plan puts cat among the pigeons

Doug Fraser stands by the mural in George St that will be replaced with a new design next year....

Plan puts cat among the pigeons

A plan to paint over a 35-year-old mural in North Dunedin has led to a public outcry and a petition to save it.

Fog cannon goes off in mall

Fog cannon goes off in mall

Firefighters respond to an activated fog cannon inside the Golden Centre mall yesterday.

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Fourth storey for historic St Clair building

Resource consent has been granted for a proposed fourth storey to Majestic Mansions in Bedford St...

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Fourth storey for historic St Clair building

A more than a century old Dunedin heritage hotel is set to receive a modern facelift.

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‘I had fallen into bad habits’

Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has repeatedly described councillors as "f.....

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‘I had fallen into bad habits’

Insulting language such as "f... tards" was repeatedly used by Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham to describe councillors, sources say.

Options ‘fall far short’: clinician

Dr Sheila Barnett speaks during the Save Our Southern Hospital rally in the Dunedin Town Hall...

Options ‘fall far short’: clinician

Clinicians have provided feedback on the two options the government called for when it announced a $1.88 billion cap on Dunedin’s new hospital — and both "fall far short".

Sun shines on 100th birthday celebrations

Doris Inglis holds gifts and flowers that were given to her by friends and family for her 100th...

Sun shines on 100th birthday celebrations

It snowed on the day Doris Inglis was born — 100 years later there was hardly a cloud in the sky.

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