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Taking children shopping a positive: study

Professor Rob Aitken and Associate Professor Leah Watkins. Photo: supplied

Taking children shopping a positive: study

Few things are more embarrassing for a parent than watching one of their little darlings throwing a full-on tantrum in the middle of the confectionery aisle at a busy supermarket.

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Anticipation builds for iD Fashion Week

Dunedin model Brianna Pipiriki practises her walk at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday ahead...

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Anticipation builds for iD Fashion Week

The countdown to the return of New Zealand’s premier fashion shows has started, and models could be seen strutting down the railway runway yesterday for some last-minute preparation.

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$18.4m to maintain G. Is landfill

The landfill is due to close before the end of the decade. Photo: ODT files

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$18.4m to maintain G. Is landfill

More than $18 million has been set aside to keep the Green Island landfill running smoothly before and after the city’s next tip starts to accept waste, the council says.

Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence

A Climate Liberation Aotearoa activist protests the presence of cruise ship Celebrity Edge in...

Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence

Climate protesters have opposed the presence of a 4000-people cruise ship in Otago Harbour with a slow and silent march.

Injuries spur call for more needle exchange funding

An increasing number of drug users getting life-threatening injuries from needles in the South Island has prompted University of Otago researchers to call for more funding to support needle exchanges.

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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours

Dancing dressed in traditional clothes yesterday is Bhavya Prasad. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours

Vibrant colours, water guns and Bollywood music made for a fun celebration of one of the biggest Indian festivals in Dunedin.

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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin

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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.

Historic engine on the move

Keeping historic engineering alive is Otago Vintage Machinery Club president Tony Newton (front)...

Historic engine on the move

An historic engine that traversed the frozen snow of Antarctica is on the move once more.

‘Tongue-in-cheek’ campaign back

Enterprise Dunedin's marketing campaign encouraging a move south on a billboard at the Embassy...

‘Tongue-in-cheek’ campaign back

Dunedin's "tongue in cheek" appeal to overworked, big-city professionals will make a return following its early success.

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.

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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.

Residents’ reactions to South D plans mixed

Residents’ reactions to South Dunedin plans mixed

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

Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park

Logan Park High School staff and students form the number 50 for the school’s anniversary. Photo:...

Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park

An eye-catching image was created to celebrate a significant anniversary.

Driver fined after close call with walking school bus

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

Driver fined after close call with walking school bus

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

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.

$5.5 million Lotto win in Dunedin

The winning ticket was sold at New World Gardens/

$5.5 million Lotto win in Dunedin

A trip to a Dunedin supermarket was very lucky for one Lotto player who has snared a $5.5 million win.

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.

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.

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.

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