Frontman vows to play on after stroke
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.
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Population review recommended
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Population review recommended
The population in inland Otago is growing so fast another representation review could take place in just a couple of years, Otago regional councillors have been advised.
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.
Explosive experience
Explosive experience
Otago Polytechnic Trades Academy student Poppy Forest, of Dunedin, holds her bath bomb and an exemplar made during a workshop at Lush.
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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out
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Smashed it: monster trucks mania
Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.
Book bus and fan turning 75
Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75
Dunedin's book bus and one of its loyal patrons are both turning 75 this year.
Composer wins highest honour
Composer wins highest honour
A composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony.
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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail
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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail
A member of a "mob" which robbed a vulnerable man of his pokie jackpot has been released from prison after winning his appeal.
Rapid River restricted
Rapid River restricted
Moana Pool’s Rapid River has come to a halt as work continues to upgrade the facility.
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
Intruders allegedly hit with stick
Intruders allegedly hit with stick
A Dunedin man allegedly swung a wooden stick at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair entering his garage.
'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'
'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'
A Dunedin croquet club is looking for new members to take on the sport that can become a life-long interest for some.
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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions
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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions
After strangling his partner, a Dunedin man attended more than 70 Stopping Violence sessions, but it did not save him from being locked up.
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.
David Parker resigns from Parliament
David Parker resigns from Parliament
Roxburgh-born and Dunedin-raised Labour MP David Parker has resigned from Parliament.
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.
Graveyard groundskeeper
Graveyard groundskeeper
Heritage Roses Otago volunteer Robyne Selbie, of Dunedin, moves a bag full of weeds and foliage as her daughter’s dog Ellie keeps her company at the Northern Cemetery in Dunedin yesterday morning.
Wintry blast for parts of South
Wintry blast for parts of South
Parts of the South shivered today as heavy rain and wind hit coastal Otago, while snow fell inland at Cardrona.
Exhibition dazzles with dance
Exhibition dazzles with dance
If you failed to get your fashion fix from the recent iD Dunedin Fashion show or the Dunedin Arts Festival, Tūhura Otago Museum has a bit more.
Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response
Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response
A Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says the removal of two more public artworks by child sex offender John Middleditch feels like a weight off her shoulders.