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Duck-shooters get their eye in at practice day
A group of duck-shooters dusted off their guns and got in some practice at the range yesterday before the season begins this weekend.
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Retained school speed limits supported
Retained school speed limits supported
Lower speed limits around most Dunedin schools should remain, despite direction from central government to reverse recent changes, Dunedin City Council staff say.
Spate of vehicle thefts
Spate of vehicle thefts
Police recover a stolen car from the Blackhead carpark yesterday morning, where it was found crashed into a barrier with the engine running.
Wedding party reunites after 70 years
Wedding party reunites after 70 years
They received letters from King Charles and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon marking their 70th wedding anniversary.
Pair draw the short straw
Pair draw the short straw
Port Chalmers District Lions members Dave Marshall and Pete Dick wait for customers as they sell the last of 800 bales of pea straw as part of a fundraiser.
Marking King’s Day in orange
Marking King’s Day in orange
A group of cyclists brought a touch of orange to Otago Harbour on Saturday to mark a Dutch festival.
One hurt in collision
One hurt in collision
A person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash near Mosgiel yesterday.
Bird judge to step down after 50 years
Bird judge to step down after 50 years
After more than 50 years’ judging her feathered friends, Colleen Wright says it is time for someone else to take over.
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
Poppy Hussey is well known for humming almost anywhere — from dawn to dusk, and most inappropriately, during class.
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Man claims he was dealing to help people
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Man claims he was dealing to help people
A Dunedin man who was caught with more than 5kg of cannabis and $113,000 cash says he was dealing drugs to help people.
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Landfill proposal splits council
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Landfill proposal splits council
Building the Smooth Hill landfill should be deferred until the Dunedin City Council gets to a more sustainable position on debt and rates, a councillor says.
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Last look at a new world as exhibit closes
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Last look at a new world as exhibit closes
Lego-lovers got their last look at the mini inhabitants of a futuristic, post-human world in Dunedin at the weekend.
Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day
Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day
RSA Choir Anzac RevueSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, April 25 The Dunedin RSA Choir’s concert in St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday made a special ending to Dunedin’s Anzac Day, including their...
‘Unique’ time in Rome
‘Unique’ time in Rome
Taieri College rugby players on tour in Rome have been given a far bigger dose of culture than they ever expected.
Person seriously hurt in crash near Mosgiel
Person seriously hurt in crash near Mosgiel
A person has been seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near Mosgiel.
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
At 102, Elsie Herriott has lived a long life, but she still vividly remembers the moment she found out the Allies had won World War 2.
Shopping trips made easy, fun
Shopping trips made easy, fun
A weekly bus ride to go shopping is a chance to chat, swap recipes and enjoy the sights of the city for clients of the Plus Bus shopping service.
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
"Old-school" repetitive learning and one-on-one support are the secrets to two Otago schools’ rapid improvement in NCEA attainment.
Thousands pay respects
Thousands pay respects
Thousands of people braved the morning chill at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens, Dunedin, to pay their respects to those who have served NZ.
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Fun hub proposed for test against France
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Fun hub proposed for test against France
The All Blacks’ test against France in July could feature a bumper beer tent in the Octagon, the city council hopes.