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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results

East Otago High School principal Helen Newcombe highlights her school’s improvement in NCEA level...

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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

The crowd during the 2025 Anzac Day dawn service at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens yesterday....

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

The Octagon is a possible site for an entertainment hub for the All Blacks' test in July. PHOTO:...

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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.

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

Researchers have uncovered a link between eye health and dementia by using retinal measurements....

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.

Firm supporting family after worker’s death

Emergency services at the scene at Scott Technology. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Firm supporting family after worker’s death

Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd is prioritising support and protection for the family of an employee killed in a "tragic" accident at the facility this week.

Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour

Party central? The roof of the Allied Press building in Lower Stuart St. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour

A pair of intrepid explorers took an unsanctioned tour through the Allied Press building, ending their sightseeing with a view of the city from the building’s roof.

Marvel-lous outing for Landers fans

Highlanders first five Cooper Grant plays ring toss with an incredibly small hulk Lucas Randal, 4...

Marvel-lous outing for youthful Landers fans

An incredibly small hulk provided a last-minute challenge for the Highlanders before their clash against the Crusaders tonight.

Man in hospital with serious injuries after being beaten

A man is in Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after being severely beaten, allegedly by a 25-year-old Oamaru man.

Council cans rainbow crossings

An indicative rainbow crossing design for the intersection of Bath St and George St in Dunedin...

Council cans central city rainbow crossings

Rainbow crossings will not be part of a revised design for Bath St, in central Dunedin, as the city council looks to keep an upgrade within budget.

Running in recognition of fallen

Running in recognition of fallen

About 30 people start their 10km Anzac Day run to the Soldiers Monument Lookout in Highcliff Rd from Ocean Grove Sportsground at 10am yesterday.

What a buzz

What a buzz

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon (No 5 Squadron) buzzes over the Dunedin RSA (square grey building, centre left) following their Anzac Day service yesterday.

Gull central

Red-billed gulls gather on rocks below the Taiaroa Head lighthouse.

We will remember

The 25-pounder field gun is fired in salute at Queens Gardens yesterday.

We will remember

Thousands of people in Dunedin attended remembrance services yesterday, at dawn at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens, and at 9.30am at the soldiers section at Andersons Bay Cemetery.

Good afternoon, driver

A police drink-drive checkpoint operates in King Edward St yesterday.

Peace pledge

Peace pledge

Peace activists clean the Peace Pole at the Otago Museum Reserve, in Dunedin, on Anzac Day, before observing five minutes of silence in memory of the dead from all wars and conflicts...