A barrier to progress
Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
It may not be their best sport and they may have lost an awful lot of balls but the Cancer Society’s coffers scored thanks to two young Otago sportsmen.
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.
Time for painting
Time for painting
Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Stafford St in central Dunedin was closed this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash.
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.
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‘Extra-special’ antarctic award recognises conservation efforts
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‘Extra-special’ antarctic award recognises conservation efforts
Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.
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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.
More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. Nicholas Birch was a swindler, a crook, a habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who...
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.
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Person rescued after 10m fall
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Person rescued after 10m fall
A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.
Tavern all but gone from site
Tavern all but gone from site
Only the facade remains of Caversham’s gutted Mitchells Tavern.
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
What would you do if you came across a large, leggy worm that spits sticky glue to snare its prey?
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
When Dave Wilson's son gave him a cactus about 21 years ago, he was initially a bit miffed.
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Dermatological services in South criticised
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Dermatological services in South criticised
Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
Cromford, it's a village in the middle of England, ironically about as far away from the sea as one can get.
Treasured rings back with fire victim
Treasured rings back with fire victim
When Dunedin man Gary West’s home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
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Man stomped partner, attacked her mother
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Man stomped partner, attacked her mother
A Dunedin man who attacked his partner and her mother then trashed their home has no explanation for his actions.