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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire

Dunedin resident Gary West not only lost his home and all his belongings, but also keepsakes and...

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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire

Wedding rings and the ashes of his late wife were among the "irreplaceable" items a Dunedin man lost when his home was destroyed by a fire in the weekend.

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Christchurch risk to future events: promoter

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Christchurch risk to future events: promoter

Dunedin is at risk of losing future events and festivals to Christchurch, a major promoter in the city says.

Magic moments: January 6

Went to mow a meadow ... Brynleigh Lobb, 10 months, rides a toy tractor at North Taieri on...

Magic moments: January 6

To enter email your pictures (in JPEG format at actual size) to magicmoments@odt. co. nz. Only 1 entry per person.

Sense of belonging focus of research

University of Otago PhD graduate Dr Hussain Raissi. Photo: supplied

Sense of belonging focus of research

There is a prevailing belief that being part of the Muslim community is fundamentally incompatible with being part of Western societies.

Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on

Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on

A wreath has been attached to the gates of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building construction site, in Cumberland St.

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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’

Port Chalmers retiree and nautical historian Garry Bain observes Norwegian Sun arriving into port...

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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’

While his family spent their holidays playing by the lakeside at Lake Wānaka, Garry Bain had other plans.

A pirate’s life but only if it’s nice out

Part-time pirate Brandon Grenfall, of Te Ngaru, stands proudly on his skiff Blueballs with his dog Missy.

Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin

Police take a man into custody in Helena St, South Dunedin, after he fled officers in an...

Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin

A driver who fled police in an allegedly stolen car was arrested after it was spiked in South Dunedin yesterday.

Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway

Emergency services personnel examine one of the vehicles involved in a two-car crash on the...

Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway

Four people were injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, near Mosgiel, yesterday.

Saving lives in all weathers

St Kilda surf lifesavers (from left) Amelia Loudon, 18, Jess Wilson, 20, and Lara Tyndall, 19,...

Saving lives in all weathers

It would be pretty easy to think Dunedin’s lousy weather of late has put the city’s surf lifesavers out of a job.

Phone threat forces passengers off plane

Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight to Dunedin had to disembark the aircraft and have their luggage searched yesterday after a threat was made by phone, police say.

Rain, rain, go away

Rain, rain, go away

Ducklings shelter under their mother as persistent rain and drizzle continue in Dunedin.

Man climbs roof to evade police

Armed police and a canine unit respond to an incident in Helena St, South Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Man climbs roof to evade police

A man who allegedly stole a car was arrested after clambering on to a roof in South Dunedin this morning, police say.

Smash-and-grab under investigation

A door and a front window at Cash Converters in King Edward St, South Dunedin, were smashed...

Smash-and-grab under investigation

Dunedin police are investigating another smash-and-grab incident at a city store.

Annual celebration an uphill battle

Hamish Pritchard, 11, of Sydney, takes a tumble on the cliff run during the Aramoana Sports Day...

Annual celebration an uphill battle

The flag of the Independent State of Aramoana flew high and proud above a community gathering for some good old-fashioned fun.

Drive-up restaurant

Seagulls squabble over the odd chip and piece of fish thrown from Chrissy Clark’s car window yesterday as she enjoyed dinner at the Esplanade at St Clair.

Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway

Four people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, causing delays.

Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern

An Air NZ flight to Dunedin has been cancelled and "anxious passengers" told to disembark from the plane in Auckland due to a "serious" security concern.

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