Southerner trips returning for 4 days
Southerner trips returning for 4 days
A passenger rail experience between Dunedin and Christchurch will be revived next year for four days, and perhaps more down the line.
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
Dunedin's predicted drop of nearly 30% in cruise ship numbers could have a significant impact on the city’s tourism economy, Port Otago’s boss says.
Company apologises over leaked email
Company apologises over leaked email
A destination management company that works with cruise lines has apologised over the leaking of an internal email that criticised the company that books train tickets for the Taieri Gorge train trip.
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is ‘‘misleading’’ the public about the city council’s focus on essential work, a councillor says.
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Presbyterian Support Otago's Steph Finnie (left) and Jollene Warrington help Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich unload donations from Cliff the Ambulance.
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
Going without medication, insurance and doctor’s visits are a few ways Otago seniors are attempting to manage rising living costs.
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Firefighters swarmed the Octagon this afternoon, after reports of a fire on the top floor of a central Dunedin building.
More theft charges
More theft charges
An alleged Mosgiel porch pirate will have her second day in court this month, as she faces charges of stealing bank cards and mail.
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting during Dublin riots
A Dunedin shooting victim and former Green Party candidate has been arrested in Ireland after allegedly looting a shoe store during mass riots in Dublin last year.
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving.
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Junior School Prizegiving
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Junior School Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Kaikorai Valley College 2024 junior prizegiving. Year 9: Nader Aldouss, 1st Place in pe: "moving, moving, moving" and "sports academy",...
Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Otago Boys' High School 2024 junior prizegiving.
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
Dunedin's first ram-raid in years involved an allegedly stolen car ploughing its way through a centre city mall in its busiest time of the year.
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
Kaikorai Valley College 2024 Senior Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Kaikorai Valley College 2024 senior prizegivingYear 11 Awards: Lucas Bain, diligence in English, mathematics, physical education,...
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
A Dunedin city councillor has slammed colleagues who supported a 6-4 vote to commercially lease the top floor of the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex as ‘‘short-sighted’’.
Two Otago Lotto players win second division
Two Otago Lotto players win second division
Sixteen Lotto players, including two from Otago, won $13,860 each in Wednesday night's draw.
Merry mice may make mischief
Merry mice may make mischief
A Dunedin nurse says he is waiting for a call from Wētā Workshop after creating a ‘‘wee bit of magic’’ at Wakari Hospital.
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Murderer granted parole — again
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Murderer granted parole — again
A Dunedin man who stabbed his partner to death has been released from prison — but the reasons will remain under wraps.
Cuts to library, community hub space 'a betrayal'
Cuts to library, community hub space 'a betrayal'
South Dunedin community leaders say they feel betrayed that the size of the long-promised $22 million South Dunedin library and community hub space is being slashed by about half.
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‘Things we love and cherish ... at risk’
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‘Things we love and cherish ... at risk’
Museums, libraries, pools and playgrounds are among spending priorities at risk if the government’s back-to-basics direction for councils takes hold, a Dunedin city councillor says.