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Tears as beloved kids' art workshop closes
After more than 20 years of introducing children to the fine arts, a Dunedin couple is closing shop.
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Seesaw to be repaired a second time
Seesaw to be repaired a second time
A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in George St has again been removed because of damage.
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
Fiery ending to Brighton neighbours' row
A Brighton man accused of threatening his neighbours was found by police making a bonfire of his possessions on the front lawn.
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
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Chewbacca suit six month labour of love
He rode shotgun with Han Solo, put C-3PO back together and strangled Lando when his betrayal became clear.
Workplace incident at Scott Technology
Emergency services at Scott Technology workplace incident
Emergency services are responding to a workplace incident at Scott Technology in Dunedin.
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
Exhibition honours port residents who served in WW1
A Dunedin woman’s five-year passion project has turned into an Anzac display at a maritime museum.
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
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Concern about ECE qualifications plan
Extreme concerns have been raised by Dunedin’s early childhood education sector following a recent government review which appears set to "dumb down" ECE teacher qualifications.
Brockville trailer death charge upgraded to manslaughter
Brockville trailer death charge upgraded to manslaughter
A Dunedin man has been charged with manslaughter after his partner died following a fall from a moving trailer.
Hundreds remember ‘beautiful’ presence
Hundreds remember ‘beautiful’ presence
As the bell tolled at Dunedin’s St Joseph’s Cathedral, people gathered to remember a humble man who helped to change the world — Pope Francis.
Sub-zero start for some in South
Sub-zero start for some in South
It's a chilly start for many in the South this morning, with sub-zero temperatures and frosts in some areas.
Fallen trees on gully track
Fallen trees on gully track
Theresa Moore (front) and Sarah Wright climb over a fallen douglas fir tree on a track in Bethunes Gully, Dunedin, yesterday.
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Concern swells over 'horrendous' flight costs
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Concern swells over 'horrendous' flight costs
Dire accounts of prohibitive airfares for flights to and from the South continue to flood in from Otago Daily Times readers.
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Trust floated to save Sammy’s
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Trust floated to save Sammy’s
A trust may need to be formed to lead mothballed Dunedin music venue Sammy’s back into the spotlight, a city councillor says.
Livestream: Dunedin Anzac Day Dawn Service
Livestream: Dunedin Anzac Day Dawn Service
Watch livestream coverage of the Dunedin Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
A driver "coasting" his car down a steep Dunedin street in the wrong lane was critically injured after hitting another car, police say.
Speed cameras south of city may remain
Speed cameras south of city may remain
A pair of temporary traffic cameras south of Dunedin could become permanent following a speed survey conducted over the coming weeks.
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
Furious fans say seating changes for the Hot Wheels Dunedin show have split up family groups and ruined their view.
Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument
Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument
A young woman driving a ute, allegedly rammed another car at speed after recognising one of its passengers.
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
A Dunedin protester is standing his ground at a West Coast mine despite Shane Jones describing his actions as unaware and selfish.
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Council locks professor out of site
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Council locks professor out of site
The world’s leading expert on Foulden Maar has once again been locked out of the prolific palaeontological site — but this time by the Dunedin City Council.