Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence
Climate protesters oppose ship’s presence
Climate protesters have opposed the presence of a 4000-people cruise ship in Otago Harbour with a slow and silent march.
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Injuries spur call for more needle exchange funding
Injuries spur call for more needle exchange funding
An increasing number of drug users getting life-threatening injuries from needles in the South Island has prompted University of Otago researchers to call for more funding to support needle exchanges.
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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours
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‘No boundaries’ at Holi, India’s festival of colours
Vibrant colours, water guns and Bollywood music made for a fun celebration of one of the biggest Indian festivals in Dunedin.
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
The case for change in South Dunedin has been made and the ground has been prepared for thrashing out the best long-term response to increased risk from flooding, several councillors agree.
Historic engine on the move
Historic engine on the move
An historic engine that traversed the frozen snow of Antarctica is on the move once more.
‘Tongue-in-cheek’ campaign back
‘Tongue-in-cheek’ campaign back
Dunedin's "tongue in cheek" appeal to overworked, big-city professionals will make a return following its early success.
Artist explores shared experience of emotions
Artist explores shared experience of emotions
No matter the mood, a Dunedin Samoan artist hopes her latest exhibition will remind viewers they are not alone.
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Dunedin man tried to prostitute teenaged boy
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Dunedin man tried to prostitute teenaged boy
A Dunedin man tried to prostitute a teenaged boy in his school uniform and sexually assaulted two 4-year-olds, a court has heard.
Residents’ reactions to South D plans mixed
Residents’ reactions to South Dunedin plans mixed
South Dunedin residents are still making their minds up about ambitious plans to defend their suburb from the impact of climate change.
Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park
Big 50th marked with a big 50 at Logan Park
An eye-catching image was created to celebrate a significant anniversary.
Driver fined after close call with walking school bus
Driver fined after close call with walking school bus
A Dunedin driver who failed to give way to New Zealand’s oldest walking school bus has been fined $150.
One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket
One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket
A person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital after a crash between two vehicles in Mosgiel.
$5.5 million Lotto win in Dunedin
$5.5 million Lotto win in Dunedin
A trip to a Dunedin supermarket was very lucky for one Lotto player who has snared a $5.5 million win.
Long-term climate-change action welcomed
Long-term climate-change action welcomed
A South Dunedin woman preparing to rebuild her flood-damaged home is pleased to see authorities take a step towards long-term action on climate change.
Uni welcomes rise in student numbers
Uni welcomes rise in student numbers
Student numbers at the University of Otago are tracking upwards for the first time in nearly five years, but a leading economist says it is not out of the woods yet.
Mural roars to life
Trail’s mural extension reflection of city’s heritage
A South Dunedin mural that paid homage to the Asian community that helped build it has been extended to reflect the suburb’s Scottish and Māori heritage.
‘Overwhelmed’ by trip for graduation
‘Overwhelmed’ by trip for graduation
Natalie Morgan’s family were so proud of her graduation from Otago Polytechnic they came all the way from Wales to celebrate it.
Sword wielder warned
Sword wielder warned
A man’s trip to a South Dunedin store with his samurai sword was foiled before he even got through the doors, police say.
Red moon rising
Red moon rising
A sky watcher happened to share the moment the moon turned red with a fur seal at Aramoana.
Bus hub stabbing trial jurors sent home
Bus hub stabbing trial jurors sent home
After more than two days deliberating, a jury in the bus-hub murder trial remains deadlocked.