Cruise ship passengers a market boon
Cruise ship passengers a market boon
Cruise ship season has turned a stone-carving hobby into a crucial part of a Dunedin crafter’s livelihood.
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No such thing as a lazy Sunday
No such thing as a lazy Sunday
Runners take part in the Leith Harbour Free 5km and 10km time trial run or walk yesterday morning.
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Beginner boat builders ‘jumping into the deep end’
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Beginner boat builders ‘jumping into the deep end’
They have done almost no sailing and have zero boat-building experience, but they have a dream.
Dunedin's big winner yet to claim millions
Dunedin's big winner yet to claim millions
Dunedin's newest millionaire is yet to claim their prize.
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Lease move dismays after hopes raised
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Lease move dismays after hopes raised
City councillors knew the South Dunedin Community Network hoped to be part of the city’s new library but "were told no promises were made", one says.
It ain’t half not very hot mum
It ain’t half not very hot mum
Slip, slop and slapping are Isabelle Northey, 2, who applied sun block to Chloe Beckinsale’s, 7, back at Brighton Beach, south of Dunedin, on Saturday.
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Holiday hobby brings festive spirit to neighbourhood
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Holiday hobby brings festive spirit to neighbourhood
A Christmas treat for a Ravensbourne man’s children has turned into a yearly display of light and colour for an entire neighbourhood.
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Hollywood production to impact traffic, bus services
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Hollywood production to impact traffic, bus services
Oamaru and Dunedin face road closures in the new year as Hollywood comes to town.
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
A motorcyclist had to have his bike towed after crashing into a ditch near Dunedin Airport.
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Renting library space ‘huge barrier’
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Renting library space ‘huge barrier’
Councillors campaigning against cuts to the city’s new hospital should look in the mirror after scaling back the South Dunedin library space, a former mayor says.
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City’s oldest radio station to stay on air
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City’s oldest radio station to stay on air
New Zealand’s oldest radio station narrowly avoided shutting down after finding itself without a home.
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
A lucky Powerball player from Dunedin will be ending 2024 as a multi-millionaire after winning $4.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Family fun on the Taieri
Family fun on the Taieri
Families got out and about and took advantage of the clear weather yesterday around the Taieri.
Siblings face off at speedway
Siblings face off at speedway
A new sibling rivalry revved up yesterday as Leilah and Bailey Jeffcoate raced each other at Dunedin’s speedway.
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Summer heat forecast to return in region
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Summer heat forecast to return in region
Holidaymakers can look forward to brighter weather over the next few days.
Road closed as vehicle fire contained
Road closed as vehicle fire contained
A fire investigator was last night trying to ascertain the cause of a fire which engulfed a car in Upper Junction.
Crews called out to car fire
Crews called out to car fire
Firefighters have been working to get a vehicle on fire under control in Upper Junction, Dunedin, this afternoon.
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Animal paintings Christmas 'tradition'
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Animal paintings Christmas 'tradition'
While Dunedin does not have its own zoo, 100 animals painted on walls around the city may be "the next best thing".
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Poor weather did not discourage enthusiastic shoppers on the hunt for a Boxing Day bargain in Dunedin.
Release treat for passengers
Release treat for passengers
Taking seabirds under her wing is simply business-as-usual for one Dunedin tour boat operator.