Oscar-winner brings star power to Dunedin gallery
Oscar-winner brings star power to Dunedin gallery
Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton has paid a flying visit to Dunedin supporting an exhibition by her artist partner.
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$150K in campaign funding unused
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$150K in campaign funding unused
Some money is left over from the campaign demanding a suitable hospital be built in Dunedin, but the city council has yet to be precise about how some was spent.
Passenger crashes car while driver breath-tested
Passenger crashes car while driver breath-tested
A drunk driver was getting breath-tested when his passenger crashed his car in Dunedin.
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Art show to give aid to new uni department
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Art show to give aid to new uni department
Organisers of an art exhibition in the city hope to raise funds to help a new University of Otago department become established.
Park the stage for ‘Comedy of Errors’
Park the stage for ‘Comedy of Errors’
Dunedin Summer Shakespeare actors perform William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at Chingford Park on Saturday evening in front of an appreciative crowd.
Speeding rider's motorbike impounded
Speeding rider's motorbike impounded
A motorcyclist clocked going 62km above the legal limit in Dunedin told police he wasn't aware how fast he had been going.
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Aged-care sector questions fee fairness
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Aged-care sector questions fee fairness
Developers of retirement villages and aged-care facilities in Dunedin could be charged a different set of fees relating to their impact on infrastructure after concerns were raised about the...
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Removal of ‘incompatible’ pōhutukawa recommended
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Removal of ‘incompatible’ pōhutukawa recommended
A protected but "incompatible" pōhutukawa tree should be removed to prevent further damage to a historic Dunedin house, a council planner has recommended.
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De-sex the ex for Valentine’s Day
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De-sex the ex for Valentine’s Day
Are you feeling a bit hissy and vengeful after being dumped by your ex in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day?
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Trail project to push on despite cuts
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Trail project to push on despite cuts
Despite having the bulk of its funding removed from the city council’s draft budget, a Dunedin cycling trail project is pedalling forward, its new chairman says.
Inaugural market a success
Inaugural market a success
The success of the inaugural George Street Market bodes well for its future, its organisers say.
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Age no obstacle for winning father, son duo
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Age no obstacle for winning father, son duo
If you thought learning how to drive with your father was hard, try sailing across Otago Harbour.
Taking a bow
Taking a bow
Lu Gorton, 4, of Dunedin, gets some pointers from Saturday Morning Music Classes violin teacher Tori Williamson, while hundreds of other children and adults enrol for this year’s classes.
New Year traditions illuminated
New Year traditions illuminated
As Chinese New Year celebrations came to a close in Dunedin yesterday, lanterns continued to shine light across the city last night.
Shaping up
Shaping up
The new South Dunedin library continues to take shape at 148 King Edward St.
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
Rates increases above 10% for three years and about $1b of capital expenditure on pipes and pumps over the next nine years look set to be presented by the DCC as part of an effort to find balance.
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
Shambolic. Farcical. Rushed. Not all commentary about a pivotal Dunedin City Council meeting was negative, but several councillors agree it left quite a bit to be desired. Grant Miller reports.
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
A man accused of stealing critical gear from a rescue chopper has been warned for wasting a judge’s time while making sovereign-citizen arguments.
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
The driver responsible for a runaway truck which killed a Dunedin 20-year-old will retain his heavy-transport licence after an appeal.
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
If you thought acrobats dislocating limbs was a painless piece of cake, Richard Arhinful can confirm it’s not and it’s excruciating.