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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
It may resemble a horse paddock at the moment, but land next to the Portobello Domain on the Otago Peninsula could end up going to the dogs.
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Drive-up restaurant
Drive-up restaurant
Seagulls squabble over the odd chip and piece of fish thrown from Chrissy Clark’s car window yesterday as she enjoyed dinner at the Esplanade at St Clair.
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Dunedin police are investigating another smash-and-grab incident at a city store.
Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair
Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair
A sea lion and her pup have taken up residence on the front lawn of a St Kilda property, several blocks from St Kilda Beach.
Magic moments, January 2nd
Magic moments, January 2nd
To enter email your picture to magicmoments@odt. co. nz.
Man climbs roof to evade police
Man climbs roof to evade police
A man who allegedly stole a car was arrested after clambering on to a roof in South Dunedin this morning, police say.
Annual celebration an uphill battle
Annual celebration an uphill battle
The flag of the Independent State of Aramoana flew high and proud above a community gathering for some good old-fashioned fun.
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Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests
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Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests
The Smith siblings in Tarras strive to be competitive in rodeo events, but not necessarily with each other.
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Entertainer brings Rainbow connection
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Entertainer brings Rainbow connection to NYE party
Security guards had their hands full at Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve party in the Octagon, when a horde of children mobbed one of the performers.
Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win
Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win
A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning more than $4.3 million in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
$8k bike theft bad break for shop owner
$8k bike theft bad break for shop owner
A phone call from police about 6.30am heralded a disheartening start to the new year for a Dunedin bicycle shop owner.
Rodeo ropes in new year
Rodeo ropes in new year
Waikouaiti welcomed 2025 with its rodeo event on New Year’s Day.
Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab
Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab
Police are investigating another smash and grab incident at a Dunedin store.
Dunedin gathers to welcome the new year
Dunedin gathers to welcome the new year
Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson captured some of Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Octagon on Tuesday night.
Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025
Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025
The clouds were low but spirits were high as thousands flocked to the Octagon to ring in the new year.
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Festival ‘a melting pot of music’
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Festival ‘a melting pot of music’
Strangely, wherever Stephen Stern goes with his banjo, bluegrass seems to sprout up organically.
Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve
Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve
Dunedin revellers young and old have flocked to the Octagon for the city's main New Year's Eve celebrations.
‘Astute’ US president remembered
‘Astute’ US president remembered
An Otago MP has remembered Jimmy Carter as an "astute" and passionate United States president and humanitarian.
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Bit leaky but family camping the tops
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Bit leaky but family camping the tops
Despite a leak in the awning, camping in Dunedin in a 1978 "Pop-Top" is nice "even with the wind and the rain", a Christchurch tourist says.
No swim warning for Hāwea hot spot, Dunedin creek
No swim warning for Hāwea hot spot, Dunedin creek
People are being warned not to swim in part of Lake Hāwea or at a creek near Dunedin's Brighton Beach due to high bacteria levels.