Post-row spirit still strong
Ukrainians will never give up fighting for their country despite comments from the President of the United States, a Dunedin-based Ukrainian says.
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
A "perfect Dunedin day" set the stage for local children to run, bike and swim their way around Mosgiel.
Purling across the plain
Purling across the plain
A group of keen knitters were busy spinning yarns and knitting away while on a five and a-half hour train ride on the Taieri Gorge train on Saturday.
‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
People poured into the Edgar Centre and the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale raised more than $100,000 at the weekend.
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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved
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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved
The budget to clean up toxic waste in South Dunedin has been halved and the project pushed back a decade, the Dunedin City Council has confirmed.
Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin
Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin
As summer ended, autumn said hello with a scorching Dunner stunner. However, the heat will not be sticking around.
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Intention to end motel housing announced
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Intention to end motel housing announced
The use of motels to house homeless people as a stepping stone to a more permanent home in Dunedin may end soon, despite the city’s homeless problem still being far from over.
Budget for outpatients building ‘under pressure’
Budget for outpatients building ‘under pressure’
The outpatient building of the new Dunedin Hospital is facing significant delays which risk blowing the budget, Treasury is warning.
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
Dunedin's mayor is surprised his approval rating has fallen into the negatives, saying there is a "whole bunch of positive things happening" in the city.
Paddock turned into bike track
Paddock turned into bike track
An old Mosgiel sheep paddock has been given a new lease of life and is now home to East Taieri School’s new bike track.
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
A stretch of water pipe that passes through a riverbed near Mosgiel is a "major risk concern" and requires regular inspections from the Dunedin City Council.
Call to justify increased lines charges
Call to justify increased lines charges
A call for lines companies to justify their increased charges has been launched, as they get ready to hit consumers with steep increases.
Race day shine
Race day shine
Wingatui racecourse volunteers (from left) Sandra Duell, Margot Prince and Joanne Hillis get the trophies ready ahead of the Property Brokers Otago Classics Day today.
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'That's what you deserve': Stabber's alleged words
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'That's what you deserve': Stabber's alleged words
A 13-year-old said "that’s what you deserve" after he fatally stabbed a schoolboy at Dunedin’s bus hub, a security guard who was there says.
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
A second woman who alleges sexual abuse by artist John Middleditch says she feels traumatised every time she sees his sculpture in Dunedin Hospital.
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
RSA Vocal Scholars' Concert, St Patricks Basilica, Thursday, February 27.
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
About 1500 Dunedin ratepayers have been caught up in an error from the city council affecting rates paid through direct debit.
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Finding a reader for every book
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Finding a reader for every book
A little bit of sickness was not going to stop Willow from joining her father on an epic quest at the annual Regent 24-Hour Book Sale.
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
Monty Wright: Angler, bird breeder, rugby official