'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".
Pope's body to lie in state before funeral
Pope's body to lie in state before funeral
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals have decided, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony.
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Hoppy days are here again
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Hoppy days are here again
A hop, skip and a jump to a mate’s farm gave a Dunedin brewer the rare chance to make beer using "the freshest hops you can get your hands on".
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
A return to a district health board-type system is not yet on the cards, despite a government move to transfer some planning towards regions.
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Council locks professor out of site
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Council locks professor out of site
The world’s leading expert on Foulden Maar has once again been locked out of the prolific palaeontological site — but this time by the Dunedin City Council.
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Regular crashes are an unwelcome feature of life in Glen Rd, a Dunedin father who fears for his child’s safety says.
Speed cameras south of city may remain
Speed cameras south of city may remain
A pair of temporary traffic cameras south of Dunedin could become permanent following a speed survey conducted over the coming weeks.
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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South
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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South
Horror stories are emerging as Air New Zealand customers in the South say they are cut off from the rest of the country by exorbitant prices.
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
Furious fans say seating changes for the Hot Wheels Dunedin show have split up family groups and ruined their view.
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Call for council to have ‘fresh DNA’
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Call for council to have ‘fresh DNA’
An overthrow of Dunedin City Council incumbents could be coming if the masses are inspired to rise up, a 24-year-old political aspirant says.
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Innovation needed to fashion pods
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Innovation needed to fashion pods
A massive, high-tech "Lego set", inspired by the Maniototo landscape, has been created by a Dunedin company to display some of the country’s top fashion.
Colourful commemoration
Colourful commemoration
A person takes part in the Lagos Fanti Carnival to celebrate Afro-Brazilian colours and rhythm and to remember the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans.
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Advocacy, service and then some
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Advocacy, service and then some
If it wasn’t for Jo Millar, where would we be?
Clear skies, settled weather for Anzac Day
Clear skies, settled weather for Anzac Day
Clear skies and settled weather are in store for Anzac Day in Otago, MetService says.
Vatican crowd was in shock — photographer
Vatican crowd was in shock — photographer
A Dunedin-born photographer has described an "eerie" atmosphere in the Vatican City, just hours after the death of Pope Francis.
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
Protesters acting to hinder mine operation
A Dunedin protester is standing his ground at a West Coast mine despite Shane Jones describing his actions as unaware and selfish.
Named crosses for remembrance field
Named crosses for remembrance field
Brothers (from left) Jack, 9, and Rory, 6, McKee and their cousin Tom McKee, 9, of Waikaia, hold crosses they will add to Toitū Otago Settlers Museum’s field of...
Study in gold
Study in gold
University of Otago student Olivia Erai, 19, walks among the autumn leaves in Union St, Dunedin, yesterday.
Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event
Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event
An artwork has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge.
Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence
Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence
Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.