Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed
A delay in releasing information about fast-track projects has prompted a complaint to the Ombudsman.
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Claus catastrophe kept at bay
Claus catastrophe kept at bay
Ice cream, hot sun and Santa Claus — it has all the makings of a great family day out, right?
Hipkins makes hospital pledge
Hipkins makes hospital pledge
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has promised his party will build the new Dunedin hospital to its pre-election campaign specifications if elected in 2026.
Taking over George St
Taking over George St
The Entire Alphabet band members Paul McLennan-Kissel (on drums) and Chris Miller (guitar) entertain passers-by in George St on Saturday afternoon.
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Getting to the bottom of the perfect manu
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Getting to the bottom of the perfect manu
What does it take to pop the perfect manu?
Lotto 2434
Lotto 2434
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Christmas spirit
Christmas spirit
The real McCoy?
Palliative care podcast’s win a ‘complete surprise’
Palliative care podcast’s win a ‘complete surprise’
A Dunedin carer’s attempts to bring conversations about palliative care to a wider audience has been acknowledged at the New Zealand podcasting awards.
Floral performance delights crowd
Floral performance delights crowd
Dunedin entertainer Tahu Mackenzie welcomes families to the flower-themed Christmas in the Garden event at the Dunedin Botanic Garden on Saturday evening.
Anniversary of first fishing season marked
Anniversary of first fishing season marked
It seems fish were elusive in Dunedin’s Water of Leith on the 150th anniversary of the first trout being caught under licence in New Zealand.
Whimsical exploration of mental distress
Whimsical exploration of mental distress
The stage at Allen Hall on Friday evening was sparsely set for an amusing and insightful take on the range of mental distresses which plague us all to various degrees.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Photos from the Dunedin Santa Parade.
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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old
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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old
The Octagon air was ringing with the skirl of bagpipes during St Andrew’s Day festivities on Saturday as the 50th anniversary of the Dunedin and Edinburgh sister city relationship was celebrated.
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for many areas of the country, with some places topping 30 degrees this coming week.
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI.
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to complete the new Dunedin hospital if his party is elected in 2026.
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer after almost two years of repairs.
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 is the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform.
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Funding is now available for cancer drugs, ADHD medication and a tablet for chronic heart failure.