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Wednesday 16th October, 2019
A huge digger bucket at the Macraes Goldfield near Middlemarch, has been painted pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
The unusual paint job is part of a project hoping to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Tuesday 15th October, 2019
Crowds filled a Dunedin school hall over the weekend to admire examples of rocks and minerals from all over the world.
The National Gem and Mineral Show at Kaikorai Valley College bustled with people keen to take in everything from pounamu to rhodenite.
Tuesday 15th October, 2019
Wet weather didn't deter several hundred Dunedinites from marching in the central city, to make a statement about suicide on Saturday.
The annual Hopewalk is coordinated by the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust, aiming to boost awareness of suicide issues.
Monday 14th October, 2019
The streets and students flats around North Dunedin are looking a lot tidier after a mass cleanup on Sunday.
An estimated two and a half thousand students and other volunteers took part in the memorial cleanup in memory of second year University of Otago student Sophia Crestani, who died at a Dunedin house party earlier this month.
Monday 14th October, 2019
Dunedin's four new elected Dunedin city councillors say they are looking forward to addressing their areas of interest.
Council staff were out in force in the Octagon on Saturday morning until voting closed at noon, making sure as many people as possible cast their vote.
Monday 14th October, 2019
Umbrellas, plastic ponchos, and hoodies were the fashion of the day as revellers braved the rain for this year's Vogel Street Party.
There's a team debrief tomorrow, but the party's committee chairman is enjoying a break in the weather.
Monday 14th October, 2019
Dunedin's new mayor is the youngest ever to take office, replacing outgoing three-term mayor Dave Cull.
Thirty-five-year-old Aaron Hawkins got a chance to celebrate his success with family and supporters as the results for the local body elections came in on Saturday.
Friday 11th October, 2019
Law professor Paul Roth's 30-year career at the University of Otago came to a close this week.
Students and fellow faculty members lept into applause as Professor Roth gave his last lecture on Thursday.
Thursday 10th October, 2019
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A weekly quiet hour is set to begin at Countdown stores across the country later this month.
This quiet hour is designed to create a friendly environment for people with autism or Aspergers to shop without distractions of noise and lights.
Thursday 10th October, 2019
There were emotional scenes as departing Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull closed his final council this week.
As well as Cull, councillors Kate Wilson and Conrad Stedman also said their final goodbyes.
Those hoping to return to council after Saturday also paid tribute to their departing colleagues, including Mayor Cull's long time nemesis Lee Vandervis.