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Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy
Mitchell Kerr is back on home detention after his latest bout of offending.
A disgraced former horse trainer gambled more than $2 million before filing for bankruptcy and collecting almost $10,000 in Government-backed wage subsidies.
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Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy
Mitchell Kerr is back on home detention after his latest bout of offending.
A disgraced former horse trainer gambled more than $2 million before filing for bankruptcy and collecting almost $10,000 in Government-backed wage subsidies.
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Power outage hits hundreds in Alexandra
More than 1100 customers in the Alexandra area are without power this morning.
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Cold and wet start at Wānaka dawn service
David Leslie at the Wānaka dawn service. Photo: Marjorie Cook
Wānaka's 7am dawn service was an uncomfortable one, with hundreds of people huddled under umbrellas on the lakefront in the dark and pouring rain.
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'All we’re being asked to do today is to remember'
A bugler at the Oamaru dawn service is lit by the full moon this morning. Photo: Wyatt Ryder
The Oamaru War Memorial was basked in pink sunlight and accompanied by a full moon as the Reveille was played.
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WWI 'always part of our family histories' - Dame Cindy Kiro
Dame Cindy Kiro at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington. Photo: RNZ
Dawn services are being held around the country this morning, as New Zealanders gather to remember those who gave their lives in combat.
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ODT quiz: April 25
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Dunedin Anzac Day dawn service
Live stream of Dunedin's Anzac Day dawn service from Queens Garden.
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Upgrade outdoor living spaces
Allanton nursery Trees of the World is holding a sale on trees from this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
"Save the World, plant trees" is the message from the team at Trees of the World nursery, who are having a sale on their 9000 trees from this weekend.
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Jazz and gardening combined in artist
Award-winning musician Jake Baxendale will lead a South Island ensemble in a night of "Gardening Music" for Dunedin Jazz Club this Saturday night, at Hanover Hall. Photo: supplied
Dunedin Jazz Club launches its Autumn Season of shows this weekend with a unique musical evening featuring award-winning saxophonist and composer Jake Baxendale (Wellington) and an all-star South Island band.
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Seasonal changes in wildlife begin
A local sea lion pup in moult — changing from the brown baby coat to a sleek silver look. Photo: Katy Moanamika
Winter is coming, and wildlife is on the move.
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Harrier and Athletics races made for a thrill
Ted Brown’s grandson Mark Howie (left) presents the Ted Brown Memorial Trophy to 2024 winner Simon Walker. PHOTO: PHIL COAKES
It was a good day on Saturday for the Caversham Harrier & Athletic Club’s Ted Brown Memorial 1500m and associated races at Kaikorai Valley College.
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Celebrating a community harvest
Community Fruit Harvest Otepoti will celebrate a very successful picking season by hosting a Dunedin Harvest Festival this weekend.
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Stormwater community day a success
Ecotago scientist Andrew Innes sets up a microscope to show youngsters the tiny creatures living in the water of Tomahawk Lagoon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The inaugural stormwater community day at Tomahawk Lagoon attracted more than 100 people, keen to learn about water and environmental science.
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Exhibition at University Central Library
PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
Welcoming people to a curious combination of cut and paste poetry, cross stitch and made-up magazines behind a fake picket fence is poet Liz Breslin.
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Audience enthralled by stirring performance
"BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS AND STRAUSS"
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
Dunedin Town Hall
Saturday, April 20
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra responded beautifully to the steady hand of distinguished visiting conductor Matthias Bamert with a stirring performance of works by three great German composers on Saturday night.
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Dance fellow planning a 24-person collaboration
University of Otago 2024 Caroline Plummer Fellow in community dance Marcela Giesche is hoping to bring together 24 people to participate in a collaborative performance. Photo: Simon Henderson
A series of events next week will celebrate International Dance Day, Monday, April 29.
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President re-elected
At its annual meeting this month, Louise Ardley was re-elected as president of the Otago Lily Society.
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Bridging the generation gap, one show at a time
On OAR FM programme Back In My Day are Yuna Barbenel (left) and Jade Griffin, with guest Neil Macandrew. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The generation gap closed a smidge over the past fortnight.
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