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Dunedin ultra-marathon runner Glenn Sutton is greeted by supporters as he arrives at Emerson’s Brewery to complete the last leg of his 600km run between Milford Sound and Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Conquering a 600km ultramarathon was not the only milestone Glenn Sutton reached last week.

Katrina Robertson. PHOTO PETER MCINTOSH A Dunedin principal says potential cuts to "invaluable" Ministry of Education funded roles will lead to children falling further behind in the curriculum.

The owners of a new Central Dunedin Indian clothing and jewellery shop are proud to be bringing their culture to the heart of the city.

Photo: ODT files Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including international flights in Dunedin, the tenets of Labour, the abuse of language, and a letter full of adjectives.

The Taieri Tuataras have hit their straps for the first time in 2024, pounding Kings United 6-0 to retain the Challenge Shield.

The St Clair Saints made light work of Island Park to maintain their buffer on the rest of the competition in the metropolitan senior A pennant series, with a comprehensive 4.5-1.5 victory on Saturday.

Mitchell Hughan. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON The Mid City Magic’s win itself was not so much the story.

Catherine Atkinson in action during the Routeburn Classic on Saturday. PHOTOS: ROUTEBURN CLASSIC / MICHAEL BECKMANN Nearly 400 hardy trail runners took on the 19th Routeburn Classic on Saturday.

Clutha beat Crescent 36-29 in a Southern Region clash on Saturday that will be hard-pressed to be beaten as game of the season.

Upper Clutha are now the only unbeaten team in the Central Otago premier club competition after a convincing 28-14 away win over Wakatipu in a stirring top-of-the-table clash on Saturday.

Star provided the highlight in the fourth round of the Southland premier club competition on Saturday when they beat Woodlands 79-28.

Excelsior second five Clem Gasca races away from Valley lock Blake Welsh during the Citizens Shield game at Centennial Park on Saturday. PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY Oh how the mighty fall.

A round up of premier grade club rugby games played in Dunedin over the weekend.

The Dunedin City Royals’ trend of leaking early goals has hurt them again.

Competing for the ball are (from left) Madi Silcock (Roslyn), Kiera Bourgeois (Northern) and Sophie Wylie (Roslyn) at the Caledonian on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Roslyn-Wakari went to the top of the South Island women’s qualifying league with an 8-0 win over Northern on Saturday.

Oli Chignell wins the men’s 10km title at the Christchurch Marathon on Sunday. PHOTO: CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON Oli Chignell has added another trophy to his bulging cabinet.

Crusaders winger Sevu Reece shows his disappointment after his side’s loss to the Western Force in Perth on Saturday night .PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Highlanders fans should really just have one focus for the rest of this Super Rugby Pacific season.

Timoci Tavatavanawai of the Highlanders in action during the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia on April 19, 2024. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES What were your expectations of the Highlanders this year?

A nine-month-old baby has been released from hospital more than a week after being wounded in a stabbing massacre at a Sydney shopping centre.

Members of the public attend a community candlelight vigil for the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy at Dolphin Court at Bondi Beach on April 21, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Getty Images A nine-month-old baby has been released from hospital more than a week after being wounded in a stabbing massacre at a Sydney shopping centre.