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This morning @odtnews journalists did like journalists at Brightons across the world will today, and took a dip in the sea to mark @wsj reporter Evan Gershkovich’s 1 year anniversary of being imprisoned in Russia simply for doing his job reporting.
#IStandWithEvan #swimforevan

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With the buy-out today of the Gisborne Herald it leaves Julius Vogel's 1861 @odtnews as not only the longest daily publication but the last independently owned morning daily in New Zealand thanks to Smith & Smith. Optima Durant! Quality Endures! #TheOddity

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Dunedin highschool teacher who stabbed her partner to death in the bath, had tried to kill him before https://t.co/rFVBZNiOuD

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Grant Robertson is the new vice-chancellor of Otago University. https://t.co/JREpz9Ux25

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An in-depth study of groundwater has boosted confidence South Dunedin can manage the impact of sea-level rise for decades. However, challenges will mount as water beneath the low-lying land is forced to the surface. https://t.co/8oGmw43cXM

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A tiny "bread-to-bottle" gin distillery in Dunedin has been selected as New Zealand’s only representative culinary travel tip by National Geographic. https://t.co/lhEiRdlkHW

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Former raceway Forbury Park has been sold to the Dunedin City Council for $13.2million and there are strong signs it will be used to boost the city’s climate resilience https://t.co/tHjUavjLKt

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Dunedin ratepayers are being warned of a big rates rise coming, with one councillor saying the public should get ready. “None of us are going to like it…” https://t.co/ziOgUF8kaS

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Self-confessed ‘‘mid-range’’ speed puzzler — taking 52min 34sec for a 500-piece and 2hr 34min 31sec for a 1000-piece — Donnalouise Gragg is looking forward to competing in her sport - jigsaw racing - at next week’s Masters Games https://t.co/XlJ7p8oxza

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Dunedin's Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre is warning of significant cuts to its service unless it is given a swift funding boost https://t.co/9hUMDozfcQ

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Country comes to, erm, country: A brawl involving 40 people at a Lawrence pub after the local rodeo needed police from six different stations around the district to calm things down. https://t.co/fKLqGhsMIQ

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The under construction Dunedin K-mart, understood to be one of their new generation flagship stores, is going to be “quite the bee’s knees”. https://t.co/S7NWoHacrf

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Disappointment after scammers targeted Blair Vining charity rugby match at the weekend https://t.co/jbod9TFH0g

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The plan to hand more decision-making power to the regions has been welcomed by a former Southern District Health Board member, who warns the current approach cannot continue. https://t.co/bt7Sguv36W

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The shelf life at the Dunedin South Woolworths is something else 👀
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A Central Otago woman woke up gasping for air when the region’s second major power cut in less than a week rendered her vital medical equipment useless. https://t.co/ILnQHUYYBu

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Rats in a supermarket 😳#odtsubscriber https://t.co/xiX3KN7Mlt

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A pair of roving YouTubers got their chance for a "once in a lifetime" catch of a 2m shark in Oamaru.
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Only half of southern GP practices are enrolling new patients, as demand for enrolments continues to outstrips supply. #odtsubscriber https://t.co/EJs8xykIzN

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A Dunedin businessman who wants to give back to the city is developing 60 affordable homes for first-time buyers and selling them below market value.
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