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Mark John

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European Economics Editor at Reuters

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  • 4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. CanterburyNationalA South Island mother of three who tested her limits against the ‘‘fittest people on the planet’’ says she was spurred on by the tragic murder of her brother. Lia Bezett, 49, came second in the pro 45 to 49-year-old women’s category at the Hyrox world championships in Chicago recently, placing her within the top 1% of athletes.

  • 4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA Dunedin mother of three who tested her limits against the ‘‘fittest people on the planet’’ says she was spurred on by the tragic murder of her brother. Lia Bezett, 49, came second in the pro 45- to 49-year-old women’s category at the Hyrox world championships in Chicago recently, placing her within the top 1% of athletes.

  • 1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Life & StyleHome & GardenDunedin's "father of gardening" is hanging up his gloves after almost 50 years. Nichol’s Garden Centre Dunedin senior shop assistant Davie Dijker, 65, is retiring after working as a shop assistant in gardening shops for 48 years. Mr Dijker said it felt "a bit weird" to be retiring.

  • 1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinThey are loud and proud and know how to attract a crowd. The Taranaki Swiss Club Alphorn Group stopped at the Octagon yesterday during their whistle-stop tour of the South Island. Their performance drew a crowd as the the sound of their blow horn echoed through central Dunedin at lunchtime. Alphorn Group member Alan Beck, of Taranaki, said the horns were the world’s first cellphones.

  • 1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John

    Wednesday, 18 June 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoFive schools from across East Otago yesterday gathered for a day full of food and activities in the spirit of Matariki. East Otago High School had guests from Hampden, Palmerston, Waikouaiti and Karitane schools on campus.

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