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    At least 17 dead in suspected ISIS attack on military school

    At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after suspected Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers.

    Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says

    Ebola fears grow in eastern Congo as Bunia hospital receives suspected cases. Photo: Reuters

    Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says

    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern.

    Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed

    Alex Bennett. Photo: Supplied

    Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed

    Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.

    Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

    Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

    Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

    Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.

    National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association

    Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association

    A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders' sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says.

    Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure

    Jan Logie. Photo: Getty Images

    Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure

    One of the country's few specialist sexual violence prevention organisations says it will be forced to close in August, unless the government steps in.

    Low phonics pass rates in first year

    Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

    Low phonics pass rates in first year

    Less than half of five-year-olds passed new phonics tests after their first full year of schooling last year.

    ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city

    The moon blots out the sun, during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Carbondale in the US state...

    ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse drawcard for city

    For the first time, Dunedin will actively advertise its dark side to tourism companies.

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    University of Otago Capping Sextet singers (from left) Josh Kerr, Ewen Clarke-Wallace, Teddy...

    Sextet keeps it clean for graduation

    The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Graduands parade before ceremonies

    University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club members Scott Easton (left) and fundraising ride host Bruce...

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    Dapper crew raise funds for causes

    When a motorcycle roars past in Dunedin, one expects to see heavily tattooed riders with black leather jackets and a patch or two.

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    A large crowd attends Dunedin Cat Rescue’s cat adoption day at the Civic Hall in Green Island...

    40 cats ‘homed’ at adoption day

    Feline fans had a day to remember at the Civic Hall in Green Island yesterday.

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Green Island Tornados player Jax Head, 8, and Maori Hill Blue Thunder player Charles Smith, 7,...

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    Smiles for ‘pretty impressive milestone’

    Playing on a football ground as hard as concrete and ‘‘cold as’’, many parents had to tell their budding young football stars it was ‘‘character building’’.

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    The 10 fibreglass hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) stand proudly at  Tūhura Otago Museum before being...

    Painted penguins net a pretty penny

    They have spent time all over Otago, but yesterday was the moment for these penguins to find new homes — for a price.

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    The Caverham Harrier and Athletics Club summer walking group gather at the Chain Hills Tunnel...

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    Tunnels trail support sought

    It is not cash but co-operation that is needed to unlock a ‘‘once-in-a-generation’’ opportunity for a tunnels trail, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Miner, industry body donate to ecosanctuary

    There may be gold in those fields — but some of the money from it is going towards protecting a ‘‘multi-generational’’ ecosanctuary.

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

    Jo Galer

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    New councillor straight into the thick of things

    Jo Galer is to be welcomed to the Dunedin City Council table today.

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Ong posts speculation about employment settlement

    A Dunedin councillor set to face the judgement of his colleagues today over confidentiality breaches may have compounded the situation, again.

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

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    Seal road, fed-up residents tell DCC

    Residents living in a bumpy, pothole-ridden gravel road at Dunedin’s Saddle Hill have had enough.

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      First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

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      Anger over hospital traffic changes

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    • Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery curator Bruce Mahalski shows off a handful of hand-drawn...

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      Collection of a rock star

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      A nose for perfume business

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