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    Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.

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    Refreshing zero carbon targets to be discussed

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    Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

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    Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted

    Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.

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    Producing official merch for major music artists

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    Producing official merch for major music artists

    A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.

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    Trio invaded home, beat, kicked teen

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    Trio invaded home, beat, kicked teen

    A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

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    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.

    Part of walk may close for work

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    Part of walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.

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    Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

    Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    New research from the University of Otago is urging women to ignore exercise advice online, and...

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.

    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

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    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

    Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.

    Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

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    Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

    A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.

    Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

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    Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

    Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.

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    Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows

    Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.

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    Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

    Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.

    Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign

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    Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign

    A One Nation senator's historical support for conspiracy theories has prompted calls for him to resign from the resurgent party.

    Consistency 'key' in relations with China

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    21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

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    21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

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