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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study

Seemingly perfect smiles on social media are eroding teens’ self-confidence, new research shows....

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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study

Idealised images of perfect teeth that are ‘‘algorithmically amplified’’ on social media may erode the self-confidence of teenagers, a new study shows.

Another bout of heavy rain to hit Dunedin

Flooding on Anzac Ave, Dunedin, on Monday morning. Photo: Peter Mcintosh

Another bout of heavy rain to hit Dunedin

As Dunedinites continue the clean-up from the deluge that hit the city, MetService is warning that more heavy rain is on the way.

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Chickens can cross the road — but can they swim?

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Chickens can cross the road — but can they swim?

Craig Shaw has always wondered if chickens can swim.

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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill

Dunedin resident John Van Buskirk is questioning how his power bill can be so high. PHOTO: PETER...

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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill

A Dunedin octogenarian living in a small house with gas-fuelled hot water and stove has been wondering why his electricity bill is $500 a month.

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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer

A former staff member of a notorious ward in a Dunedin mental health facility says shutting it down is the only logical option.

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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

A woman claims she was bitten by her neighbour’s dog, triggering a response by the council to...

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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the DCC was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and attack people.

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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

Enrich research leader and University of Otago psychology researcher Prof Elaine Reese. Photo:...

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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

A new educational programme aimed at building communication skills is turning toddlers into regular chatterboxes.

Video promoting city wins global accolade

Video promoting city wins global accolade

A video promoting Dunedin has won gold in the city promotion category at the US International Awards.

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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

Invercargill’s Southern Most Skaters roller derby team have a go at the Edgar Centre on Saturday....

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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.

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Stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.

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Confined and abused

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Confined and abused

Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.

New cancer therapy machine fully operational

The new state-of-the-art linear accelerator at Dunedin Hospital. Photo: Supplied

New cancer therapy machine fully operational

Southern cancer patients are now being treated by Dunedin's new radiation therapy machine.

Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

Severe rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the Otago region over the past 24 hours....

Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

One bank has confirmed it is offering support for Otago residents who have been impacted financially by the severe weather sweeping the province.

Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen

Naseby is once again in a fairytale state after being blanketed in a thick layer of snow overnight.

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

A cyclist passes through a section of the northbound cycle-lane that has had concrete barriers...

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

As the big cranes arrive and more people begin working at the new Dunedin hospital site, there are going to be changes to the roads around the site.

Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery

Dunedin's emergency operations centre has closed as efforts transition from emergency to recovery in response to the significant rain event of the past two days.