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Tree felled before hearing on protected status
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Tree felled before hearing on protected status
A Mosgiel man took a chainsaw to a landmark tree just hours before he was set to argue it should not be protected.
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Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.
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Developer abandons project over 'absurd' rules
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Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates
Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.
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University activist group reactivated
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University activist group reactivated
A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.
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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue
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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue
The Dunedin City Council’s "overly risk-averse" approach to lead paint in soils added $200,000 to the cost of a six-unit new build in the city, a group representing developers says.
OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition
OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition
A policy to boycott products associated with Israel has gone back to the drawing board at the Otago University Students’ Association executive.
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Students came in their hundreds to snag a bargain at the annual Whanau Refuge fashion sale on Saturday.
Crews fight 'tricky' St Bathans blaze
Crews fight 'tricky' St Bathans blaze
Central Otago fire crews spent the Saturday afternoon dealing with a "rather tricky" vegetation fire that spread in St Bathans.
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Caution advised over degree
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Caution advised over degree
The University of Otago is joining the drive for a controversial associate psychology degree, but the actual professional future of the role remains in limbo.
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Make-over coming for hospital ventilation system
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Make-over coming for hospital ventilation system
The troubled Dunedin Hospital will soon receive a major make-over to its outdated ventilation systems.
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Pathology lab options reopen
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Pathology lab options reopen
After years of uncertainty, pathology services could find a home in the new Dunedin hospital, the Otago Daily Times understands.
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
The regional council is dialling back its regular testing of the Shotover wastewater treatment plant despite E. coli levels spiking recently.
Still as good as gold after 50th donation
Still as good as gold after 50th donation
Terry Taylor enjoys the act of giving, but yesterday was a special occasion.
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‘Urgent need’ for more staff cuts, polytech told
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‘Urgent need’ for more staff cuts, polytech told
Otago Polytechnic’s bruising round of redundancies has not gone far enough and further staff cuts are "urgently" needed, cabinet papers say.
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Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated
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Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated
Vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has apologised for blindsiding staff with drastic cuts to University of Otago scholarships.
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OUSA rescind Israel boycott
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OUSA rescind Israel boycott
The Otago University Students’ Association has backed down on a previous decision to boycott products and companies with ties to Israel.
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Academic questions uni job cuts
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Academic questions uni job cuts
A University of Otago academic is worried about the dumbing down of the lecture experience due to a restructure which could result in the loss of 15 support staff.
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
‘Friendly’ folk the lure for new citizen
It has been a whirlwind few months for Elisa Maierl, who capped off a wedding in her former home country of Germany by flying back to New Zealand to become a citizen.
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
A city GP is casting doubt on whether the government’s ambition for a 24/7 after-hours service will be successful in Dunedin.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.