Matthew Littlewood

Alternatives to National’s Waikato medical school, uni says

The University of Otago medical school. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Alternatives to National’s Waikato medical school, uni says

The University of Otago is calling for a rethink on the incoming government’s proposal for a new medical school at Waikato University.

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Foreign buyers show interest in resort properties

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

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Foreign buyers show interest in resort properties

Foreign buyers have already expressed an interest in high-value Queenstown property, as the new government looks to make changes to ownership rules.

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Water reform still an issue, says mayor

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Water reform still an issue, says mayor

An Otago mayor says the upcoming costs of the Water Services Reform could lead to "catastrophic rate increases" and the change in government does not mean the issue is going away any time soon.

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No sitting MP does not worry mayor

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No sitting MP does not worry mayor

Dunedin will not have an MP in government for the first time in nearly 24 years, but the mayor is confident the city will still get a fair hearing.

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Trains to be used again during cruise ship season

Port Otago sustainability and cruise manager Carolyn Bennett gives an update on the upcoming...

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Trains to be used again during cruise ship season

Dunedin is gearing up for a busy cruise ship season where trains will once again transport many cruise visitors.

Health board breached standards

Health board breached standards

The former Southern District Health Board has been found to have breached standards after a man with terminal colon cancer had to wait 12 weeks for a colonoscopy.

Standards breached in terminal cancer case

Standards breached in terminal cancer case

The former Southern District Health Board has been found to have breached standards after a man with terminal colon cancer had to wait 12 weeks for a colonoscopy.

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Sharing the journey from lab to stage

Rachael Wiltshire talks about her journey from science to dance at Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga’s...

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Sharing the journey from lab to stage

She went from studying in the lab to traipsing the floorboards, and she has never looked back.

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Carroll St site cleared for housing

An artist’s impression of the 40-house Kāinga Ora development to be consented for Carroll St,...

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Carroll St site cleared for housing

A site has been cleared for a major Kāinga Ora homes and communities development in central Dunedin.

Uni not the only option: principal

Roxburgh Area School principal Paul McDowall. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Uni not the only option: principal

A new study claims pupils at rural schools have fewer chances of achieving university entrance than their counterparts at urban schools, but a rural school principal says it does not tell the whole...

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Derelict boat sinks, next steps unclear

A derelict steel boat has sunk at the wharf in Carey’s Bay. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Derelict boat sinks, next steps unclear

A boat which had been left in a derelict state in Otago Harbour has sunk in unknown circumstances.

German online in pilot university collaboration

German online in pilot university collaboration

German will be offered to University of Otago students online next year as the university pilots a collaborative teaching model with Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

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120 Otago professors write letter of concern

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

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120 Otago professors write letter of concern

The majority of University of Otago professors - understood to be more than 120 - have written to the institution’s leadership concerned about how restructuring is being handled.

Claim Nats not interested in southern city

The National leader of the opposition Christopher Luxon (right) and Michael Woodhouse at the old...

Claim Nats not interested in southern city

Christopher Luxon has visited various southern Labour strongholds, including Christchurch, during the campaign - so why has he snubbed Dunedin?

Snub proof Nats not interested in city: Brooking

National leader Christopher Luxon has visited much of the South Island throughout the campaign, but a party spokeswoman confirmed he would not be visiting Dunedin.

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Dog that attacked spaniel believed to be XL bully

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Dog that attacked spaniel believed to be XL bully

The Dunedin City Council believes a dog which mauled a cavalier King Charles spaniel to death was a breed recently banned in the United Kingdom.

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Dog fatally mauled in unprovoked attack

Cavalier King Charles spaniel "Rufus" was mauled to death on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Dog fatally mauled in unprovoked attack

A Dunedin woman is distraught after witnessing her dog being mauled to death on Saturday.

Faeces most likely cause of outbreak, HNZ says

"However, crypto is still very much present in the community, with a high risk of re-infection...

Faeces most likely cause of outbreak, HNZ says

Human faecal matter in the water supply is believed to have caused Queenstown’s Cryptosporidium (crypto) outbreak.

Extra flights after Queenstown bomb scare

Passengers leave Air New Zealand flight NZ614, one of the flights disrupted at Queenstown Airport...

Queenstown airport scare: ‘Threat’ was ski boot heater

Airlines are putting on extra flights to clear the passenger backlog after Queenstown Airport was thrown into chaos, as hundreds of holidaymakers’ plans were derailed by a suspected bomb threat.

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Slice of prime Queenstown land up for sale

The Queenstown Lakes District Council wants to sell a 9.5ha commonage development block on...

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Slice of prime Queenstown land up for sale

One of the last remaining areas of undeveloped land in central Queenstown is set to go back to the market.

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