Driver 'could have been killed' by falling tree
Driver 'could have been killed' by falling tree
A driver "could have been killed' by a large tree that crashed to the ground in Dunedin's Town belt this afternoon, firefighters say.
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Dean of dentistry welcomes proposed 50% cap increase
Dean of dentistry welcomes proposed 50% cap increase
The dean of the University of Otago School of Dentistry believes it could meet the Labour Party’s dentistry student targets.
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Groups dismayed liquor store say denied
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Groups dismayed liquor store say denied
Two student-led advocacy groups are disappointed to have been denied a chance to have their say about a busy liquor store in George St.
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‘Great talent’ at schools hip-hop champs
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‘Great talent’ at schools hip-hop champs
They stretched, they slammed and they jumped as hours of practice were put to the test.
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TEC decision to recoup funds ‘appalling’
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TEC decision to recoup funds ‘appalling’
The Tertiary Education Commission’s attempts to claw back millions of dollars from the financially struggling University of Otago have been called a "perverse money-go-round".
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Students’ nature film selected for festival
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Students’ nature film selected for festival
Being selected to have their film shown at a prestigious nature documentary festival was a bittersweet moment for a pair of University of Otago students.
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Physiotherapy department closure under scrutiny
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Physiotherapy department closure under scrutiny
Calls are being made for greater scrutiny over the University of Otago’s decision to close the Christchurch-based physiotherapy department.
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Uni won't say if it intends to sell $1.8b in assets
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Uni won't say if it intends to sell $1.8b in assets
The University of Otago holds nearly $1.8 billion in building assets but it refuses to say what it is considering selling.
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Team learns a lot at world handball championships
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Team learns a lot at world handball championships
John Barham can throw a handball at 85kmh — and he is just getting started.
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Construction of 18 Dunedin Kāinga Ora homes under way
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Construction of 18 Dunedin Kāinga Ora homes under way
Work on 18 Kāinga Ora homes is now under way in Mornington as the government housing provider attempts to meet heavy demand in Dunedin.
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Uni still consulting on search for leader
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Uni still consulting on search for leader
The University of Otago is yet to formally begin its search for a new leader, more than two months after the resignation of Prof David Murdoch as vice-chancellor.
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University award winner among redundancies
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University award winner among redundancies
An academic who won one of the University of Otago’s top teaching awards has been shown the exit door amid widespread staff cuts.
Shining a light on cycleway
Shining a light on cycleway
Some big numbers are involved in today’s opening of the State Highway 88 shared pathway.
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Free school lunch programme reaches milestone
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Free school lunch programme reaches milestone
Dunedin school leaders are calling for the free school lunches programme to be continued as the Government celebrates a significant milestone in the programme.
Fifth time lucky for newlyweds
'Long journey' to get hitched: Fifth time lucky for newlyweds
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try and try again.
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University to shut down Christchurch physio clinic
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University to shut down Christchurch physio clinic
The University of Otago has decided to shut down its Christchurch-based physiotherapy clinic, citing financial concerns.
Fifth time’s a charm for newlyweds
Fifth time’s a charm for newlyweds
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try and try again.
Pupils using their swedes
Pupils using their swedes
Two rural schools and the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust have received a major funding boost thanks to some enterprising farmers and growers.
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Otago Boys’, researcher want vaping restricted
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Otago Boys’, researcher want vaping restricted
Dunedin school leaders and public health experts are welcoming a proposal to crack down on the number of vaping stores.
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Foreign push may affect net-zero goal
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Foreign push may affect net-zero goal
The University of Otago acknowledges its bid to attract more international students will have an impact on how it achieves its target for net-zero emissions by 2030.