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Funding boosts Parkinson’s research

Otago physiotherapy researchers Dr Paulo Henrique Silva Pelicioni and Katrina Bryant have...

Funding boosts Parkinson’s research

Actor Michael J Fox’s foundation has strengthened its connection to the University of Otago by providing more than $500,000 for research into Māori and Pacific people with Parkinson’s disease.

Lockdown bugbears studied

Having to wear face masks in public has been found to be the least inconvenient and unpleasant feature of New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdown requirements.

Ramblers step up for Cancer Society

Members of the Dunedin Ramblers walking group make their way down Portsmouth Dr as part of a...

Ramblers step up for Cancer Society

They may have been small steps, but the Dunedin Ramblers’ walk along the Otago Peninsula definitely made a difference for people affected by cancer.

Thunder, heavy rain possible for parts of South Island

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of the South Island today.

Thunder, heavy rain possible for parts of South

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in Southland and inland Otago today.

SUV crossed centre line: police

Initial investigations into a serious crash near Henley on Sunday have found the driver of an SUV had crossed the centre line when he crashed into an oncoming truck-and-trailer unit.

Big sister’s ‘big day’ remembered

Rosalie Young admires a photo of herself (right) as a 3-year-old flower girl at her late sister...

Big sister’s ‘big day’ remembered

Storing pristine white wedding dresses in unsuitable places for more than half a century can leave them looking a bit like a Jackson Pollock painting.

Books galore filling the store

Volunteers work to prepare tens of thousands of quality books for sale in the Regent Red Setting...

Books galore filling the store

Books are piling so high in storage for the Regent Book Sale organisers reckon it is starting to look like the New York skyline.

Boys caught smashing windows in abandoned house

A 14-year-old and two 12-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid after Dunedin Police were called to an abandoned house in Abbotsford, where they were found inside, breaking windows.

Air bags likely saved driver's life, police say

Emergency services work to extricate the driver of a late model Volkswagen SUV involved in a...

Air bags likely saved driver's life, police say

Initial investigations into a serious crash on SH1 yesterday have found the driver of an SUV crossed the centre line then crashed into an oncoming truck.

Air bags likely saved driver's life, police say

Initial investigations into a serious crash on State Highway 1, near Henley, yesterday have found the driver of an SUV had crossed the centre line when it crashed into an oncoming truck and trailer...

Motorist caught speeding hours after crash in same area

The State Highway 1 speed limit at Waihola was reduced from 70kmh to 50kmh last year. PHOTO: ODT...

Motorist caught speeding hours after crash in same area

A speeding driver has caught the ire of Dunedin Police after being caught travelling 142kmh on the Taieri, just hours after a serious accident nearby.

Man critically injured in collision

A man is in a stable condition at Dunedin Hospital after the SUV he was driving and a truck and trailer unit collided near Henley yesterday.

Nature festival focusing on sea

Wild Dunedin committee members and organisers of the New Zealand Festival of Nature (from left)...

Nature festival focusing on sea

When organisers say the New Zealand Festival of Nature is "a happening thing", it has a double meaning.

Crash driver due in court after breath alcohol reading

A 37-year-old man is to appear in court after his car crashed on State Highway 1, near Waikouaiti, yesterday morning.

Gatecrasher accused of violence, abuse

Dunedin police are searching for an 18-year-old man who gatecrashed a party, where he allegedly damaged property and racially abused and assaulted partygoers.