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Prof elected anatomy federation president
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Prof elected anatomy federation president
Officially, former University of Otago acting vice-chancellor Helen Nicholson is supposed to be retired.
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Long-term studies granted seven years’ funding
Long-term studies granted seven years’ funding
The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study and the Christchurch Health and Development Study are being more closely aligned under a new infrastructure platform.
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Dental technician wants sugary treats grounded
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Dental technician wants sugary treats grounded
Most people who have been to the dentist know the drill — if you eat too many sweets, you are likely to get cavities.
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Cabin steeped in not so illustrious history
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Cabin steeped in not so illustrious history
If the walls could talk, Quinn Berentson’s new sleepout/writer’s room would have plenty of stories to tell. In a former life, the building was a passenger cabin on the SS Flora, a boat Mark Twain once described as "the foulest I was ever in".
Cyclist found dead off Portobello Rd
Cyclist found dead off Portobello Rd
A Dunedin cyclist was found dead yesterday after falling 3m off the Portobello Rd cycleway into Otago Harbour.
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Bid to get boat users to establish safety steps
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Bid to get boat users to establish safety steps
Nearly 500 people were injured in water-related accidents involving recreational boats in the southern regions last year, costing more than $1.1 million to help them recover.
Plan to cut courses ‘sad news’
Plan to cut courses ‘sad news’
Proposed cuts to Otago Polytechnic’s English language and foundation studies courses have left Dunedin Syrian Society members shocked and fearing for the future of refugees in the city.
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Labour Weekend looks wet but hope not lost
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Labour Weekend looks wet but hope not lost
Early indicators show the long Labour Weekend holiday will be a washout for most of Otago and Southland this year.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision
A motorcyclist was taken to Dunedin Hospital after colliding with a barrier on State Highway 1, in Milton, this evening.
Motorcyclist injured after colliding with barrier
Motorcyclist injured after colliding with barrier
A motorcyclist was taken to Dunedin Hospital after colliding with a barrier on State Highway 1, in Milton, this evening.
Dunedin cyclist dies after falling into harbour
Dunedin cyclist dies after falling into harbour
A Dunedin cyclist was killed today after falling three metres off the Portobello Rd cycleway into Otago Harbour.
Cyclist dies after falling into harbour at Portobello
Cyclist dies after falling into harbour at Portobello
A Dunedin cyclist was killed today after falling three metres off the Portobello Rd cycleway into Otago Harbour.
Study fights stigma surrounding common ailment
Study fights stigma surrounding common ailment
Some people wish their enemies dead — but the more spiteful among us would just say, "I hope they get a gout flare up".
Concerns raised over pandemic readiness
Concerns raised over pandemic readiness
Two leading voices in New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic have raised concerns about global and local readiness to deal with a future pandemic, and say we risk falling into "a cycle of panic and neglect".
Jag aficionado added dash of glamour to racing scene
Jag aficionado added dash of glamour to racing scene
Sybil Lupp learned to drive by age 11 and went on to become a prominent Dunedin mechanic, motor-racing driver, garage proprietor and motor vehicle dealer.
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Innovator fired up about product
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Innovator fired up about product
Youngsters are generally discouraged from playing with fire.
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All go for world-first radio link centenary
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All go for world-first radio link centenary
Johnny Bell reckons the area around his remote back-country woolshed is starting to look a bit like a secret spy base.
Eye of beholder: photos people’s choice winners
Eye of beholder: photos people’s choice winners
You can look at a photograph for a week and never think of it again.
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Grand design for Central winery
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Polytech architecture student’s design wins top national award
An evocative project "that flips the premise of an exclusive wine-growing culture on its head" by testing an idea of community engagement has won a prestigious national design award.
Otis’ big day out ends safely
Otis’ big day out ends safely
If you give Otis an inch, he will probably take a mile — maybe more.