Gas leak closes off part of the Dunedin CBD
Gas leak closes off part of the Dunedin CBD
Residents and businesses in George St may have to wait for up to two days for their gas to be turned back on, after a digger cut through a pipe yesterday.
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Raising houses on to stilts a possibility for South Dunedin
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Raising houses on to stilts a possibility for South Dunedin
Building houses on stilts may be a cost-effective way to fight flood risks in low-lying places such as South Dunedin, as sea levels continue to rise.
Central Dunedin block reopens after gas leak
Central Dunedin block reopens after gas leak
A central Dunedin block has reopened following a gas leak caused by a digger cutting through a pipe earlier today.
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Winter slips into spring with fine weather
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Winter slips into spring with fine weather
As if almost on cue, temperatures are rising as the southern regions slip seamlessly from winter into spring.
Checkpoint lands three drink-drivers: police
Checkpoint lands three drink-drivers: police
Police managed to net three drivers at an alcohol checkpoint in Musselburgh Rise last night.
Driver hits motorway barrier after falling asleep
Driver hits motorway barrier after falling asleep
A driver managed to come to a safe stop after falling asleep and hitting a wire barrier on Dunedin's Southern Motorway last night.
Teens shoplifted $1000 of beauty products: police
Teens shoplifted $1000 of beauty products: police
Two teenage girls have been referred to Youth Aid after shoplifting about $1000 worth of products from a Dunedin store, police say.
Three arrested at Carisbrook Hotel
Three arrested at Carisbrook Hotel
Three men have been arrested at Carisbrook Hotel following two separate incidents last night.
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New fund to help remove student barriers ‘good’
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New fund to help remove student barriers ‘good’
The Otago University Students’ Association says the government’s new tertiary fund to help remove barriers to student success is "good", but it will only help solve one piece of "a much bigger...
Greater access to ketamine good: researchers
Greater access to ketamine good: researchers
Greater access to ketamine to manage treatment-resistant depression is beneficial, but University of Otago researchers are not supporting a "large-scale rapid increase" in its use.
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Pain relief trial a brainwave
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Pain relief trial a brainwave
They say the mind is a powerful force — it can enslave us or it can empower us.
$1m prize claimed at last
$1m prize claimed at last
Why would you go on holiday to South Dunedin?
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‘Nothing will be frowned upon’ in flag competition
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‘Nothing will be frowned upon’ in flag competition
A sea lion with laser beams coming out of its eyes — as unlikely as it sounds, it could be a major contender in Dunedin’s St Clair flag competition.
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Gear breakdown forces lab closure at hospital
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Gear breakdown forces lab closure at hospital
Specialist equipment used for diagnosing and treating heart conditions has broken down at Dunedin Hospital, forcing the cardiac catheterisation lab to close temporarily.
Sting in tail of winter as snow forecast
Sting in tail of winter as snow forecast
Spring daffodils and blossom trees may be starting to sprout colour everywhere, but Mother Nature is sending a reminder that winter is not yet over.
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Survivor helps with daffodils for fundraiser
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Survivor helps with daffodils for fundraiser
At this time of year, Margie Mitchell counts herself lucky to be just like the daffodils — light, bright and upright.
Cancer survivor prepares for Daffodil Day
Cancer survivor prepares for Daffodil Day
At this time of year, Margie Mitchell counts herself lucky to be just like the daffodils — light, bright and upright.
Museum to display Mt Everest ascent items
Museum to display Mt Everest ascent items
Have you ever wondered what Sir Edmund Hillary used to "knock the bastard off"?
Niwa’s $5m projects target climate crisis
Niwa’s $5m projects target climate crisis
Responding to, and preparing for, extreme weather events have become some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges as the impacts of climate change become more prevalent.
Otago academic gets new role
Otago academic gets new role
Prof Louise Parr-Brownlie is champing at the bit to get started in her new role as a departmental science adviser at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).