Football fan moves to Dunedin for FIFA Women's World Cup
Football fan moves to Dunedin for FIFA Women's World Cup
Without football in her life, Natalie Smith reckons she would be a dribbling mess.
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Youth mental health focus of visit
Youth mental health focus of visit
As growing numbers of young people are becoming depressed, anxious and having suicidal thoughts, the University of Otago has secured a rare visit from one of the world’s leading student mental health specialists.
Hodgkins painting up for auction
Hodgkins painting up for auction
Collectors from around the world will be rubbing their hands together later this month when rare and important artworks by esteemed artists Frances Hodgkins, William Hodges and Charles Frederick Goldie go up for auction.
Chilly wet blast expected in South
Chilly wet blast expected in South
Southerners are being urged to restock their wood piles and keep the fires stoked as a frigid blast of snow down to 400m heads across much of the region mid-week.
Warning wet and wild days ahead
Warning wet and wild days ahead
Snow warnings for Sunday have been lifted but things are still set to get wet and wild in the South next week.
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Trial a ‘world-first’ for diabetic research
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Trial a ‘world-first’ for diabetic research
A "world-first opportunity" to use artificial pancreas technology has started for a group of young New Zealanders with type 1 diabetes who are struggling to control their blood glucose levels.
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Illegally parked van creates fear on street
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Illegally parked van creates fear on street
An "aggressive" man living in an illegally parked campervan is causing fear among residents in a quiet Dunedin neighbourhood.
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Rock Tenors singer filling dad’s shoes
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Rock Tenors singer filling dad’s shoes
Working hard all day leaves little energy to play at night, making original Rock Tenors singer Greg MacLeod a null boy when it comes to going on tour with a rock band.
Mortality rates found to be higher in rural areas
Mortality rates found to be higher in rural areas
Existing health data has been contradicted by a new University of Otago study which shows people living in rural areas of New Zealand die at higher rates than those living in the main urban centres.
Matariki celebration of remembrance
Matariki celebration of remembrance
Like Matariki rising in the night sky, the faces of those who have died over the past year will shine on the walls of Otago Museum tomorrow morning.
Whale study settles kriller debate
Whale study settles kriller debate
For decades, scientists have been locked in a kriller debate about the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale.
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Developing El Nino weather phenomenon could bring dry spells: Niwa
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Developing El Nino weather phenomenon could bring dry spells: Niwa
If you live in coastal Otago, the next three months are likely to be warmer and drier than average.
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‘Unique opportunity’ to hear research results coming
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‘Unique opportunity’ to hear research results coming
A "unique opportunity" to hear research results from the Government’s National Science Challenges programmes is coming to Dunedin.
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Rongoa up 636% since 2020 in Southland
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Rongoa up 636% since 2020 in Southland
The number of Southlanders seeking rongoā (traditional Māori healing) for their injuries, has increased by 636% over the past three years.
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Grub's up - huhu hummus anyone?
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Grub's up - huhu hummus anyone?
Huhu grubs in hummus — it’s a joke, right?
Heart research scholarships announced
Heart research scholarships announced
Three University of Otago students have won AH Couch Trust Heart Foundation scholarships to help them continue important new research that may lead to novel therapies for heart attacks, heart...
Prosecutor wins Fulbright scholarship for study abroad
Prosecutor wins Fulbright scholarship for study abroad
Yasmin Olsen firmly believes that when wahine Maori thrive, our communities thrive too.
Impact of MDMA on end-of-life fear, anxiety focus of trial
Impact of MDMA on end-of-life fear, anxiety focus of trial
Depressive thoughts and emotions are a natural reaction to dealing with terminal cancer.
South should prepare for wildfires: expert
South should prepare for wildfires: expert
As El Nino starts to take control of our weather patterns, long-term forecasters are urging Southerners to be prepared for possible droughts and wildfires in what could be the hottest year on record.
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Finding power in the music
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Finding power in the music
Singing to a crowd of a couple of thousand is one thing.