Alcohol claims rejected
Alcohol claims rejected
Health New Zealand has rubbished claims that beer, wine and spirits consumption is at an "all-time low", and Kiwis are more focused on their health and wellness.
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Flight to Chch delayed by bird-strike
Flight to Chch delayed by bird-strike
Bird-strike delayed an Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon.
Bird-strike delays flight at Dunedin Airport
Bird-strike delays flight at Dunedin Airport
Bird-strike has delayed an Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Christchurch this afternoon.
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Top three prepare to meet in May final
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Top three prepare to meet in May final
All eyes (and ears) are on two University of Otago music students and a Logan Park High School student after they were named finalists in the 2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition.
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Unclaimed NZ Wars Medal for auction
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Unclaimed NZ Wars Medal for auction
Everybody loves to complain about their local councillors.
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Big funding boost for cancer research
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Big funding boost for cancer research
Research into melanoma and acute myeloid leukaemia cancer therapies have been given a major funding boost from the Cancer Society of New Zealand.
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Cyclone wind, rain ‘terrifying’; ‘trees down everywhere’
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Cyclone wind, rain ‘terrifying’; ‘trees down everywhere’
A former Dunedin couple living in Brisbane say they had to remove water from their swimming pool three times since ex-tropical cyclone Alfred’s relentless and "terrifying" wind and rain began wreaking havoc.
Deep low forecast to bring stormy weather to South
Deep low forecast to bring stormy weather to South
Southlanders are being urged to brace themselves for stormy weather tomorrow as a deep low passes over the South Island.
Low HPV jab rates spur call
Low HPV jab rates spur call
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates are low in New Zealand following a drop during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
Getting a vintage 1934 S4 Sentinel steam truck from England to New Zealand is one thing.
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No writing residency next year due to cut
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No writing residency next year due to cut
For the first time in 32 years, the University of Otago is unable to offer one of its prestigious writing residencies next year, following a major external funding cut.
Finding guide dog match changed world
Finding guide dog match changed world
At first, bumping into and tripping over obvious things such as tables and lounge suites was probably a little comical, if not a little embarrassing.
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
If you decide to take a break while doing some DIY work around home, be careful where you take a seat.
Funding expands canine cancer detection research
Funding expands canine cancer detection research
A major funding grant from a French dogfood manufacturing company has allowed Dunedin’s K9 Medical Detection (K9MD) programme to expand its operations and start training dogs to sniff out ovarian...
Former university vice-chancellor appointed ESR chief scientist
Former university vice-chancellor appointed ESR chief scientist
Former University of Otago vice-chancellor David Murdoch is on the move again after being appointed as the chief scientist at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).
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Automated insulin delivery study shows it is safe for eyes
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Automated insulin delivery study shows it is safe for eyes
Otago researchers have been investigating whether the roll-out of government-funded automated insulin delivery devices to help control type-1 diabetes may actually be adversely affecting the...
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Recognising rips crucial for safety
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Recognising rips crucial for safety
When it comes to identifying rip currents at the beach, new University of Otago research shows only about half of beach users can spot one.
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Storm-tossed, but solo trip continues
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Storm-tossed, but solo trip continues
Regular communication via satellite texts has resumed after Russian adventurer and rower Fedor Konyukhov’s boat was damaged by violent storms with massive and destructive waves in the Southern Ocean.
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South’s summer warmer, sunnier and drier
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South’s summer warmer, sunnier and drier
While 2025 got off to a cool start, leaving many in Dunedin to ponder whether we have just had the worst summer in living memory, Niwa data shows the city was warmer, sunnier and drier than average...
'I love it here': New citizen giving back to NZ
'I love it here': New citizen giving back to NZ
When Juan Miguel (Miggy) Javier affirmed he would be faithful and bear true allegiance to King Charles during the NZ citizenship ceremony, there was a moment of complete silence.