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DunedinAugust 12

Caution urged on legalisation of oral nicotine pouches

The proposed legalisation of nicotine pouches in New Zealand, has raised major concerns the government could repeat the mistakes made around vaping, by allowing “another addictive nicotine product” to hit shop shelves.
Caution urged on legalisation of oral nicotine pouches
Caution urged on legalisation of oral nicotine pouches
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DunedinAugust 12

Radiation therapy rates lower for rural cancer patients, study shows

Some lung cancer patients living in country areas, are up to 66% less likely to get radiotherapy treatment than those living in urban areas, new research shows.
Radiation therapy rates lower for rural cancer patients, study shows
Radiation therapy rates lower for rural cancer patients, study shows
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DunedinAugust 12

Result a ‘shock’ for award-winning apprentice

When Jack McFarlane was a toddler, he was fascinated by Lego and Bob the Builder. So no-one was surprised when he was named the Southern 2026 Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year.
Result a ‘shock’ for award-winning apprentice
Result a ‘shock’ for award-winning apprentice
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DunedinAugust 7

‘Good and gory’ exhibition to celebrate museum centenary

This English lobster-tailed pot helmet gives a taste of what it would take to keep your head on straight during a sword fight in 17th century Europe.
‘Good and gory’ exhibition to celebrate museum centenary
‘Good and gory’ exhibition to celebrate museum centenary
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DunedinAugust 7

Aim to develop test to predict drug harm

New synthetic stimulant drugs are increasingly appearing in New Zealand and are often sold as other recreational drugs, making them particularly dangerous.
Aim to develop test to predict drug harm
Aim to develop test to predict drug harm
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DunedinAugust 7

Mini rally, big fun

More than 20 Mini owners from around the South Island, will set off from the St Clair Esplanade this morning for the fourth annual Mini Coast to Coast Rally, to Haast and back.
Mini rally, big fun
Mini rally, big fun
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DunedinAugust 7

‘It’s a joke’: council blamed for lack of action on slippery road

Dunedin City Council contractors are taking action on a stretch of Kaikorai Valley Rd, in the wake of yet another crash which injured three people earlier this week.
‘It’s a joke’: council blamed for lack of action on slippery road
‘It’s a joke’: council blamed for lack of action on slippery road
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DunedinAugust 6

Green-lipped mussels may make cancer treatment more palatable

Green-lipped mussels may hold the key to making life a little more comfortable for cancer patients suffering a side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Green-lipped mussels may make cancer treatment more palatable
Green-lipped mussels may make cancer treatment more palatable
DunedinAugust 6

Beer to celebrate Dunedin’s biggest astronomical event in centuries

Sunblock is typically meant to be slathered all over the body. But this Sunblock has been specially crafted to be swallowed.
Beer to celebrate Dunedin’s biggest astronomical event in centuries
Beer to celebrate Dunedin’s biggest astronomical event in centuries
Central OtagoAugust 6

Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam

Another social media scam involving a recently deceased high profile southerner, has hit social media. This time it is Hollywood actor, winery owner and community advocate Sir Sam Neill.
Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam
Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam