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Gullible students make Otago highs the highest in NZ

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Gullible students make Otago highs the highest in NZ

Otago having the highest cost of cannabis per ounce could be down to a local drug dealer doing his part by ‘‘overcharging students’’.

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Setting the standard in fridge efficacy

Otago food science Prof Phil Bremer and Prof Indrawati Oey are part of a long-term international...

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Setting the standard in fridge efficacy

About a third of food production around the world goes to waste every year — about 1.3 billion tonnes in total.

Tree topples near Otakou golf course

Motorists wait while the tree is cleared this afternoon. PHOTO: ROSS KENNEDY

Tree topples near Otakou golf course

A fallen macrocarpa tree led to the closure of Harington Point Rd for a period of time earlier today.

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Girls trade up on visit to hospital site

CPB project manager Jason Tutty leads a group of high-school students on to the new Dunedin...

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Girls trade up on visit to hospital site

A drive to get more young women into the construction industry formed the backdrop of a special visit to the new Dunedin hospital building site yesterday.

Govt not addressing dog attacks: advocates

A little blue penguin. Photo: Getty Images

Govt not addressing dog attacks: advocates

The penguin massacre at Long Beach is just the latest chapter in a long list written in blood, an advocacy group calling for more dog control on beaches says.

Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers

The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. Photo: RNZ

Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers

The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she's "angry, confused" and desperate for answers.

Major milestone for Otago sea lions

An Otago colony of sea lions has reached a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups.

Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions

Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Photo: RNZ

Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions

The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour.

Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint

Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint

Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is again facing a code of conduct complaint.

Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal

Efforts to end the Iran conflict are at an impasse, with US President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran.

Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre

Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre

Everlee Wihongi, who has a Green Card, was taken into detention when re-entering the US on April 10 after a family holiday in NZ.

'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud

Rebel Wilson heading to court in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has rejected an "absolutely outrageous" accusation she dumped her phone to avoid handing over key communications in a defamation case.

King promotes unity in speech to US Congress

US Vice President JD Vance (back left) and and US House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as King...

King promotes unity in speech to US Congress

Despite an age of uncertainty and conflict, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, King Charles has told the US Congress.

Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim

Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur.

Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons

The incident unfolded at 11.54pm yesterday when police received reports of a crash in Gloucester...

Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons

A slam-fire shotgun, a homemade taser, ammunition and a large knife were all found in the crashed car of an alleged drunk Dunedin driver.

Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow

Canisters of nitrous oxide left in a South Auckland car park (file image). Photo: RNZ / Rose Garratt

Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow

Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.

University campus evacuated over fire in classroom

University campus evacuated over fire in classroom

Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire.

Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

Donny Moses is on trial at the Christchurch District Court. Photos: Supplied via Open Justice

Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.

One hurt in large Timaru building fire

A large shed caught fire in Timaru. Photo: Supplied

One hurt in large Timaru building fire

A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battled a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.

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