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Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

University of Otago graduate and one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists Prof David...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.

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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū

A ''Dunedin Sound'' Evening will be held at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Photo: ODT

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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū

The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.

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DCC negligent: flood action group

Surrey St Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell (front centre) and some of the concerned group...

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DCC negligent: flood action group

The council has been accused of negligence and deliberate appeasement tactics over South Dunedin flood management.

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Middlemarch and the Strath Taieri. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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DCC asked to rethink development charges

Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.

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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named

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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named

An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.

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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’

Junior So’oula will graduate from the Cargill Academy training programme on Monday. PHOTO: LINDA...

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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’

For the first time in his life, Junior So’oula has somewhere to go — and he is not wasting any time getting there.

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals

Dunedin principals are disappointed about the lack of consultation as evidence emerges showing a $130 million teacher support scheme will be scrapped.

Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins

Contractors John Ace Nucasa (left) and Steven Rainbow begin installing stabilising bracing on...

Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins

Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.

Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court

Erin Patterson, who cooked the deadly meal. Photo: Supplied

Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson began feeling sick the day after a poisoned lunch, her daughter has told a jury, but a nurse who treated her said she "didn't look unwell".

Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars

Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars

Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989, has again been denied parole.

Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton declared a state of emergency for his district in Wellington. PHOTO:...

Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington

Selwyn council’s CEO has defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event for the Canterbury district.

Uber no help over driver damage

A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.

Capital spend to get boost in Budget

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Capital spend to get boost in Budget

Capital expenditure - new money set aside in the Budget to maintain or upgrade assets - will be higher than originally forecast when the government delivers its Budget.

Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl

Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl

An Auckland man has admitted prostituting a 14-year-old girl he was in an illegal relationship with, and recruiting her friends to join them.

Cops nab man who fled after stop

Cops nab man who fled after stop

A man who fled police at speed after a vehicle stop was tracked down to a Fairfield address almost 24 hours later.

India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30

Demonstrators burn an effigy during an anti-India protest in Hyderabad following India's military...

India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30

India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missiles and Pakistan vowed to retaliate, saying it shot down five Indian aircraft, in the worst clash in years between the neighbours.