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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson is looking forward to a challenging year....

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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model

A radical shake-up of how universities are funded is desperately needed, the University of Otago vice-chancellor says.

Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’

The victim was lured to ILT Stadium Southland. Photo: Google Maps

Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’

An Invercargill man involved in a vigilante murder says he now wants to attend church and live "a normal life".

‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire

A Mosgiel family's beloved dog Sumo who died in a house fire on Sunday. PHOTO: GIVEALITTLE

‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire

A beloved family dog was killed in a large house fire that tore through a Mosgiel home on Sunday.

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‘Work family’ pays tribute to Jules Radich

Accepting a certificate recognising the service of former Dunedin mayor and sitting city...

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‘Work family’ pays tribute to Jules Radich

His big presence, talkativeness and ready smile were highlighted by his "work family" yesterday, and its members agreed: Jules Radich made an impression.

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Champ wasn’t expecting to win

Pro Civil excavator operator Damien Nagle was back on the job in Dunedin yesterday after winning...

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Champ wasn’t expecting to win

In basketball circles they say "white men can’t jump".

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount

One of the mourners on Auckland's domain as many gathered to remember missing teen Sharon...

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount Maunganui

Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland's domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.

Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests

Thousands have marked Australia's national day by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for unity.

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident

Seafarers who survived the sinking of the cargo ship M/V Devon Bay return to Manila. Photo: Reuters

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident

The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said today as the search continued for...