10,000 NZers may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis
Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 New Zealanders are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis, a parasite spread by cats.
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Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison
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Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison
A rapist whose jailhouse beating led to another prisoner’s death has been paroled with nearly three years remaining on his sentence.
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Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’
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Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’
Cruise ship advocates have been taking their case to the government after reports of another quiet season looming.
Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway
Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway
A Dunedin driver who fled from officers at speeds of about 180kmh on the southern motorway can expect a visit from police today.
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Gardener with mother issues sexted 88-year-old
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Gardener with mother issues sexted 88-year-old
A Dunedin gardener who sent raunchy messages to an octogenarian says he did it because she reminded him of his dead mother.
Staff call for Israel ties to be cut
Staff call for Israel ties to be cut
The University of Otago has played a straight bat to a group of academics’ demands to boycott and divest academic and financial ties to Israel.
'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside
'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside
Protesters greeted Winston Peters with cries of '"shame" at Dunedin's Hillside Workshops and swarmed his vehicle as he left.
Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault
Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault
A 14-year-old girl allegedly punched and kicked another teenage girl in the head at a South Dunedin park before being dragged off by a member of the public.
Conscientious Objectors Day marked for a second year
Conscientious Objectors Day marked for a second year
Emeritus Prof Kevin Clements speaks at the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden in Dunedin where International Conscientious Objectors Day was marked yesterday.
New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community
New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community
Dunedin's first Hindu temple is a place for anyone "looking for the secret to blissfulness", a preacher says.
Consulting offers a community connection
Consulting offers a community connection
When Harriet Fletcher moved south from Christchurch to study in Dunedin, she realised there was not a lot of connection with the community outside the university.
Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port
Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port
Days after Calder Stewart unveiled plans for a "$3 billion" inland port in South Otago, the government has stumped up $8 million for the rival project in Mosgiel.
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Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar
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Women ‘trampled’ at Octagon bar
Four Dunedin women were stood on, trampled and trapped under a packed crowd of dancers at a popular Dunedin nightclub.
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Opinions split on inland port sites
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Opinions split on inland port sites
An inland port in Mosgiel would overwhelm the suburb’s roads and fail to accommodate the demand from industry attracted to the area, a city councillor says.
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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees
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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees
A forest of large, yellow tentacles is taking over Dunedin — be prepared.
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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’
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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’
A couple's dream home project has turned into a nightmare after their builder downed tools then sent sent a brief email to say his business had been put into liquidation.
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Mosgiel bank closure would make life 'very difficult'
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Mosgiel bank closure would make life 'very difficult'
A proposal to close the Westpac branch in Mosgiel has set off alarm bells in the Taieri community.
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Dunedin woman fled naked to escape violent abuser
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Dunedin woman fled naked to escape violent abuser
A Dunedin woman ran into the street naked to escape her abuser, a court has heard.
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
A planned $3 billion inland port in South Otago has been hailed as "the biggest thing to happen in the rural South in our lifetime".
'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint
'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint
A former Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says he was so "insulted" by the government’s compensation scheme he is taking it up with the United Nations.