It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.
Dunedin
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker
A former political figure who spat on a bar worker then led police on a chase through central Dunedin can finally be named.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
Science couple bubbling over
Science couple bubbling over
Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.
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Women urged to ignore online advice
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Women urged to ignore online advice
Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.
Prismatic park proving popular
Prismatic park proving popular
Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.
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Ong discussed in Wellington
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Ong discussed in Wellington
‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.
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Proposed changes target speed limits
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Proposed changes target speed limits
Concerns about traffic safety along six short stretches of state highway in Otago and Southland, have prompted the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to propose targeted speed limit changes.
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.
Club rallies as Dunedin cricketer hurt overseas
Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas
A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.
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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal
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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal
He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.