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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

University of Otago physiology and Centre for Neuroendocrinology researchers (from left) Dr Jenny...

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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

The transition to menopause, known as peri-menopause, can bring a wide range of debilitating neurological symptoms in up to 75% of women.

‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move

Charlie Girl’s chick at about 1 month old.

‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move

Transferred South Island kākā Charlie Girl has successfully hatched and reared her first chick since moving to the Dunedin Botanic Garden aviary.

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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

Official action over South Dunedin wastewater overflows marks an "important line in the sand" for the city council and affected residents alike, a councillor says.

Burn-off sends smoke across city

Burn-off sends smoke across city

Smoke from a controlled burn-off could be seen across Dunedin today.

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Otago mayors pledge co-operation

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Otago mayors pledge co-operation

Otago mayors say they are keen to get involved in new local government reforms, but have sounded warnings over workload, equity and maintaining a local voice.

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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

The Pioneer Pog ‘n’ Scroggin Bush Band perform at the Whare Flat Folk Festival in 2000. Photos:...

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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

From playing music on the back of a truck to growing so big it had to be held in secret, "folkies" will soon celebrate half a century of a legendary Dunedin music festival.

Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

St Leonard’s School year 2 pupil Muhammad Rohaan Saleem, 7, gets sprayed by his principal Sarah...

Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

Adam Turner has learnt the hard way that you do not bring a pair of jandals to a water fight.

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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

A mobility service for people who struggle to get around is proving popular in Invercargill....

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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

The decrease of the subsidy for a transport assistance scheme will leave disabled people with fewer options and feeling like they are no longer a full member of society, a disability advocate says.

Snoozing sea lion gives St Clair mum a fright

When Espie Ayson opened her front door to go to work today, the last thing she expected to see was a body in the way.

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.

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Mosgiel restaurateur who offered homeless teen cash for sex named

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Mosgiel restaurateur who offered homeless teen cash for sex named

A Mosgiel restaurateur who offered a 17-year-old girl $700 for sex can now be named.

Aurora, Alpine working on integrating operations

Southern electricity lines companies Aurora Energy and Alpine Energy are joining forces in a bid to lower costs, but are stopping short of a full merger.

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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A proposed design for the $9 million "Industry on Hillside" development, at 249 Hillside Rd....

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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.

‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

If you see blue sky in the run-up to Christmas, you should probably make the most of it.

Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

Allan Haua will apply for a discharge without conviction when he is sentenced in the Dunedin...

Te Kāika worker pleads guilty to attacking teen

A Te Kāika youth justice staffer has lost his job after attacking a teenager on his way to work, then lying to police.

Grinch tourists nick Octagon Xmas tree baubles

Dunedin's festive spirit was almost robbed in the dead of night when a crew of French tourists tried to take off with the city’s Christmas tree baubles.

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Builders go extra mile for PNG build

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Builders go extra mile for PNG build

When a team of Dunedin builders heard a school in a remote region of Papua New Guinea was having a hard time attracting teachers, they travelled by air, sea and land to help.

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