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Discovery of genes relevant to disease a ‘eureka moment’

University of Otago microbiologist and immunologist Dr Tony Merriman. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Discovery of genes relevant to disease a ‘eureka moment’

Treatment for calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease — more commonly known as inflammatory arthritis — may soon take a major step forward following a major discovery by a University of...

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Call for action on creating more health roles for Māori

Donna Matahaere-Atariki. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Call for action on creating more health roles for Māori

Calls for the government to create more roles for Māori in health in the Southern region will mean nothing if they are not followed by action, the leader of a major Māori health organisation says.

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Man who violated cellmate to be released

Raymond Belsey had failed appeals over his sexual violation conviction, in the Court of Appeal...

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Man who violated cellmate to be released

A high-risk Otago prisoner who violated his cellmate will be released after six years behind bars.

Work on tunnels trail to begin

Work on tunnels trail to begin

Construction of the first leg of the long-anticipated Dunedin Tunnels Trail will begin next week, the Dunedin City Council has announced.

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Pets ‘hidden victims’ in domestic abuse cases

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Pets ‘hidden victims’ in domestic abuse cases

Household pets are often the forgotten victims of family abuse, the minister for children says.

Museum seeks photo of soldier who never came back

As the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s outbreak approaches on June 25, a local museum hopes to locate a photograph of one of the men who never returned.

New track build efforts recognised

The dedication of Dunedin man Arthur Blondell, who has spent the past 12 years building a safe public walking track in the Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve, has been recognised with a national Outdoor Access Champion Award.

South D residents despondent about flood mitigation

South Dunedin resident Kevin Kehoe, holding his dog Shady, is planning to sell his flood-damaged...

South D residents despondent about flood mitigation

Has much changed in the 10 years since flooding in 2015 devastated areas of South Dunedin? Ruby Shaw talks to residents.

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Music proposed as way to calm bus hub conduct

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Music proposed as way to calm bus hub conduct

Music could be used to soothe savage behaviour at Dunedin’s city centre bus hub, a regional councillor has suggested.

Ending up at hospital ‘like destiny’

New citizens of New Zealand (from left) Retzy Cariaga, Raniel Cariaga, 3, Danelie Flores and...

Ending up at hospital ‘like destiny’

Being made a New Zealand citizen while dressed in indigenous Matigsalug clothing was one woman’s way of saying she would "not forgot where I come from".

AI use intensifying scams: Netsafe

Helping older people avoid scams are Netsafe chief customer officer Leanne Ross (left) and...

AI use intensifying scams: Netsafe

Artificial intelligence is enabling fraudsters to devise ever-slicker romance scams, Netsafe says.

Chopper to visit city

Heath Franklin’s Chopper will once again wow audiences with his unique comic appeal. Photo: supplied

Chopper to visit city

A time-travelling outlaw from 2030 will ride into Dunedin when Australian comedian Heath Franklin brings his cult alter ego Chopper to town.

Taieri Island home to protected seabirds

Taieri Island home to protected seabirds

Taieri Island sits at the mouth of the Taieri River at Taieri Mouth.

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Charges brought against skipper of fishing boat

Fishing vessel Tamahine rocks in the waves at Taiaroa Head, at the tip of Otago Peninsula. It...

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Charges brought against skipper of fishing boat

The skipper of a boat that broke up on the rocks below Dunedin’s albatross centre a year ago is facing two charges.

When less is more for fundraising

When less is more for fundraising

Sam Drake of Otago Boys’ High School gets his hair shaved by Alfe Lale-Suiuluto as part of an initiative supporting the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation.

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