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    Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report

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    Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report

    A Silicon Valley tech firm said to have ties to the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has been cleared to partner with the University of Otago.

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    Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon

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    Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon

    Scrapping Dunedin’s Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a ‘‘really disappointing’’ blow for children wanting to give it their all, Sport Otago’s boss says.

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    'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’

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    'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’

    A Dunedin judge has been slammed for saying a victim needed to "man up" after his ex-partner shared intimate photos of him.

    Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday

    Dinosaur slides into its 50th birthday

    Dinosaurs may have become extinct millions of years ago, but one lonely reptile lives on in Wānaka and celebrates its 50th birthday this year.

    Nothing stops hungry livestock

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    Nothing stops hungry livestock

    Sheep brave the snow at Lee Stream to tuck into supplementary feed they were given last week. 

    Fern-tastic experience

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    Fern-tastic experience

    Young and old were given the chance to learn about planting at a special workshop yesterday.

    Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust

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    Cocaine, ketamine and cash seized in Re-O Week drug bust

    The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.

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    Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch

    The Print Room co-founder Chris Brun heat-presses artwork for Gracie Abrams’ Daughter from Hell...

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    Dunedin firm printing official Rolling Stones merch

    A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

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    'Terrified' teen attacked by trio in Mosgiel home invasion

    A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.

    One treated after harbourside prang

    Fire crews at the scene of the crash. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    One treated after harbourside prang

    One person was treated at the scene as Dunedin emergency services converged on a three-car crash in a harbourside street this morning.

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation intends partially closing the Tunnel Beach track in the coming...

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    A packed public gallery made its feelings clear as councillors at a 2019 Dunedin City Council...

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    Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

    Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller, of Dunedin, examines her artwork at the Community Gallery on Princes St...

    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.

    Jack Brazil named as former political figure who spat on bar worker

    Jack Brazil leaves the Dunedin District Court after an appearance in December last year. Photo: ODT

    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

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    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 in a Van scientist Alan Worman gives his interactive show ‘‘The Wonderful World of...

    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

    Liver transplant recipient Liam Manson, of Dunedin, recalls his life before the life-changing...

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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

    New research from the University of Otago is urging women to ignore exercise advice online, and...

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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

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    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

    Michael David McLeod paid a 15-year-old for sex and shared methamphetamine with her at his bar....

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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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