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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

Dunedin oncologist Prof Chris Jackson pours a glass of orange juice, referencing a vitamin C ...

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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and vitamin C as "cancer cures".

Sober driver not licensed

Sober driver not licensed

A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

King’s High School student Ethan Towers has stepped in to take over the lead role of Danny Zuko...

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin Mayor and prominent businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs. Photo: ODT files

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".

Gearing up for the game

Gearing up for the game

Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

Dunedin ReStore worker Grant McDougall displays treasures from the Martin Phillipps collection...

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.

Ceres working at new hospital site

Ceres working at new hospital site

Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

Armed police swarm a Gladstone Rd, North East Valley property on Thursday, as part of a pre...

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property was part of a region-wide operation that ended with about 70 drug charges.

Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man

Brigadier Brian McMahon. Photo: supplied

Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man

Brigadier Brian McMahon was an impatient man: he did not suffer fools gladly, nor did he appreciate obstacles being placed in the way of his vital work.

Pool’s salute to surrounds noted

Roxburgh Pool by Hierarchy Group received a public architecture award. It comprises three pools,...

Pool’s salute to surrounds noted

Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.

North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property yesterday was part of a region-wide operation that netted cash, drugs and ammunition.

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

A nine-year wait for more than $40 million in unpaid holiday pay for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand southern district staff is over.

Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed

South Dunedin’s new library complex will be called Te Whata o Kaituna after the name was gifted...

Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed

Mana whenua have given South Dunedin’s new library complex a name reflecting the area’s historic links to traditional knowledge.

Death Cafe puts the end of life ‘in its proper place’

Lighting a candle and sitting around a table to talk about death is not as morbid as it sounds.

Sobering end to night out

Purewa Laurence Moore knocked a young man unconscious in the Octagon. Photo: ODT Files

Sobering end to night out

A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court date for his friend.

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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing

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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing

A convicted murderer, who repeatedly stabbed an Otago prison officer with a pen, removed all his clothes at his court hearing yesterday.

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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present

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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present

A Dunedin courier driver flashed a customer and told her "here’s what you’re getting for Christmas".

Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies

Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies

Former Dunedin mayor and prominent New Zealand businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has died. He was 94.

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In-house park, road care investigated

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In-house park, road care investigated

The Dunedin City Council has moved ahead with investigations into cutting out contractors and taking park and road maintenance back in-house.

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Work on restoring building begins

Construction workers begin the partial demolition and restoration of the historic Sims building,...

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Work on restoring building begins

After lying dormant for decades, the Sims building in Port Chalmers has become a hive of activity again.

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