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    Uni plans to accept AI use

    The University of Otago is opening the door to students using artificial intelligence after accepting the "disruptive" technology cannot be stopped.

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    For Lox Kellas, being part of a community involves doing one’s bit without fuss.

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    With the countdown to election day well and truly on, officials are expecting most votes to be cast this week, before polls close at noon on Saturday.

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    Bringing in the reinforcement

    A crane lifts a large section of prefabricated steel reinforcing into a hole at the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site yesterday afternoon. 

    ‘Call to arms’ expected at university’s first Freshwater Forum

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    ‘Call to arms’ expected at university’s first Freshwater Forum

    A "call to arms" to move more quickly in dealing with New Zealand’s water quality issues is expected to be made today, during the University of Otago’s first Freshwater Forum.

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

    The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.

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    Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout

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    Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout

    A pair of mayoral hopefuls say the huge number of candidates has left Dunedin voters confused as the city languishes with one of the lowest turnouts nationwide.

    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

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    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

    A Dunedin couple have matching court dates after they resisted police, allegedly kicking, spitting at and charging at the officers.

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    New principal takes reins at John McGlashan

    John McGlashan College’s new principal Dr Aaron Columbus was welcomed to the Dunedin boys’ school with a full assembly yesterday.

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    'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning

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    Charity house auction paused due to rising costs

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    Charity house auction paused due to rising costs

    The rising cost of building materials has forced Otago Polytechnic to pause on its annual charity house auction after 18 years and more than $1.7 million given to local charities.

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    Send it flying

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    'Crucial information' sought in homicide probe

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    'Crucial information' sought in North Dunedin homicide probe

    Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin say members of the public may have "crucial information" that could help them with their inquiry.

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    Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection

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    Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection

    Have you ever wanted to intently stare at more than 500 eyes at once?

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    Treasury warnings over medical school ignored

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    Treasury warnings over medical school ignored

    The government ignored repeated warnings from Treasury not to approve the new Waikato Medical School amid concerns about cost overruns.

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    South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week

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    South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week

    Finally, the southern regions are starting to look a bit like summer.

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    Car was speeding before central city crash - police

    A car which crashed in central Dunedin, leaving the elderly driver in a serious condition, was reported as travelling more than 100km/h before the crash, police say.
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