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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

University of Otago pathology and molecular medicine researcher Prof Gabi Dachs. PHOTO: ODT...

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

Argentina fans (from left) jack Day, Matthew, Cowles, Thomas Allen, Louis Gray and James Robinson...

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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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.

Prismatic park proving popular

Prismatic park proving popular

Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.

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Ong discussed in Wellington

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Ong discussed in Wellington

‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.

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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.

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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.

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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

Holding a spinning bike wheel during Nanofest’s ‘‘Unexpected Physics’’ drop-in session in the...

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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.

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Proposed changes target speed limits

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Proposed changes target speed limits

Concerns about traffic safety along six short stretches of state highway in Otago and Southland, have prompted the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to propose targeted speed limit changes.

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.

Club rallies as Dunedin cricketer hurt overseas

Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas

A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Professor Jemma Geoghehan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

The first piece of vertical steel, a three-storey column, is lifted into place on the new Dunedin...

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

Spain supporter Ben MacManus, of Dunedin, celebrates their win over France in the Football World...

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.

Start of semester bargain hunting

Start of semester bargain hunting

University of Otago students Lilou Rault Metillon and Jane Yang admire vintage clothes at the Re:Ori 26 Market Day.

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