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New hospital among first to get tracking system

In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

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New hospital among first to get tracking system

The new Dunedin hospital will be among the first recipients of a new tracking system which will significantly reduce the chance of medical instruments being misplaced.

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Gulls make themselves at home

A pair of black-backed gulls have built their nest at the Andersons Bay Sea Scouts boat shed in...

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Gulls make themselves at home

A pair of black-backed gulls have forced their way into a Dunedin Sea Scouts’ premises and made temporary housing.

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To the rescue — wherever you are

Medical Rescue pilots Nathan Richards (left) and John Litzow at Dunedin Airport on Monday. PHOTO:...

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To the rescue — wherever you are

Glenn McKay is not your ordinary doctor.

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One for the books: life of top statistician

Author Les Hill (left) with longtime friend and statistician Len Cook at the launch of Mr Hill’s...

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One for the books: life of top statistician

Dunedin-born statistician Len Cook was once described as a "moustachioed Antipodean who looked like a squashed Groucho Marx".

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Student masterclass reveals history of carbon

University of Otago bachelor of science students (from left) Maddy Horton, 20, Jae MacKay, 18,...

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Student masterclass reveals history of carbon

To the untrained eye, it looks just like a tube of mud.

Gambolling gallopers

Gambolling gallopers

Mares and foals are in a sea of yellow buttercups as the foaling season draws to a close at North Taieri’s White Robe Lodge.

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Awareness of starvation, malnutrition spurred interest in agriculture

Phoebe Hunt aims to use her green thumb for growing nutritious foods that will feed people in...

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Awareness of starvation, malnutrition spurred interest in agriculture

Choose to grow and your life will bloom.

University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony

Hundreds of people will graduate from the University of Otago in two ceremonies today. PHOTO:...

University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony

In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 355 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago

University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony

A previous University of Otago graduation parade makes its way along George St. PHOTO: PETER...

University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony

In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today, 376 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in sciences.

Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago

Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago

A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.

Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped

Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped

An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A juvenile elephant seal moults on Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: PARIS STRATTON / CLEARWATER WILDLIFE...

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.

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Grants funding review indications sought

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Grants funding review indications sought

A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.

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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

Annie Varghese denies indecently assaulting two women while massaging them. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.

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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

'Viking Venus' cruise ship passengers Prof Glenna and Dr Andy Gillentine, of South Carolina,...

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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.

‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

Bathgate Park School pupil Walyn Tafoou won the best lead vocalist award at the BandQuest
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‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.

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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

Simon Johnston will return to a residential rehabilitation facility after a stint behind bars....

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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Guerrilla gardener Steve Macknight stands in front of trees he has planted in Water St after...

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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