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Polytechnic considering telehealth

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Polytechnic considering telehealth

Otago Polytechnic is proposing switching to a telehealth service for its student health, leaving thousands of students unable to meet their health professional face to face.

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov, of Christchurch, is deep in thought about his next move at the 2025 South Island...

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov might look just like any other boy, but the 9-year-old plays chess like a professional.

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Rt Rev Dr Andrea McDougall. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Bells rang throughout Dunedin yesterday, marking the homecoming of an albatross (toroa) to the mainland.

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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis

Lee Vandervis. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis

A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says he expects the next council may try to stop the planned Albany St cycleway, but staff will be keen to get on with the work.

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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’

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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’

Dunedin may wear the costs of supporting the city’s homeless community after getting the cold shoulder from central government, councillors say.

Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets

The South Island chess championships at the Leviathan Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets

A Dunedin player caused two upsets on the first day of the South Island chess championship in the city yesterday, avenging a loss and beating a player ranked nearly 500 points higher than him.

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ORC should fund helicopter itself: Kelliher

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ORC should fund helicopter itself: Kelliher

An Otago regional councillor has poured scorn on a proposal concerning the council’s financial assistance to an "incredible" rescue helicopter service.

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Pipes, pumps insufficient, manager says

"[Climate change is] going to be transformational, so everything is accelerating at an...

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Pipes, pumps insufficient, manager says

Pipes and pumps alone will not be enough to protect South Dunedin from future flooding, the city council has been told.

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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has added "luxing" to its latest lexicographical update. Photo:...

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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary

Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?

Touch up for gables

Touch up for gables

Scaffolding is up on the roof of the Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Gardens for maintenance work on the gables of the main hall.

No new sightings of Dunedin woman's missing daughter

No new sightings of Dunedin woman's missing daughter

Many people have come forward with information about a woman who went missing in Auckland over a month ago, but no new sightings have been reported, police say.

Marvellously unworldly experience

Avant-garde soundscapes were thoroughly enjoyed by a good crowd at the Chamber Music NZ concert at the Glenroy Auditorium on Tuesday night.

'Bad precedent': Dunedin venue hit with noise complaint

Performers at the Cellar which has been hit with a noise complaint. Photo: Supplied

'Bad precedent': Dunedin venue hit with noise complaint

A noise complaint aimed at a new Dunedin venue in an iconic location raises questions about the future of live music in the city, an advocacy group says.

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ORC annual survey to be done online

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ORC annual survey to be done online

Changes are to be made to the Otago Regional Council’s annual survey, mirroring other authorities in the region.

Splashing fun

Splashing fun

Swimmers of all ages have enjoyed the Water World Indoor Water Park facilities at Moana Pool this week.

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Call to remove suicide stigma after Dunedin 12-year-old's self-inflicted death

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Call to remove suicide stigma after Dunedin 12-year-old's self-inflicted death

The self-inflicted death of a Dunedin 12-year-old has sparked calls to remove the stigma around discussing suicide.

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Mum’s the word: son’s 100km effort raises funds for trust

The Riley family, (from left) Will, Bid and Andy, after Will completed his endurance fundraising...

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Mum’s the word: son’s 100km effort raises funds for trust

Will Riley did it for his mum and his mum did it for him.

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Chasing ultimate goal one treadmill step at a time

Habit Health Dunedin rehabilitation coach Jack Murray stretches Nick Chisholm’s muscles in...

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Chasing ultimate goal one treadmill step at a time

When Nick Chisholm took his first few "very wobbly", partially supported steps on a treadmill recently, he joked: "finally - it only took 25 years and 6 days of full-on rehab".

Candidates give views on theatre

Candidates give views on theatre

Dunedin's mayoral aspirants had their cultural credentials put to the test at the Stage South candidates’ forum as the prospect of a new theatre was on nearly everyone’s minds.

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Firearms incidents costing $322m a year: study

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Firearms incidents costing $322m a year: study

As the govt reviews gun control laws, Otago Uni researchers hope the panel will take notice of their latest study, which has found firearms incidents are costing NZ $322 million a year.

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