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Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards

University of Otago School of Physical Education, sport and exercise science researcher Prof...

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Prof calls for changes to smart mouthguards

Serious head injuries may be being missed on the rugby field, after new research finds the one-size-fits-all approach to analysing data from smart mouthguards is flawed.

Teen's neck slashed in Mosgiel 'coffee mug attack'

Police at the scene. Photo: Linda Robertson

Teen's neck slashed in Mosgiel 'coffee mug attack'

A Mosgiel teenager allegedly hit with a coffee mug was left bleeding heavily from a serious cut to his neck and rushed to hospital, police say.

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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’

Tainui School principal Shelley Wilde will retire at the end of this week. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’

After more than a decade at the helm, a Dunedin primary school principal is excited for her next chapter — retirement.

DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour

The Civic Centre building, Octagon. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour

The Dunedin City Council’s staff code of conduct is being updated to put more emphasis on positive behaviour.

Allied Media win top industry title

Celebrating Allied Media's performance at this year's Pride in Print Awards are (from left)...

Allied Media win top industry title

Allied Media, publisher of the Otago Daily Times, has won a best in category award at this year’s Pride In Print Awards.

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Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident

The incident took place at the Dunedin bus hub. File photo

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Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident

A Dunedin man who dragged a driver from a bus, bit a police officer and put on an obscene performance in the cells has been jailed for 16 months.

Two injured in Southern Motorway pile-up

A crash involving four vehicles has closed the Southern Motorway this morning. Photo: Stephen...

Two injured in Southern Motorway pile-up

Two multi-vehicle crashes left two people injured and the Southern Motorway closed as icy conditions caused chaos around Dunedin.

Wintry conditions hamper travellers; 'another cool one' to come

Wintry conditions are again causing issues for travellers in the South today, and MetService says tomorrow could be even colder in some places.

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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried

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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried

The point of the Dunedin City Council having to carry out onerous long-term planning work amid merger talks has been questioned.

Serious charges after armed police raid

Serious charges after armed police raid

A man has been charged with threats to kill after armed police flooded a Dunedin street.

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Wild ride likely for equestrian heading to Kentucky

Ramsey Ashworth will represent New Zealand at the Pony Club International Alliance Mounted Games...

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Wild ride likely for equestrian heading to Kentucky

Hanging off the side of a galloping pony while trying to pick something up off the ground is not every equestrian’s idea of a ride in the park.

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Homeschoolers pleased to help prep train show

University of Otago physics demonstrator Briana Cate gives homeschooled pupils a lesson aboard...

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Homeschoolers pleased to help prep train show

A group of Dunedin homeschooled pupils are rapt to be the guinea pigs for a train-based science extravaganza.

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Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has been accused of straining vital relationships with the Otago Regional Council after criticising its decision-making.

Watch: Boom times for daredevil crane operators

Eyes were on the sky across Dunedin as a massive crane for the hospital build rose above the city.

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Putting brakes on bus route for rural pupils ‘silly’

Outram School pupils (from left) Jack Frampton, 6, Tessa Davidson, 7, Pippa Davidson, 6, Clyde...

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Putting brakes on bus route for rural pupils ‘silly’

Four Dunedin families are going be adding an extra 70km per week to their school run after their bus route was axed.

I got this... I don't got this... Kākāpō's shenanigans caught on camera

A kākāpō at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital gave staff a chuckle when she misjudged an indoor climbing mission.

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Ute freed from sinkhole ‘perfectly fine’

A man on his commute to work was delayed after a hole opened up under his ute and jammed it into...

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Ute freed from sinkhole ‘perfectly fine’

A ute surviving a Dunedin road collapse unscathed might just be the best accidental advertisement South Korean brand SsangYong could have asked for.

One seriously hurt in Mosgiel assault

One person with serious injuries was taken to hospital after an alleged assault in Mosgiel.

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Hard slog to success for primary school build

Teaching staff, contractors, pupils, family and friends celebrate the opening of a new hall and...

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Hard slog to success for primary school build

A Dunedin primary school is welcoming a new hall and classrooms by paying tribute to the past.

Fog at Dunedin Airport; icy conditions on roads

Fog at Dunedin Airport; icy conditions on roads

Fog is affecting flights at Dunedin Airport this morning, while wintry conditions are making things tricky on some southern roads.

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