Dunedin

Critically hurt man still in coma after Otago University fall

A young man who fell 10 metres off the side of a University of Otago building is understood to be still in an induced coma days later.

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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end

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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end

Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo Week approaches.

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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air

The new year was celebrated with a fireworks display in the Octagon in Dunedin. Photo Peter McIntosh

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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air

It is a yes, no or maybe to fireworks — the Dunedin City Council is to have a deeper think about the next New Year’s Eve celebration.

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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day

Company of Flowers owner and florist Esther Bosshard with some freshly cut dahlias that will be...

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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day

While couples plan their day of love, Dunedin florists are rushing around cutting, arranging and preparing dozens of bouquets for Valentine’s Day.

AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert

AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert

Picture this — you are a young medical student, conducting a dissection and the deceased suddenly says: ‘‘You are now cutting into my heart. It looks like this because I have a long history of...

Cool fun on a hot day

Enjoying the surf at Dunedin’s St Kilda Beach yesterday are (from left) Helene Kohler, Johann Hakanson, Jaden Liese and Mila Alpsoy (all 14), all of Germany.

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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital

A potential buyer is interested in Mercy Hospital. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital

Otago's biggest private hospital is up for sale, and discussions with a potential buyer are said to be ‘‘advanced’’.

Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival

Port Otago vessels in a spin after greeting latest tug Otepoti yesterday. Boats are (from left)...

Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival

A ship — make that boat — came up the harbour and met its new family yesterday.

Extra police on duty as parties ramp up

Police have urged students to buy cans and not throw bottles to avoid injury and glass littering...

Extra police on duty as parties ramp up

Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo-Week approaches.

Student drinkers urged to swap glass for cans

Otago University Students’ Association president Daniel Leamy, pictured with a campaign poster...

Student drinkers urged to swap glass for cans

University of Otago students are once again being asked to swap glass bottles for cans, after the new university year started with reports of damage on Castle St.

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Dunedin family gets last-minute immigration reprieve

Told to go, then allowed to stay, are the Hussan family (from left) Sumi, 4, Muhammad, Oumaier,...

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Dunedin family gets last-minute immigration reprieve

A "highly skilled" Dunedin neuroscientist and his young family fighting deportation have been given a last-minute reprieve after being told they had to leave the country within weeks.

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Ong refuses to apologise after complaint thrown out

"Our South Asian community act in bad faith in taking business degrees, not in the intent of...

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Ong refuses to apologise after complaint thrown out

A Dunedin city councillor found to have made a complaint without substance is refusing to apologise.

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Sewage pond bird scarers spooking animals

Evansdale dog Talulah, 4, is one of many animals spooked by the Dunedin City Council’s bird...

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Sewage pond bird scarers spooking animals

A Dunedin City Council attempt to combat the spread of avian botulism has spooked pets and residents in a small Otago town.

New outpatients building expected to open on time, within budget: HNZ

The new Dunedin hospital outpatients building is due to be operational by the end of this year....

New outpatients building expected to open on time, within budget: HNZ

Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track despite red alerts put on them months ago.

Person seriously injured as classic car mangled on motorway

One person has been seriously injured in a crash north of Dunedin.

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ORC councillors slam proposed changes

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ORC councillors slam proposed changes

The proposed changes to put the Otago Regional Council out of business were drawn up by bureaucrats who failed NCEA literacy tests, a meeting heard yesterday.

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