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International partnership boost for brain research

Louise Parr-Brownlie. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

International partnership boost for brain research

The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.

Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

Cruise ships Seabourn Quest, left, and Azamara Pursuit at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER...

Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.

Man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

'Yelling and screaming': Dunedin man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

A young Dunedin man began "yelling and screaming" and allegedly hurled abuse at police after his girlfriend was pulled over for drink driving.

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Police arrest wanted man Caleb Lynn in Kaikorai Valley on Saturday afternoon. Nine cars with...

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.

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Present inspires winning moment

Fairfield resident Nevin Davie holds his winning photo and the real-life subject, his son Leon...

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Present inspires winning moment

A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.

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Airport mum on land-buying plans

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Airport mum on land-buying plans

Dunedin Airport is remaining tight-lipped about its plans to acquire new land.

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St John facing rise in abuse

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St John facing rise in abuse

An angry caller threatened to hunt down an ambulance dispatcher and "put bullets" in her and her family.

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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island

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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island

From an emergency sheep Caesarean to re-homing a stranded eel, there is not much Scott Drummond has not seen in his 25 years as Green Island’s local vet.

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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument

Mark Pine, pictured here in 2020, was jailed yesterday for assaulting his partner and police....

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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument

A Milton man stabbed holes in his walls with a knife and was so belligerent during his arrest he had to be transported in a custody van.

Busy mum pops in for takeaway

Doc ranger Moss Thompson tries to entice sea lion Mika out of the Takeaways on Marlow store on...

Busy mum pops in for takeaway

No-one knows why Mika the sea lion ended up in a St Kilda fish and chip shop - perhaps she wanted her blue cod cooked for once.

Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

A man is led away by police. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin fast-food carpark this evening after a member of the public raised the alarm about three non-responsive people in a car.

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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin

Jules Radich in his mayoral robes. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin

An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.

Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt

Armed police who swooped on a Dunedin house are believed to have arrested fugitive Caleb Lynn who was at the centre of a city-wide manhunt.

Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike

Danny Spence, 5, of Dunedin, supports his father at the New Zealand Professional Firefighters...

Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike

Dunedin firefighters are worried their luck will run out after having to attend a "complex" commercial fire without their main ladder truck.

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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere

The principal of St Mary's School, Kaikorai, Corrine Guthrie, rings the bell. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere

A Dunedin principal says she is no "miracle worker" despite her school’s roll increasing by more than 150% in her time there.

Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’

An Interwaste worker is washed down with hoses after getting doused in what is believed to be...

Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’

Worksafe sent inspectors to the site of a gas explosion at a healthcare waste processing facility which left one employee doused in what is believed to be medical waste.

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Dunedin woman's battle to quit antidepressants

University of Otago student Tabitha Hildyard is raising awareness of the difficulties of getting...

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Dunedin woman's battle to quit antidepressants

A Dunedin woman is calling for greater education on antidepressant withdrawal as she continues a years-long battle to get off one of the drugs.

Nomadic plans for new year

Former Waikouaiti woman Judy Robertson and her dogs Bella and Gromit have started a nomadic...

Nomadic plans for new year

While many people start the new year with a resolution to improve their health or manage money better, a former Waikouaiti woman has ditched home comforts to start a nomadic life.

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Dunedin's ‘Mr Science’ admits more sex abuse

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Dunedin's ‘Mr Science’ admits more sex abuse

A high-profile former Dunedin educator - locked up for sexually abusing a boy - has admitted crimes against a second child.

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Health portal under fire as demand set to expire

Emeritus Prof Murray Tilyard. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Health portal under fire as demand set to expire

Questions are mounting for the operators of the under-fire Manage My Health portal as a leading University of Otago medical academic has been called in by the company as an adviser.

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