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University activist group reactivated
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University activist group reactivated
A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.
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Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
Dunedin barista ready to take on the best
A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
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Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub
Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.
‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor
‘Dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries: doctor
A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.
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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis
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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis
Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.
Dunedin ACC building ready for staff
Dunedin ACC building ready for staff
A small group of people who braved frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.
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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response
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‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response
An eyesore or harmless fun?
Inmate holed up on Milburn prison roof
Inmate holed up on Milburn prison roof
Corrections staff continue to negotiate with an inmate who has been on a roof at Milburn prison for hours.
Highway south of Dunedin reopens after fatal crash
Highway south of Dunedin reopens after fatal crash
A stretch of State Highway 1 south of Dunedin has reopened after an early-morning fatal crash.
Open-and-shut case
Open-and-shut case
A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.
Vaccine in a tablet?
Vaccines in a tablet among projects to get funding
The Health Research Council of NZ provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.
SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study
SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study
New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".
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Distillery’s gin still top tipple
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Distillery’s gin still top tipple
A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards - for the fourth time in a row.
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Report on council boss leaked to DCC candidates
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Report on council boss leaked to DCC candidates
The Privacy Commissioner will be notified after a confidential report about behaviour by the Dunedin City Council chief executive was leaked among election candidates.
Botched brain surgery left patient dead
Surgeon failed to seek adequate advice
An inexperienced surgeon at a southern hospital failed to seek advice from a supervisor before a brain operation that left his patient dead, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash
Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash
A Dunedin mother set off a chain reaction of car crashes after an attempted u-turn went sideways.
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Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed
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Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed
Dunedin's St Kilda Tavern has a new owner — but is once again facing hurdles to renew its liquor licence.
Reinforcing the need for sturdy foundations
Reinforcing the need for sturdy foundations
Reinforcing steel for the new pile caps at the new Dunedin hospital is pictured yesterday.
Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation
Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation
A central Dunedin office building needed to be evacuated yesterday after a disgruntled customer pulled the fire alarm on his way out the door.
'Dangerous for me to be talking to you' doctor told injured baby's mum
'Dangerous for me to be talking to you' doctor told injured baby's mum
A prominent sportsman on trial for alleged child abuse was concerned about police tapping his phone, a court has heard.