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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and intravenous application of vitamin C as ...

Study founder dies

Study founder dies

Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.

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Science fund cuts further blow for uni

"Taken in isolation, the effect is manageable but does represent a lost opportunity for our...

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Science fund cuts further blow for uni

The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.

Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket

Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre committee chairman Ian Waters with his miniature and one-to-five...

Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket

"Putting the power in women’s own hands."

Sober driver not licensed

Sober driver not licensed

A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

King’s High School student Ethan Towers has stepped in to take over the lead role of Danny Zuko...

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.

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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

Cr Sophie Barker has joined the race to become mayor of Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.

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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

Dunedin city councillor Christine Garey hopes her fellow elected members will back her motion for...

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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin Mayor and prominent businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs. Photo: ODT files

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".

School becomes shearing shed

King’s High School students shaved their heads for support fellow classmate Taiaroa McDonald, 17,...

School becomes shearing shed

Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.

Gearing up for the game

Gearing up for the game

Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

Dunedin ReStore worker Grant McDougall displays treasures from the Martin Phillipps collection...

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.

Ceres working at new hospital site

Ceres working at new hospital site

Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

Armed police swarm a Gladstone Rd, North East Valley property on Thursday, as part of a pre...

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property was part of a region-wide operation that ended with about 70 drug charges.

Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man

Brigadier Brian McMahon. Photo: supplied

Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man

Brigadier Brian McMahon was an impatient man: he did not suffer fools gladly, nor did he appreciate obstacles being placed in the way of his vital work.

Pool’s salute to surrounds noted

Roxburgh Pool by Hierarchy Group received a public architecture award. It comprises three pools,...

Pool’s salute to surrounds noted

Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.

North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property yesterday was part of a region-wide operation that netted cash, drugs and ammunition.

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

A nine-year wait for more than $40 million in unpaid holiday pay for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand southern district staff is over.

Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed

South Dunedin’s new library complex will be called Te Whata o Kaituna after the name was gifted...

Mana whenua name for South Dunedin library revealed

Mana whenua have given South Dunedin’s new library complex a name reflecting the area’s historic links to traditional knowledge.

Death Cafe puts the end of life ‘in its proper place’

Lighting a candle and sitting around a table to talk about death is not as morbid as it sounds.

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