Dunedin

Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant

University of Otago microbiology and immunology researchers Dr Sam Wardell (left) and Assoc Prof...

Research into peptides to fight food spoilage wins grant

Vomiting and diarrhoea become more prominent at this time of year, as bacteria contaminates meat and sausages which have been left out for too long in warmer weather before hitting the barbecue.

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Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

Dylan Norfield’s Doctors Point property has recently been appointed a five-star garden by the NZ...

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Wilderness tamed to become five-star garden

A Doctors Point garden has been turned from broom, gorse and pine trees into a five-star property, planted with 1400 species from all over the world.

Billionaire's superyacht in Dunedin

The superyacht Pangaea Ocean Explorer off Roseneath yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Billionaire's superyacht makes stop in Dunedin

An Australian billionaire’s $69 million superyacht, which doubles as a marine research vessel, has cruised into Dunedin.

Fire crews respond to alarm at Toitū

Fire crews from across Dunedin responded to the alarm. Photo: Peter Dowden

Fire crews respond to alarm at Toitū

Fire crews from across Dunedin have responded to a fire alarm at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum this evening.

$50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court levy. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

$50 for levy hand-drawn in protest

A climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.

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Rapist still presents ‘average’ risk

The Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Rapist still presents ‘average’ risk

A Dunedin man who violated two women still presents an "average" risk of further sexual offending, the Parole Board has heard.

Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

A few late-night drinks ended in a punch up and two arrests when a group of friends including a 62-year-old got into a 2am argument over the choice of music.

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Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

Tawera Johnson told the Parole Board he wanted to be released to a residential rehabilitation...

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Gang links provided inmate with ‘security in the prison setting’

A samurai sword-wielding Dunedin man who left his victim scarred for life says he has forged gang links in prison for security.

Radich funeral on Friday

Radich funeral on Friday

The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.

'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

Police were called to the Allenby Ave address. Photo: Google Maps

'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

A Dunedin woman allegedly threatened to stab her neighbour in the face because her cat, which sought refuge next door, would not return home.

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Dunedin-based Iranian expat describes brutal crackdown

An overturned car and multiple fires burn as protesters chant outside a police station during...

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Dunedin-based Iranian expat describes brutal crackdown

An Iranian expat living in Dunedin says the Islamic Republic regime in his country is now going to hospitals to arrest injured protesters.

Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park

Crews have been called to put out a fire in a Mosgiel industrial park for the second day in a row.

Body found in search for missing Dunedin tramper

Connor Purvis had intended to climb Mt Huxley on December 30. PHOTOS: NZ POLICE

Body found in search for missing Dunedin tramper

Searchers looking for missing Dunedin man Connor Purvis have located a body high on the southern side of Mt Huxley.

Summer School in full swing at university

University of Otago Summer School students Caitlin Proctor, 21, and Thomas Boyte, 19, make the...

Summer School in full swing at university

Some University of Otago students have cut their summer holidays short to get ahead in their degrees.

Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held

University of Otago Japanese student Maria Miya, 20, does some calligraphy while her peers Naoki...

Japanese coming-of-age ceremony to be held

University of Otago exchange students are celebrating a Japanese coming-of-age tradition that is more than 1300 years old.

Doula helping the dying find peace

Dunedin doula Kalla Byrne thumbs through an end-of-life planner. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Doula helping the dying find peace

A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.

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Moa bone among items stolen by burglar

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Moa bone among items stolen by burglar

Items stolen during burglaries are largely predictable — jewellery, electronics, alcohol. They are usually not the fossilised bone of an extinct flightless bird.