Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Otago researchers aiming to develop phage therapy
Not many research projects come with a cherry on top.
Dunedin
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
The manager at the centre of much of the controversy around incidents at the Oxford Court rest-home in Dunedin has resigned and already left her job.
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Rescue services are hanging on to hope for Dunedin tramper Connor Purvis who remains lost in what has been described as "rugged and wild" country.
Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin
'Do not approach': Wanted man thought to be in Dunedin
Police say a man wanted for aggravated robbery is thought to be in Dunedin, and they are urging people not to approach him.
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Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’
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Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’
A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.
Restoring a piece of history
Restoring a piece of history
A historic Dunedin harbourside cottage that belonged to the same family for nearly 120 years will be restored to its original state, its new owners say.
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Refugee sex offender denied parole
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Refugee sex offender denied parole
A refugee who filmed himself sexually abusing a woman as her child protested has been declined parole.
Drink-driver found lying in road: police
Drink-driver found lying in road: police
A drink-driver found lying in the road has been taken to hospital after crashing into a power pole, police say.
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
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Gentleman’s duel letter one highlight of new exhibition
Two gentlemen, duelling to the death at dawn with single-shot pistols — ’tis a tale that would easily sit in a fictional episode of Bridgerton.
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DCC club licensed despite low price concern
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DCC club licensed despite low price concern
The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.
Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week
Overnight closures for parts of SH1 in city next week
Overnight closures are scheduled for parts of State Highway 1 in Dunedin from next week for roadworks.
Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper
Dozens join search for missing Dunedin tramper
About 50 people were involved in a search today for a Dunedin man missing for a week after going tramping near Lake Ohau.
Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building
Crews battle blaze at Mosgiel building
A fire investigator has been notified following a blaze in an Mosgiel industrial estate this morning.
Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay
Appeal for info on 'assault' in Andersons Bay
Dunedin police are seeking more information about an alleged assault in the Andersons Bay area.
Return equipment, HNZ pleads
Return equipment, HNZ pleads
Health New Zealand Southern staff are asking former patients to return overdue equipment — no questions asked.
Building on foundational work
Building on foundational work
Contractors were back to work on the Dunedin hospital site yesterday.
David among goliaths
David among goliaths
The Whangarei-registered yacht Prospero crosses the harbour basin where Viking Venus (left) and Maersk Rio India are berthed.
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Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period
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Shortage of sun in South over peak holiday period
The long-awaited summer in the South is taking its time arriving, especially in Dunedin, where cloud and a lack of sunshine marked the peak holiday period.
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Praise, appreciation for Radich
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Praise, appreciation for Radich
Shocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach.
Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say
Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say
A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say.