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OUSA ‘has forgotten who it serves’: student representative

OUSA ‘has forgotten who it serves’: student representative

A student representative asked to resign by the Otago University Student’s Association is refusing to go, saying the student body has forgotten who it serves.

Seaside paradise

The Seychelles? The Cook Islands? The Caribbean? In fact, it is Deborah Bay in Otago Harbour, where boats sat at anchor recently above a mosaic of sand and seaweed.

Privilege to work on windows, artist says

Privilege to work on windows, artist says

Stained glass artist Peter Mackenzie talks to the Friends of First Church yesterday about his work repairing the church’s windows.

Two airlifted to hospital in serious condition as ute rolls

Two airlifted to hospital in serious condition as ute rolls

Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after a ute rolled in a remote area near Lake Hāwea on Thursday.

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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region

A cloud of pollen floats over the Taieri this week, as captured by a Mainland Air pilot. PHOTO:...

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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region

Those with drippy noses and itchy eyes will already know — spring has arrived.

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Discovery of viruses not seen as alarming

University of Otago genetics graduate Dr Rebecca Grimwood (left) and University of Otago...

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Discovery of viruses not seen as alarming

Researchers say there is no need for alarm after 83 endemic novel viruses were recently discovered in New Zealand.

Obituary: Visionary who founded landmark study

Dunedin Study founder Phil Silva. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Obituary: Visionary who founded landmark study

Phil Silva personally raised plenty of children of his own, but it was the 1037 other children he "raised" — the original cohort in what is now known worldwide as the Dunedin Study — who will be his professional legacy.

Belligerent boozer lashes out at cops

An "overly intoxicated" Dunedin man turned away from a central city bottle store caused a further ruckus when police arrived on the scene.

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Driver caught drunk behind wheel of school bus stood down

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Driver caught drunk behind wheel of school bus stood down

A Dunedin man was shocked to see an alcohol-impaired school bus driver "carrying the most precious of cargo — our youth."

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Only city-wide ban possible, adviser says

Broken glass on Castle St. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Only city-wide ban possible, adviser says

Banning alcohol sold in glass containers in Dunedin would only be possible if it included the whole city, councillors have heard.

Someone knows about injuries: expert

An expert says somebody knows what happened to a child with 13 broken ribs said to be caused by a prominent sportsman.

OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign

A student representative asked to resign by the OUSA is refusing to go, saying the student body has forgotten who it serves.

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Remediation action plan needed for Kettle Park

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Remediation action plan needed for Kettle Park

An action plan will be drawn up for removing part of an old seaside landfill in Dunedin and groynes to complement this have not been ruled out.

Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor

Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor

A paediatrician and child-abuse expert says a baby’s 13 rib fractures were "most likely" inflicted rather than accidental.

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No GP for East Otago patients 'nothing new' for regions

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No GP for East Otago patients 'nothing new' for regions

Patients at East Otago Health are without a GP as the health crisis in the regions deepens.

Premature babies may be more prone to health issues: study

Premature babies may be more prone to health issues: study

A longitudinal study of New Zealand babies shows those born very prematurely may be more vulnerable to early organ decline and future health issues.

Dunedin man jailed for crossbow shooting with 'bullet-point arrow'

Shaun Michael Hartstone. Photo: Rob Kidd

Dunedin man jailed for crossbow shooting with 'bullet-point arrow'

A Dunedin man who used a crossbow in a “vigilante” attack, following a dispute over a motorcycle, has been jailed for nearly six and a half years.

Trilling finale

Trilling finale

Columba College perform in the Big Sing Finale at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.

Back to nature

St Leonard's School pupil Leif Hill, 10, points out to Orokonui Ecosanctuary guide Oscar Thomas during the Enviroschools year 4-6 student hui yesterday.

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Govt ‘needs to up its game’ on eye care

Dunedin Hospital consultant eye surgeon Dr Francesc March holds retinal images of eyes with...

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Govt ‘needs to up its game’ on eye care

A growing number of people are at risk of irreversible vision loss from retina problems and eye diseases over the next decade, unless the government "ups its game" and strengthen’s health sector...

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