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TV medical dramas usually focus on the surgeon wielding the scalpel, but yesterday hospitals around New Zealand put the spotlight on the person at the other end of the patient.
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Pipe band gears up for 100th
Pipe band gears up for 100th
A South Otago band is using its centenary as a springboard to its next 100 years of Highland heritage.
Otago engraved on Ranfurly Shield
Otago engraved on Ranfurly Shield
The Otago rugby team won't be rushing the newest member of its trophy cabinet around the province as quickly as it did last time.
Shield not to be rushed around province
Shield not to be rushed around province
Otago will not be rushing the newest member of its trophy cabinet around the province as quickly as it did last time.
Law lecturer backs curb on uni powers
Law lecturer backs curb on uni powers
The former dean of the University of Otago's Faculty of Law says he supports students' push to put the brakes on the university's ability to discipline students for off-campus behaviour.
This lucky duckling now in good hands
This lucky duckling now in good hands
A paradise duckling hurled from a moving vehicle has escaped injury, and is now one of a flock of more than 50 ducklings and young ducks being looked after by Bird Rescue Dunedin.
Shield of honour
Shield of honour
Dave Foster, of engraving firm John Swan, polishes off his work on the Ranfurly Shield yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH
5000 people visit Rainbow Warrior in Dunedin
5000 people visit Rainbow Warrior in Dunedin
The Rainbow Warrior has departed Dunedin and is heading for Stewart Island.
Passion for trashion
Passion for trashion
Recycled fashion delighted the crowd at the Trash into Fashion Trashion Show at Cromwell College Auditorium on Friday.
Victorious Otago welcomed home
Welcome home
Dunedin Airport turned blue and gold as the Ranfurly Shield was welcomed home with a chorus of cheering and applause.
Call for camping signs
Call for camping signs
A whitebaiter has been slapped with a freedom camping ticket beside the Waikouaiti River, before being forced to move his camper van several metres to an exposed highway layby.
Duck! It’s a charity event
Duck! It’s a charity event
It pays to get all your ducks lined up in a row when you’re running a charitable duck race.
Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer
Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer
Otago coach Ben Herring was enjoying his coffee in the first 40 minutes — but things did not quite go as sedately in the second half.
Otago arrive back in Dunedin with Ranfurly Shield
Otago arrive back in Dunedin with Ranfurly Shield
Watch as the Otago rugby team come home to a hero's welcome with the Ranfurly Shield after beating Waikato in Hamilton last night.
Rainbow Warrior welcomed into Dunedin
Rainbow Warrior welcomed into Dunedin
Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior has been welcomed into Otago Harbour today as part of its visit to the city this weekend.
Employee who abused cyclist apologises
Employee who abused cyclist apologises
A teenager who urged his truck driver colleague to run down a cyclist has apologised for his behaviour.
Art of knitting kept alive in school holiday programme
Art of knitting kept alive in school holiday programme
Cats and balls of wool seldom go well together, particularly when someone is knitting.
Rugby Chat: Shield challenge preview
Rugby Chat: Otago's Ranfurly Shield challenge preview
Paul Dwyer chats with Otago coach Ben Herring ahead of the team's Ranfurly Shield clash against Waikato on Saturday. Otago stars return for challenge
Former law dean farewelled
Henaghan farewelled from Otago University
Hundreds of students turned up at the University of Otago today to farewell the former dean of the faculty of law Professor Mark Henaghan, who has taught at the university for 41 years.
'Rainbow Warrior' near Dunedin
'Rainbow Warrior' near Dunedin
Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior has anchored off the Dunedin coast as crew members undertake training before a visit to the city this weekend.