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Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report

There has been a reported increase in couch fires in the student quarter over the past year,...

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Public flat initiations down: proctor’s report

The University of Otago believes it has broken the back of the "flat initiation" practices, but couch burning has re-emerged as a growing concern.

Fringe festival: fortnight for fun

Some of the performers in this year’s Dunedin Fringe enjoy themselves at last night’s gala...

Fringe festival: fortnight for fun

The Dunedin Fringe is good to go for another year.

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Closed meetings held on South Dunedin climate change adaptation

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Closed meetings held on South Dunedin climate change adaptation

Meetings have been held behind closed doors about how South Dunedin might best adapt to climate change in the long term.

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Contractors work on the roof of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, continuing planned, routine maintenance already under way for a few weeks.

Otago University confirms meningococcal case

Otago University confirms meningococcal case

The University of Otago has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease within the student community.

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Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

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Cannabinoid gave relief: pain study

For those with endometriosis, medicinal cannabis may offer "life-changing" relief from chronic and severe pelvic pain, new research has found.

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Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

Dunedin’s Āraiteuru Marae is preparing to host its first Pātaka Ora community meal of the year,...

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Fortnightly shared marae kai to resume

A community event returning to a Dunedin marae aims to bring people together over a shared meal.

Six dead in bus fire that may have been deliberate, police say

Emergency personnel work at the site of a deadly bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland., Photo: Reuters

Six dead in bus fire that may have been deliberate, police say

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire today in a small town in western Switzerland.

Mosque attack terrorist is 'like no other witness', lawyer says

Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Mosque attack terrorist is 'like no other witness', lawyer says

The families of victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings say the terrorist is a witness "like no other" and he should not be allowed to give oral evidence at a coronial inquest.

NZ cancer patient makes last chance dash to Australia

Tawhai Reti says being away from his children to get treatment in Australia has been "horrible"....

NZ cancer patient makes last chance dash to Australia

A New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment.

Teacher asked inappropriate questions before students' bedtime

Teacher asked inappropriate questions before students' bedtime

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Person dies in hospital after Canterbury e-scooter crash

A person has died following a crash involving an e-scooter.

Animals to replace people on UK bank notes

Animals will replace people on the next set of British pound bank notes. Photo: Getty Images

Animals to replace people on UK bank notes

Images of animals will feature on the next series of bank notes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and...

Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

The Dunedin Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under a new proposal. Photo: Gerard O...

Gregg's coffee factory in line for closure under new proposal

Dunedin's Gregg's coffee factory is in line for closure under proposed changes from its parent company.

Teacher struck off after filming for porn side-hustle at school

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Teacher struck off after filming for porn side-hustle at school

A teacher’s pornographic side-hustle saw her urinating on school property, including a child’s lost sunhat, then posting the videos online.

NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

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NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 - this one focused on vaccine injuries.

Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran

Smoke rises in the Kerman province, following a reported strike on its airport amid the US...

Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran

The US and Israel have pounded Iran with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war.

Cromwell College student second in national poetry competition

A Year 9 Cromwell College student has come second in the junior section of a national poetry competition.

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Ginny Andersen will take on the education portfolio. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election.

Tracking a far-flying flock of kea

A kea at Red Tarns. Doc says tagging the parrot is a cost-effective way of monitoring them. Photo...

Tracking a far-flying flock of kea

An unusually large flock of young kea visiting Canterbury's Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is part of a trial tracking the movements of the far-flying parrot.

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