Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
Six Otago University medical students are back in the country after needing help to leave Tanzania during violent political unrest.
Beloved brew bash boundless bliss for beer buffs
Beloved brew bash boundless bliss for beer buffs
Costumes were the order of the day at the Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival yesterday.
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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’
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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’
Rumblings of revolt at embattled Columba College have been amplified now union members are calling for the resignation of both the school’s board chairs.
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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance
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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance
New Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has shaken up how the city’s elected representatives will govern the council.
Director of ‘Once Were Warriors’ Lee Tamahori dies
Director of ‘Once Were Warriors’ Lee Tamahori dies
One of the biggest names in New Zealand film-making has died.
Pupils hope to keep sealife safe, one bag of rubbish at a time
Pupils hope to keep sealife safe, one bag of rubbish at a time
A squad of thirteen 5-year-old children have taken it upon themselves to clean Dunedin.
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No conviction after assaulting daughter
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No conviction after assaulting daughter
A Dunedin businessman has avoided a conviction for assaulting his daughter — and his identity can never be revealed.
Aim of ‘sound sculpture’ to be ‘empathetic’
Aim of ‘sound sculpture’ to be ‘empathetic’
Mike O’Kane wanted to create something "empathetic" for Knox Church’s garden.
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Seaweed’s healing properties investigated
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Seaweed’s healing properties investigated
Seaweed can help us heal, a University of Otago researcher says.
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October weather broke many records
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October weather broke many records
After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.
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Anger at Nazi memorabilia being auctioned
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Anger at Nazi memorabilia being auctioned
Nazi memorabilia has no place at a Dunedin auction house, says a concerned resident urging the business to ditch the items.
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Dunedin exploring EU programme
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Dunedin exploring EU programme
European funds, resources and technology are on the horizon for Dunedin companies and researchers, a European Union (EU) Ambassador says.
Shooters to take shot at worlds
Shooters to take shot at worlds
Some of the country’s sharpest shooters will be in Dunedin this weekend to attempt to qualify for a spot at next year’s world championships.
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Plastic in dentistry to be studied
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Plastic in dentistry to be studied
As concerns continue to rise over the effects microplastics and nanoplastics have on human health, University of Otago dentistry researchers are now looking at their use in orthodontics.
Medicine shortage would kill in crisis: study
Medicine shortage would kill in crisis: study
Most New Zealanders like to think we could take care of ourselves and survive in the event of a nuclear war, a volcanic winter, or a bioengineered pandemic in the northern hemisphere.
Study shows bleak long Covid picture
Study shows bleak long Covid picture
"I almost wish I’d been in a car accident, because then at least I would have some support."
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Police have arrested a woman in connection with a shooting incident in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn last Sunday.
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
The health minister says the National Immunisation Week campaign has been a success, with more than 10,000 MMR vaccinations given.
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Public art piece stolen soon after being installed
Christchurch public art piece stolen soon after being installed
A public artwork has been stolen in Christchurch less than 24 hours after being installed.