Exam asked students to write about boy forced to drop pants
NCEA level 2 English exams asked students to write about a boy with long hair being bullied and asked to pull down his pants to prove his gender.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let govt withhold food stamps
Trump asks Supreme Court to let govt withhold food stamps
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to halt a judge's order requiring it to promptly fully fund this month's food aid benefits for 42 million low-income Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown.
'Fed up' health workers vote to strike again
'Fed up' health workers vote to strike again
Thousands of Allied Health workers have voted to strike, saying mediation this week failed to deliver safer staffing levels and address cost-of-living pressures.
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank at record high
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank at record high
Israeli settlers carried out at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during October, marking the biggest monthly total since UN officials began tracking such incidents in 2006.
Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes
Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes
The US gathered intelligence last year that Israel’s military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
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.
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
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 for Dunedin businessman after assaulting daughter
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No conviction for Dunedin businessman 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.