Photographer set to launch first book
Photographer set to launch first book
Carlos Biggemann’s eyes have been sharply focused on the skies for two years.
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Man charged after police negotiators, AOS called out
Man charged after police negotiators, AOS called out
A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody on an assault charge, after he appeared to hold a woman hostage with a weapon in central Dunedin.
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Drivers told to keep their cool after pedestrians injured
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Drivers told to keep their cool after pedestrians injured
Police are calling for drivers to keep their cool in Dunedin’s bustling streets during the Fifa Women's World Cup, after two pedestrians were struck by a car at a busy intersection.
Study could crack genes ‘enigma’ for patients
Study could crack genes ‘enigma’ for patients
Newly released genetic testing research could pave the way for earlier intervention in the treatment of patients with genetic diseases — possibly even preventing such diseases from developing in...
Farm-polytech tie-up subject of TV show
Farm-polytech tie-up subject of TV show
A Central Otago farm which allows Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga students to roam free will feature on TVNZ 1’s Country Calendar this Sunday.
Uni thrift shop, sustainability hub wins international award
Uni thrift shop, sustainability hub wins international award
Systemic change in the way the University of Otago reuses, repairs and recycles waste has won the Te Oraka thrift shop and sustainability hub an International Green Gown Award.
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Pubs reach out to support Mitchells staff
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Pubs reach out to support Mitchells staff
As soon as the Mitchells Tavern fire was out, Stephen Morris’ phone started ringing constantly.
New rules for med students
New rules for med students
Medical students will soon have to follow a new informed consent process before working with patients while on clinical placements.
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Old interschool rivalries to be revived
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Old interschool rivalries to be revived
It will be a game of attrition — the team with the most players left standing at the end is most likely to be victorious.
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Slippery slope: Otago leads way in ice injuries
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Slippery slope: Otago leads way in ice injuries
They say falling down is part of life and getting back up is living.
Honorary doctorate moves dean
Honorary doctorate moves dean
Initially, Mindy Chen-Wishart was a tad sceptical when she was told she would receive an honorary doctor of laws from the University of Otago.
Fitness training before surgery helps recovery: study
Fitness training before surgery helps recovery: study
High intensity interval training for up to six weeks before major surgery can have a significant impact on recovery, with a 56% drop in post-operative complications and shorter stays in hospital, a...
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Robot dog being taught to deal with complicated environments
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Robot dog being taught to deal with complicated environments
Most dogs like to chew on expensive shoes, sniff in inappropriate places or terrorise the cat.
Scary Maclary - the robotic dog
Scary Maclary - the robotic dog
Most dogs like to chew on expensive shoes, sniff in inappropriate places or terrorise the cat.
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US superfan joins ‘global tribe with a common passion’ for tournament
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US superfan joins ‘global tribe with a common passion’ for tournament
Without football in her life, Natalie Smith reckons she would be a dribbling mess.
Football fan moves to Dunedin for FIFA Women's World Cup
Football fan moves to Dunedin for FIFA Women's World Cup
Without football in her life, Natalie Smith reckons she would be a dribbling mess.
Youth mental health focus of visit
Youth mental health focus of visit
As growing numbers of young people are becoming depressed, anxious and having suicidal thoughts, the University of Otago has secured a rare visit from one of the world’s leading student mental health specialists.
Hodgkins painting up for auction
Hodgkins painting up for auction
Collectors from around the world will be rubbing their hands together later this month when rare and important artworks by esteemed artists Frances Hodgkins, William Hodges and Charles Frederick Goldie go up for auction.
Chilly wet blast expected in South
Chilly wet blast expected in South
Southerners are being urged to restock their wood piles and keep the fires stoked as a frigid blast of snow down to 400m heads across much of the region mid-week.
Warning wet and wild days ahead
Warning wet and wild days ahead
Snow warnings for Sunday have been lifted but things are still set to get wet and wild in the South next week.