Super-healing patch research gets funding
Super-healing patch research gets funding
Imagine being able to buy a sticking plaster off the supermarket shelf that has advanced biomedical technology woven into it, to speed up the healing process.
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‘Unsung heroes’ of community corrections
‘Unsung heroes’ of community corrections
Community corrections staff were called "unsung heroes" at the opening of their new base in Dunedin.
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Brothers behind revival of boat shed
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Brothers behind revival of boat shed
Life is but a dream for two Brighton brothers, now that they own the township’s historic boat shed.
Cultural scholarship winner
Cultural scholarship winner
Some may say a con of studying Spanish in Chile is, there are no siestas after lunch there.
Local snapper gets international recognition
Local snapper gets international recognition
The first time, he was brought to tears. Now, after winning the same international photography award for the second time, Carlos Biggemann is almost speechless.
Cuddles not the most approachable creature
Cuddles not the most approachable creature
Canterbury Museum's resident tarantula, Cuddles, has found a new temporary home. But who wants to handle a "cheeky" spider with cm-long fangs?
'Turning blue rubbish into blue gold'
'Turning blue rubbish into blue gold'
The humble plastic milk bottle lid has long been a common sight at Dunedin’s landfill.
Home exhibits show cancelled
Home exhibits show cancelled
A focus on recovering from the Covid lockdowns appears to have led to the cancellation of this year’s Home and Leisure Show at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Cuddles not most approachable creature
Cuddles not most approachable creature
In the past, Otago Museum curators have been more than happy to handle their various multi-legged insects, arachnids and invertebrates - even putting them on their face.
Brick show visitors inspired to make own creations
Brick show visitors inspired to make own creations
Adults and children alike were left wide-eyed by a selection of monsters, pirates, storm troopers and a giant crocodile at the Dunedin Brick Show.
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Actors shown how to ‘up their game’ by a master
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Actors shown how to ‘up their game’ by a master
One of the big guns of acting coaching has been brought to Dunedin, to upskill local actors for potential roles in upcoming film projects in the southern region.
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Student alerts Otago Uni to security breach
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Student alerts Otago Uni to security breach
A major investigation is under way at the University of Otago after its digital security system was breached, and private student and staff information was accessed.
Live broadcast marks centenary
Live broadcast marks centenary
Rather than tuning in, members of the public turned up to watch a live radio broadcast celebrating a century since the Otago Radio Association first hit the airwaves.
Crowds turn out for last-minute voting
Crowds turn out for last-minute voting
Hundreds of people have turned out in central Dunedin this morning to cast last-minute votes in the local body elections.
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‘We’ll always be the baddest band in the land’
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‘We’ll always be the baddest band in the land’
For a band which has reaped a reputation for being the heart-breaking, bad-to-the-bone boys of rock’n’roll for four decades, George Thorogood and The Destroyers seem unsettlingly saintly.
History of Chinese New Zealanders in the spotlight
History of Chinese New Zealanders in the spotlight
Exploring where the past meets the present is the aim of 15 young leaders from the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Leadership Network, who are visiting Otago this weekend.
Charity walkers set out on final leg of journey
Charity walkers set out on final leg of journey
Sweating bullets one day, freezing their fuzzy feet off the next — a panda and a sloth have been well out of their comfort zones while walking along State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Dunedin...
Gold award recognises passion for culture and creativity
Gold award recognises passion for culture and creativity
Set during the chaos of creation and a cataclysmic war between the Maori Gods, Vincent Egan’s virtual reality game Mythik Tane has won a gold award at the prestigious New Zealand Best...
Big farm fire near Glenorchy under control
Big farm fire near Glenorchy under control
A large fire on farm land at Mt Creighton, near Glenorchy, has been brought under control by helicopters with monsoon buckets.
Avalanche warning for Aoraki/Mt Cook
'Considerable danger': Avalanche warning for Aoraki/Mt Cook
The mountain safety council has issued a warning about "dangerous avalanche conditions".