Study takes new angle on spread of tuberculosis
As tuberculosis (Tb) continues to kill about a million people a year around the globe, research has turned to studying whether people with Tb who show no symptoms are unknowingly spreading it.
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‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear
‘Sick’ haunted house spreads scary season’s fear
Gravestones, parts of decomposing skeletons reaching out of the ground, things with sharp teeth and a cackling witch
Discovery exceeds all expectations
Discovery exceeds all expectations
Researchers are soaking up huge amounts of information after discovering 41 new species of sponge in Fiordland.
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Attempts to conserve the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin may have just reached a turning point, after landmark genomic research found the species is actually made up of three distinct subspecies.
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Efforts to recalibrate law to recognise Māori interests have won a University of Otago academic a Royal Society Te Apārangi award.
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Otago and Southland residents are being reminded to stay "well clear" of trees and damaged buildings — particularly over the next few days as the regions are set to be hit with more strong winds.
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
Millions of dollars worth of insurance claims are flooding in following widespread disruption and significant damage to Otago and Southland properties and infrastructure.
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Farmers, residents criticise support
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Farmers, residents criticise support
Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather — generally speaking — is getting warmer, trampers are eager to start heading for the hills.
Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here
Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here
The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
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Happy 100th homage ‘lovely surprise’
For nearly 100 years, Bill Jenkinson has always sung like there is no tomorrow.
Museum celebrates locomotive turning 153
Museum celebrates locomotive turning 153
Josephine was the belle of the ball at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday, when a large crowd turned out to celebrate her 153rd birthday.
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
Threat to bomb mosque leads to arrest
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close
Vehicles trapped in snow as state highways close
Drivers are trapped in heavy snow on two alpine passes as wintry weather closes state highways - including SH1 north of Dunedin - in the already storm-battered South.
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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall
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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall
‘‘It didn't make a huge noise like you would expect. It came down slowly and gently. It was surreal.’’
Researchers find 41 new sponge species
Researchers find 41 new sponge species
Researchers are soaking up huge amounts of information after discovering 41 new species of sponge in Fiordland.
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu
When you lose someone so close, Prof Jonathan Lemalu says it puts a whole new perspective on life.
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
Mt Cook pic people’s favourite
For obvious reasons, Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award winner