Studying viruses to combat superbugs
Studying viruses to combat superbugs
An Otago researcher hopes a recently awarded fellowship will help develop a crucial first step in the fight against "superbugs".
Walking through the arch of memories
Walking through the arch of memories
A historic memorial got a new lease of life in Caversham yesterday as old and young joined together to mark Armistice Day.
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
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Thousands lose access to urgent doctors
Tens of thousands of residents will not be able to access Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Care for after-hours care from next week.
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Update for councillors on CEO expected
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Update for councillors on CEO expected
Dunedin city councillors appear set to get an update today relating to an investigation into the conduct of council chief executive Sandy Graham.
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IVY’s success climbing
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IVY’s success climbing
A Dunedin alternative rock band is "completely shocked" to have been named "people’s choice" at a national music award ceremony.
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Changes to semesters studied
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Changes to semesters studied
Plans to decrease the length of a semester from 13 weeks to 12 weeks are on the table at the University of Otago.
Refilling reservoir almost complete
Refilling reservoir almost complete
Refilling the Ross Creek Reservoir in Dunedin could be completed this week, following a long-running repairs and maintenance project.
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Concise questioning trial floated
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Concise questioning trial floated
Waffly queries and having one person ask a series of questions on the trot may soon fall foul of Dunedin City Council expectations.
Gearing up to zap competition in Germany
Gearing up to zap competition in Germany
Since Kent Marshall was a boy, he has been dismantling, fixing and rebuilding all kinds of electrical equipment - even the family oven - all without electrocuting himself.
One dead, child hurt in kindergarten crash tragedy
One dead, child hurt in kindergarten crash tragedy
An adult is dead and a child injured after a water tanker crashed through a fence at a small-town Victoria kindergarten.
What is NZ's most popular pet name?
Luna most popular pet name for sixth straight year
If you thought naming your beloved pooch or feline Luna was innovative think again - as it's the most popular pet name in NZ for the sixth year in a row.
Further charges not ruled out for former funeral director
Further charges not ruled out for former funeral director
Police say they aren't ruling out further charges for a former Auckland funeral director accused of interfering with human remains.
Govt to abolish strip searches of children in care
Govt to abolish strip searches of children in care
The government has announced law changes aimed at better protecting people in state care, ahead of Tuesday's formal apology for historical abuse.
Protesters fight planned cycleway closure
Frustrated protesters fight planned cycleway closure in Christchurch
About 200 people gathered on Saturday to protest the possible closure of a Christchurch cycleway.
Decision to bar journalist reversed
Decision to bar journalist from abuse apology reversed
An investigative journalist who was barred from attending the national apology to survivors of abuse in care has now been granted accreditation.
Man killed by falling turbine blade at wind farm
Man killed by falling turbine blade at Victoria wind farm
A wind farm worker has been killed after being crushed by a falling turbine blade in Australia.
Jamie Oliver pulls 'insensitive' children's book from sale
Jamie Oliver pulls 'insensitive' children's book from sale
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has withdrawn his latest children's book from sale after criticism it stereotyped members of Australia's Indigenous community.
Elderly man dies after suspected arson attack
Elderly man dies after suspected arson attack
An elderly man injured in a fire at a block of flats in Stokes Valley last week has died.
Trump urges Putin not to escalate Ukraine war
Trump urges Putin not to escalate Ukraine war
US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war.
Driver became 'aggressive' after learning he was disqualified
Driver became 'aggressive' after learning he was disqualified
A Dunedin man told police to "get stuffed" and locked himself inside his car before fleeing at speed after officers told him he was a disqualified driver.