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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project

Dr Jim Smith has been awarded the 2024 Roche Translational Cancer Research Fellowship. PHOTO:...

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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project

A new blood test for improved diagnosis and management of prostate cancer may only be a few years away, after an emerging Otago researcher received a major funding boost.

School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen

Broad Bay School pupils (from left) Vera, 8, Nazahah, 11, and Rosa, 9, sit in a wheelbarrow, one...

School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen

A Dunedin school has been left devastated after thieves stole gardening tools used by pupils and the community to maintain its grounds.

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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’

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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’

A Dunedin mother who says she intervened to stop a man filming her children getting changed at Moana Pool was left horrified as the event turned into a "citizen’s arrest".

More support for paramedics urged

University of Otago (Wellington) psychologist Renan Lopes de Lyra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

More support for paramedics urged

Researchers are calling on organisations that employ first responders to provide more support for paramedics who attend suicide callouts.

Teen three times over limit: police

A teenager police say was more than three times over the limit, stopped south of Dunedin, told officers he was driving to the North Island.

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DCC advised ageing roads need attention

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DCC advised ageing roads need attention

Ageing roads will need attention and significant investment is required in Three Waters assets, Dunedin councillors have been advised, as they consider the decades ahead.

Trespass order enforced

Trespass order enforced

Two police officers arrest a person at the entrance of Sammy’s after they were trespassed and refused to leave.

Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says

Alva Cadogan celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by flowers and balloons and family members ...

Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says

Not having a driver’s licence has been a key for Alva Cadogan making it to 100.

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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’

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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says he voted in favour of hiking fees 6% with a "heavy heart", but the increase could stave off further job cuts.

Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti

A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.

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Overgrown verge not a priority for council

St Clair resident Andrea Edwards pushes through the long grass in the verge outside her home that...

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Overgrown verge not a priority for council

A St Clair woman is "embarrassed" by the overgrown grass verges around her home, but the council says aesthetics and beauty are not its priority.

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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’

Dunedin historical abuse survivor Peter Curzon was unimpressed by Prime Minister Christopher...

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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’

A Dunedin survivor of historical physical and sexual abuse says he was brought to tears by the government’s apology and remains unsatisfied.

Church pleased construction has started

Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.

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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’

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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’

Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been left "dumbfounded" by the Sport Integrity Commission’s decision to publicly out him as a drug cheat.

Finn family magic

Neil (front) and Elroy Finn perform World Where You Live as part of Crowded House's 2024 Gravity...

Finn family magic

Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.

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Rising seas will affect city schools

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Rising seas will affect city schools

Three Dunedin schools have been red flagged as being in danger of flooding as sea levels rise due to climate change.

Studying viruses to combat superbugs

Dr Leah Smith, of Otago University, says her research into phage therapy could be the key in the...

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".

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Update for councillors on CEO expected

Council chief executive Sandy Graham. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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.

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.

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