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Polytechs have work to do: Simmonds

The Southern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic are in a good position, but there is work to do for them to become standalone institutions, the tertiary education minister says.

Hundreds sampling university life

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson welcomes 396 secondary school students to the...

Hundreds sampling university life

Nearly 400 secondary school students from across the country were welcomed to the University of Otago yesterday, where they will try out campus life this week, as part of Hands-On at Otago.

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A US flag flutters amid the remains of burnt buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of...

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.

Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.

Tunnel Beach track to stay closed until mid 2025

Coastal Otago's most popular track is expected to remain closed until mid year after it was extensively damaged in the October floods.

A barrier to progress

REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

A barrier to progress

Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.

More time for say on plan

More time for say on plan

The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.

Power out after vegetation hits lines

Electricity was lost at places such as Sawyers Bay and Roseneath today after vegetation struck power lines.

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

New Zealand Antarctic Society South Island vice-president Hubertien Wichers presents award...

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

Dunedin Palestinian rally organiser Rinad Tamimi holds a Palestinian flag at the Museum Reserve....

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

Mobile rigs, believed to be used for lighting and blue screens, loom above a set under...

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.

Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries

Emergency services at the scene this morning. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries

A pedestrian has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after an incident involving a car.

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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser

Dunedin sportsmen Nick Parata (left) and Bob Martin take a break after half of the 72 holes they...

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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser

It may not be their best sport and they may have lost an awful lot of balls but the Cancer Society’s coffers scored thanks to two young Otago sportsmen.

Businessman denies rape charge

A prominent Dunedin businessman has been charged with rape, but denies the allegation.

Time for painting

Time for painting

Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.

Two-car crash on Stafford St

Emergency services at the scene of a crash in Stafford St this afternoon. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Two-car crash on Stafford St

Stafford St in central Dunedin was closed this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash.

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Person rescued after 10m fall

A person is winched up to an Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust helicopter after falling 10m...

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Person rescued after 10m fall

A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.

Devotees promoting ancient horse breed

Riding Norwegian fjord horses at a beach near Warrington yesterday are (from left) Ariana...

Devotees promoting ancient horse breed

If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.

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