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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 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.

Octagon packed for hīkoi

More than 1000 people packed the Octagon today in support of a hīkoi bound for Wellington.

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Changes to semesters studied

Hundreds of people will graduate from the University of Otago in two ceremonies today. PHOTO:...

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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.

Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch

Middlemarch farmers Gus and Tara helped split the Swanni into three pieces and buried each in the...

Bush shirt returns to nature in Middlemarch

Outdoor apparel giant Swanndri says an experiment burying a 50-year-old bush shirt into the ground shows the ability of strong wool to return to nature at the end of its life.

Walking through the arch of memories

Retired staff sergeant Charlie Boyes and Carisbrook School pupil Isabelle Buchanan-McKenzie open...

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

Urgent Doctors general manager Adam O’Byrne said the decision was made due to increasing pressure...

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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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IVY’s success climbing

IVY members (from left) are drummer Ocean Wilson, bassist Connor Cooper, lead singer and...

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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.

Gearing up to zap competition in Germany

Apprentice electrician Kent Marshall is off to the WorldSkills Competition in Germany after...

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.

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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving

Team effort ... Runners (from left) Akein Wickramagedara, Cole Skipper and Jack Waterworth, all...

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Overcoming obstacles to get up and moving

A lot of hay bales, lengths of camo netting, a bouncy castle and plenty of mud made for a good day out at Wingatui.

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