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    Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated

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    Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated

    Vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has apologised for blindsiding staff with drastic cuts to University of Otago scholarships.

    New sea ice research results ‘shocking’

    Braving the midwinter conditions at noon near Scott Base, are (from left) science technician Hue...

    New sea ice research results ‘shocking’

    Is it midnight or midday — at this time of year, it is almost impossible to tell at Scott Base.

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    Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account

    The threat of a pipe bomb at the meeting had been made over Instagram. Photo: Getty Images

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    Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account

    The arbitrary permanent deletion by Meta of a Dunedin dance school’s Instagram account containing years of memories has left the school’s owner feeling "violated".

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    Summit offers chance for global break

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    Summit offers chance for global break

    A Dunedin band feels it is on the verge of breaking out globally after being selected among the best independent acts from New Zealand.

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    Council finances hot topic at meeting

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    Council finances hot topic at meeting

    Spending was top of mind for the candidates and crowd at one of Dunedin’s first public meetings of the local body election campaign.

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    Thrills: ‘I just love being in the kart’

    Mosgiel resident Jack McGrath races along the KartSport Dunedin club track yesterday. PHOTOS:...

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    Thrills: ‘I just love being in the kart’

    Motorsport is not just a sport for Jack McGrath, it is an emotion.

    Pacing themselves

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    Pacing themselves

    The under-10 competitors (below) begin racing in the final round of the Ariki Athletics and Harriers Club Kids XC Series at Chingford Park yesterday, while at the end of the race Ruby Wells, 6, ...

    Flooded with inspiration

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    Flooded with inspiration

    Award-winning composer and violinist Nathaniel Otley performs at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Saturday.

    Hip-hop til you drop

    St Hilda's Collegiate School team Dynamix.

    Hip-hop til you drop

    The Otago and Southland Hip-Hop Unite NZ Schools Regional Competition attracted 72 teams to the Regent Theatre in Dunedin on Saturday.

    Greens call to rally, get organised for 2026 election

    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick addresses membership at the annual meeting in Wellington....

    Greens call to rally, get organised for 2026 election

    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has urged the membership to rally and get organised for next year's election.

    Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies

    Jim Lovell commanded Apollo 13, the only Apollo mission scheduled to land on the Moon which did...

    Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies

    US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival, has died aged 97.

    Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests

    Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. Photo: Reuters (file)

    Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests

    European leaders have welcomed  US President Donald Trump's plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to protect security interests.

    Strong winds force ferry cancellations

    Bluebridge has cancelled three sailings while the InterIslander has also cancelled the Aratere's...

    Strong winds force ferry cancellations

    Cook Strait passenger ferry sailings have been cancelled due to strong winds and large swells.

    Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

    James Gardner-Hopkins has been accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women who made submissions...

    Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

    Multiple female lawyers claim that a former senior partner who was suspended for drunkenly groping interns at a Christmas party has been using a social media platform to intimidate them.

    Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

    Russian leader Vladimir Putin (left) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: Reuters

    Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

    US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday.

    One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

    File photo: RNZ/Tim Brown

    One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

    One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.

    Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

    Joshua Oliver appearing in court via video link. He was sentenced to just over 6 years for...

    Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

    Warning: sexual content. When a woman sexually violated after a work party was offered reparation by her attacker at sentencing, she thought it'd be paid "then and there".

    Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

    A Tesla Model 3. Photo: Getty Images

    Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

    A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the salesman promised it would.

    Needy pet owners get helping hand

    The Petstock Foundation and the NZ Food Network are launching Big Hearts Project 2025. Photo:...

    Needy pet owners get helping hand

    The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by the Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.

    Important information as polling looms

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    Important information as polling looms

    Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It’s time again for local elections. 
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