School principals warn of staffing shortage
'Actually a crisis': Principals warn of staffing shortage
Southland is among several regions declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough staff for the coming year.
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world.
Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa
Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa
Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you would be forgiven for thinking it came early yesterday as temperatures soared across the motu.
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
Sadly, if it were not for World War 2 pilots getting shards of shattered plastic from aeroplane windscreens in their eyes, the world’s most successful and innovative cataract treatment may never...
‘Friends for life’
‘Friends for life’
Members of StarJam Dunedin’s enjoy themselves at the unofficial end-of-year party at the Wingatui Function Centre last night.
Surgical gear often contaminated
Surgical gear often contaminated
A senior doctor at Dunedin Hospital is sick of turning up to work not knowing whether operations will be delayed due to human remains being found on equipment.
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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says
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Bayfield High threats ‘sarcastic’, teen says
A teenager who threatened to "shoot up" a Dunedin high school said he thought his emails were funny.
Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women
Pelvic organ prolapse ‘incredibly common’ in women
Despite how common the condition is, pelvic organ prolapse is not a popular topic of discussion for women, doctors or even health researchers.
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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says
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Lack of jobs frustrating, nurse says
After juggling motherhood and an intense schedule, a Dunedin nursing graduate says the lack of employment opportunities has been "frustrating".
Leading the way
Leading the way
Members of the University of Otago Leading Thinkers initiative celebrated the organisation’s 21st anniversary at an event at the Staff Club last night.
Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
Dunedin busy preparing to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
Surprisingly, organisers of this year’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations are disappointed the forecast is for warm and sunny weather.
‘Sounds of Taieri 2024’ features students’ songs
‘Sounds of Taieri 2024’ features students’ songs
You've heard of the Dunedin Sound. Now get ready for the Taieri Sound.
Constant changes criticised
Constant changes criticised
A former boss of the delayed new Dunedin hospital build has spoken out against repeated leadership changes, saying the tactic doesn’t make sense.
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
Dunedin city councillors have criticised a supermarket giant for displaying a lack of awareness about broken glass in north Dunedin.
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
Stopping people from having "dessert wines with their elegant dinner", among other unintended consequences, needs to be considered when adjusting Dunedin’s alcohol rules, councillors say.
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
Serious injury in Fairfield crash
One person was seriously injured and trapped in their car following a crash in Dunedin yesterday.
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'More assertive steps should have been taken'
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'More assertive steps should have been taken'
More assertive steps should have been taken to assess Olivia Podmore when she expressed suicidal ideation, an inquest has heard.
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
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‘Ripple effects’ from cutting English courses
The refugee community is reeling from the confirmation Otago Polytechnic has cut English language learning courses.
Abused siblings fail in final bid to access father's assets
Abused siblings fail in final bid to access father's assets
The adult children of a man who abused and tormented them when they were young have lost a last-ditch legal bid to gain access to $700,000 worth of his assets, which he left in trust to another...
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
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First signs of town hall refurbishment
New signs may adorn the Dunedin Town Hall for up to five years while the complex is seismically assessed and refurbished.