Opinion

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Impoverished school lunch scheme robs kids of learning

Mac and cheese, served up ad nauseum to Otago students. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Impoverished school lunch scheme robs kids of learning

Judgey much, prime minister? The prime minister’s widely condemned comments about the school lunch programme reveal his poor underlying values — and also his confusion.

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By ships we live

A steamship departs Otago Harbour past Harington Point. — Otago Witness, 13.1.1925 
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By ships we live

At last night’s special meeting of the Otago Harbour Board the Chairman (Mr D. Larnach) submitted the annual report for the year ended December 31, 1924.

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Health package lacking detail

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

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Health package lacking detail

"Healthcare boost means seeing a GP, faster" was the bold headline on Health Minister Simeon Brown’s announcement on Monday.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Letters to the Editor: cyclists, Trump and eternal life

The main street of Milton. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Letters to the Editor: cyclists, Trump and eternal life

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the dangers of cycling, Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy, and the problem with life eternal.

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The blues, the reds, the shoes and dogs

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The blues, the reds, the shoes and dogs

When I tell them I was Elvis’ nutritionist, some people refuse to believe me.

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Coolidge, wirephoto inagurated

President Calvin Coolidge is inaugurated at the Capitol, Washington on March 4, 1925. — Otago...

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Coolidge, wirephoto inagurated

In a brilliant but unpretentious pageant President Coolidge took the oath as thirtieth President of the United states.

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Nato — the late, great alliance

Attending a meeting of European leaders in London are (from left) French President Emmanuel...

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Nato — the late, great alliance

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) retired to its sickbed as soon as Donald Trump won the presidential election last November.

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AI tech and handing in your course work

No help requested or required ... But try saying no to Copilot. PHOTO: REUTERS

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AI tech and handing in your course work

Students constantly navigate their relationship with technology.

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Hands across the water

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in the...

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Hands across the water

Life is a ceaseless search to find like-minded people and share with them ideas, findings and creations which will benefit all. Life is also an interminable obstacle course, keeping clear of those...

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Letters to the Editor: Bath St, Whakatipu gondola, Trump

Gabriella Farrell, the sole student who turned up for a campus area clean-up. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Letters to the Editor: Bath St, Whakatipu gondola, Trump

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including Bath St, a potential Whakatipu gondola and the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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To the alps by service car

The first commercial motor tour to reach Niger Hut, Mt Aspiring, operated by a White Star service...

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To the alps by service car

Having just returned from a trip to Mount Aspiring, two Dunedin ladies express themselves as being delighted with the scenery and splendour of a journey that is not well known.

Fully funding the Tunnels Trail opportunity not to be missed

Visitors explore the Chain Hills tunnel, planned to be part of a cycle trail between Dunedin and...

Fully funding the Tunnels Trail opportunity not to be missed

Imagine a Dunedin where everyone young and old, rich and poor has access to a safe, scenic and sustainable transport option that promotes health, adventure and economic growth.