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Neurosurgery fundraising hits $3m
The future of the southern neurosurgery service is now assured, with the announcement $3 million has been raised for the Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Otago.
Brides want to save the world
The Mayan calendar predicts the world will end next month, but a bevy of brides is set to appease the gods in Waitati tomorrow.
Sensitive university data stolen
Police are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.
Tourist bailed over two-death crash
A 20-year-old woman visiting New Zealand from China has been granted bail after appearing in court to face two counts of careless driving causing death.
Tourist charged over crash
Police have charged a 20-year-old woman visiting from China with two charges of careless driving causing death following a double fatal crash near Cromwell.
Two motorcyclists killed
Two male motorcyclists are confirmed dead - and two young women are seriously injured - after a crash on the Lindis Pass this afternoon.
Farm worker killed as tractor rolls into gully
A 59-year-old farm worker died when his tractor overturned and plunged down a steep slope on a Teviot farm, near Millers Flat in central Otago yesterday afternoon.
Sir Bob Jones: Bain case disgrace
The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.
Snow and gales for South Island
Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.
Shrek makes a comeback. Kind of
Since the death of celebrity sheep Shrek in June 2011, a Queenstown taxidermist has been inundated with inquiries into the status of his most high-profile "client".
Waterways threatened by green waste - Fish & Game
The green waste dumped and leaching into Dunedin's urban streams is "offensive" and endangering the brown trout, Fish & Game says.
Truck crashes on Lindis Pass, blocking highway
A truck driver was trapped in his vehicle when it crashed on Lindis Pass early this morning, blocking the major Otago highway for several hours.
Courtney still beating up the boys
Otago's Courtney Duncan is still beating up the boys, even though she reckons she's "not up to speed yet".
Man choked to death on favourite treat
An Alexandra rest home resident who loved sweets choked to death on one of his favourites, Turkish Delight, the Alexandra Coroners Court heard.
Dunedin council staff cuts cost $600,000
Shedding staff cost the Dunedin City Council more than $600,000 in the last year, and more than half the money went to two senior managers.
Jail for stealing $240k from uni
An accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.
Stolen safe found with $11,000 cash
A safe containing almost $11,000 in cash has been found in bush in the Catlins - missed by thieves who took passports and jewellery in another compartment.
All down the line: Christchurch to Oamaru
Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.