Ten thousand New Zealanders may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis:
Toxoplasma is the leading cause of infectious eye diseases globally and a major ...
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10,000 New Zealanders may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis: Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis ...
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Man, 77, missing in Dunedin found safe and well: He was last seen in the Kenmure area at about 10.30pm yesterday.
1news.co.nz/2025/06/20/concerns-for-man-77-missing-in-dunedin-since-last-night/
Urgent Otago meetings held to oppose fast-tracking gold mine: The Bendigo-Ophir gold mine is being submitted for fast-track approval by Australian company ...
1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/urgent-otago-meetings-held-to-oppose-fast-tracking-bendigo-mine/
Melatonin to be sold over the counter; psilocybin to be prescribed: The government has signalled melatonin will become available over the counter ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/melatonin-be-sold-over-counter-psilocybin-be-prescribed-rnz
One dead, three injured after vehicle rolls on Central Otago farm: Emergency services were called to the property near Millers Flat about 10pm.
1news.co.nz/2025/06/20/one-dead-three-injured-after-vehicle-rolls-on-central-otago-farm/
Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC: Nearly half the population of Otago had active Accident Compensation Corporation injury claims last year ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/accident-numbers-putting-pressure-acc
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for: About 180 people attended a meeting opposing Central Otago’s upcoming gold-mining project ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/more-clarity-impacts-gold-mining-called
Proposed Central Otago goldmine opponents ramp up campaign: Opponents of a proposed Central Otago goldmine have ramped up their campaign this week ...
odt.co.nz/business/proposed-central-otago-goldmine-opponents-ramp-campaign-rnz
Obituary: teacher and rugby pied piper: There is a story told by long-serving Otago rugby manager and union president Des Smith that sums up rather well the ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/obituary-teacher-and-rugby-pied-piper
Tough new vape rules set to kick in: Disposable vape fans will see their habit go up in smoke from Tuesday as tough new vape rules kick in ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/tough-new-vape-rules-set-kick-rnz
'Avoid driving': Ice closes inland highways: Two southern highways have been closed because of ice and drivers are being advised to street clear ...
odt.co.nz/regions/ice-closes-inland-highways
Could the answer to the male fertility crisis be lurking in your cat's litter tray?
telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/could-the-answer-to-the-male-fertility-crisis-be-cat-litter/
Whale caught in cray line near Moeraki freed: A young humpback whale entangled in ropes and in "immediate danger" off the coast of a small fishing ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/whale-caught-cray-line-near-moeraki-freed
Youth offending drops with safe, stable housing - study: The study found that 3 years after moving into public housing, alleged offences and court charges among ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/564781/youth-offending-drops-with-safe-stable-housing-study
Project reminder of beauty of city: A University of Otago student has taken it upon herself to remind people of the beauty of Dunedin by creating 100 paintings ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/project-reminder-beauty-city
‘Zen room’ adds to absurdity: councillor: A "zen room" that could feature plants and a video of a waterfall proposed for the new $54 million Otago ...
odt.co.nz/regions/%E28098zen-room%E28099-adds-absurdity-councillor
Otago school expansion targeted in $27m Government spend: The investment will add 12 new classrooms to Queenstown's Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ...
rnz.co.nz/news/top/564645/otago-school-expansion-targeted-in-27m-government-spend
Census scrapped, replaced by 'administrative data': New Zealanders have filled out their last traditional Census form, with the five-yearly count ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/census-scrapped-replaced-administrative-data
New to speaking English but singing no issue: Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-speaking-english-singing-no-issue
Minor injuries as Roxburgh crash reduces road to one lane: Traffic was disrupted after a crash in Roxburgh this afternoon. Police said they were alerted to a ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/minor-injuries-roxburgh-crash-reduces-road-one-lane
Warnings black ice may close inland roads: Parts of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo have been reduced to 50kmh per hour and roads will be closed if conditions ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/warnings-black-ice-may-close-inland-roads
‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked: Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/%E28098remarkable-life-achievement%E28099-marked
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease: An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/564822/genetic-marker-found-for-rare-children-s-brain-disease
Fully electric Hilux created to prove point: A Central Otago cherry grower is keen to put his new electric Toyota Hilux ute "to the test" to see how it ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/fully-electric-hilux-created-prove-point
Missing US student found safe and 'in good health': Private investigators looking for an American aviation student missing from Palmerston North for ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/missing-students-mother-flies-us-rnz
Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson dies: Former All Blacks great Stu Wilson has died at the age of 70. Wilson was regarded as one of the world's finest ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/former-all-blacks-captain-stu-wilson-dies
First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor: Former Otago rower Ben Mason won his first elite international medal in dramatic fashion at the opening world cup ...
odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/first-elite-medal-ex-otago-competitor
Organic vege grower in liquidation: A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar ...
odt.co.nz/business/organic-vege-grower-liquidation
Small South Otago school raises nearly $60,000 by selling butter: Westgold, which was supplying the butter blocks for school fundraisers, had to put their prices ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/564529/small-south-otago-school-raises-nearly-60-000-by-selling-butter
'Regrettable' food mishap at Otago Uni hall: Caterers providing meals for live-in students at an Otago University hall have stopped serving food to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/regrettable-food-mishap-otago-uni-hall
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?: The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under ...
odt.co.nz/news/world/global-insight-us-headed-authoritarian-rule
ORC opposes mine expansion: The planned expansion to an East Otago gold mine should be "declined in full", the Otago Regional Council says ...
odt.co.nz/business/orc-opposes-mine-expansion
Last year’s Octacan effort caned: Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/last-year%E28099s-octacan-effort-caned
Impatient Otago drivers 'putting firefighters' lives at risk': An impatient driver who put firefighters' lives at risk by speeding through an accident scene near ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/impatient-otago-drivers-putting-firefighters-lives-risk
Dean Foxcroft leaving Otago for CD: Former Otago captain Dean Foxcroft will suit up for Central Districts next summer. The 27-year-old declined to comment when ...
odt.co.nz/sport/cricket/dean-foxcroft-leaving-otago-cd
Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k: Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/tiny-otago-school-says-govt-wont-return-50k
Crash partially closes Lindis Pass: Traffic is down to one lane through the Lindis Pass after a car crash this morning. A police spokeswoman said they were ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/crash-partially-closes-lindis-pass
Red passes the stick to next generation: A Search and Rescue dog with almost a decade of in-the-field experience has ended his career with one final win ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/red-passes-stick-next-generation
Warning of ice, fog and snow in South: Motorists are warned to drive to conditions due to ice, fog and snow in parts of Otago and Southland today.
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/warning-ice-fog-and-snow-south
Person in critical condition after car fire: One person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a car fire in Otago.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/564687/person-in-critical-condition-after-car-fire
Boil water notices for Central Otago towns: Boil water notices have been issued for Ranfurly, Omakau and Ophir after recent rainfall and snowmelt made the ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/boil-water-notices-central-otago-towns
Prominent buildings nearing completion: A group of prominent buildings in Dunedin’s city centre are nearing completion. The Otago Regional Council’s new premises ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/prominent-buildings-nearing-completion
Pedestrian dies in Central Otago crash : Emergency services were called to Roxburgh after a pedestrian was hit by a car on State Highway 8.
1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/pedestrian-dies-in-central-otago-crash/
Heavy rain in North Otago 'may approach warning level': Forecasters have issued a heavy rain watch for North Otago this morning as a slow-moving front ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/heavy-rain-north-otago-may-approach-warning-level
How rich is your region?: Spending in Otago is up, unemployment is low, but Queenstown has some of the most unaffordable housing.
odt.co.nz/business/how-rich-your-region
'Unsafe driver behaviour' at accident sites concerns FENZ: Fire and Emergency New Zealand has noted more dangerous "near misses" by frustrated ...
1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/unsafe-driver-behaviour-at-accident-sites-concerns-fenz/
Commemorative shield to make debut: What better way to recognise a fallen totara than by putting his name on a fallen totara. The Tuppy Diack Shield will make ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/commemorative-shield-make-debut
Striking pink-fleshed apples grown in Otago: Some of the first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand are being picked from trees in Otago.
odt.co.nz/rural-life/horticulture/striking-pink-fleshed-apples-grown-otago
Middlemarch cut off as snow settles in the South: State Highway 87 has closed as snow starts to settle in parts of the South where warnings are in place for ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/freezing-start-ahead-big-snow-dump
Taieri stand tall in tough battle against Varsity: There is no substitute for a good defence. And Taieri certainly produced a tenacious effort with their backs ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/club-rugby/taieri-stand-tall-tough-battle-against-varsity
Warnings as winter blasts into the South: Winter has truly arrived in the South, as some state highway routes are closed. Snow showers may affect the Dunedin to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/warnings-winter-blasts-south
Man who violated cellmate to be released: A high-risk Otago prisoner who violated his cellmate will be released after six years behind bars. Raymond John Belsey ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/man-who-violated-cellmate-be-released
NZ population likely to reach six million by 2040: New Zealand's population is likely to reach six million before 2040, from the current 5.3 million ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/nz-population-likely-reach-six-million-2040-rnz
Division one spot up for grabs in schools competition: St Kevin’s College will meet Mount Aspiring College for a shot at being elevated to division one in the ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/division-one-spot-grabs-schools-competition
Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops: An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/birthday-boy-gets-unwelcome-present-cops
‘Intense storm’ on sun prompting aurora activity: As Otago’s skies light up with spectacular auroral displays again, the question has been asked — are we seeing ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/%E28098intense-storm%E28099-sun-prompting-aurora-activity
Otago Cabs accused of exploitation: A "luxury" Otago taxi company, and the man behind it, have been hauled before the court ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/otago-cabs-accused-exploitation
Man allegedly stole $150,000 of goods in marketplace scam: A 36-year-old man has been arrested over fleecing Facebook Marketplace users of $150 ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/man-allegedly-stole-150000-goods-marketplace-scam
Wuhan scientist arrested for smuggling toxic parasites into US: Chengxuan Han told officers the packages contained ‘biological material related to roundworms’
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/10/wuhan-scientist-arrested-smuggling-toxic-parasites-us/
The ‘Man-Eater’ Screwworm Is Coming: After a decades-long campaign to beat the parasites down to Panama, they’re speeding back up north.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2025/05/screwworms-outbreak-united-states/682925/
Cut-back in facilities alarms midwifery body: Slashing the number of birthing rooms by 40% at the new Dunedin hospital is worrying midwives ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/cut-back-facilities-alarms-midwifery-body
WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice: The government is shifting its work and safety regulator's priorities from enforcement to advice ...
odt.co.nz/business/worksafe-shakeup-shift-enforcement-advice
Public toilets in Oamaru 'significantly damaged' in car crash: Waitaki District Council advised in a post to Facebook on Sunday that the public toilets on Awamoa ...
1news.co.nz/2025/06/01/public-toilets-in-oamaru-significantly-damaged-in-car-crash/
Former Otago Spirit captain tackling agribusiness: Julia Gorinski reckons some of the skills she learned on the rugby field may come in handy in her new role in ...
odt.co.nz/business/former-otago-spirit-captain-tackling-agribusiness
Driver more than five times the limit on SH1: Police are frustrated after extremely high breath alcohol levels were recorded by Otago drivers over the long ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/driver-more-five-times-limit-sh1
Otago Museum to charge international visitors: While a proposal to charge international visitors $20 to enter some of Dunedin’s cultural institutions has been ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/otago-museum-charge-international-visitors
Tug sent abroad to make way for new boat: For more than two decades the tug boat Otago has been a familiar sight, plying the Otago Harbour channel with large ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/tug-sent-abroad-make-way-new-boat
A warmer winter is on its way, NIWA says: Electricity bills may deliver less of a hammering this winter if NIWA's outlook for the next few months comes to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/562847/a-warmer-winter-is-on-its-way-niwa-says
Tenants scarred by flat of horrors: A 19-year-old who took on a notorious Dunedin landlord is sharing her 'traumatising' ordeal over fears others could end up ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/562308/tenants-scarred-by-flat-of-horrors
Dunedin to escape worst of weather bomb - for now: Dunedin residents can stand down and relax again, after a large weather system that threatened to bring a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dunedin-escape-worst-weather-bomb-now
The bed bug boom: When humanity became sedentary, parasites also settled in. One of the first parasites to profit greatly from the new lifestyle was apparently ...
spektrum.de/news/parasiten-der-boom-der-bettwanze/2269665
Med school training great then and now: While many things about the training at the Otago Medical School may have changed over the past 150 years ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/med-school-training-great-then-and-now
Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully: The site of Otago’s first gold rush is being sullied by deposits of a different kind - faeces left by dogs and ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/concern-over-dog-human-faeces-gabriel%E28099s-gully
Wild winds cut power to parts of peninsula: An electricity outage on Otago Peninsula is taking longer than expected to resolve after wild winds cut power to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/fire-crews-called-out-after-heavy-weather-hits-rnz
The social housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at all: Hine Taylor has been couch surfing for five months, wishing and waiting on social ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/561772/the-social-housing-waitlist-woman-told-no-emergency-homes-available-at-all
Creditors owed truckload after only $3.33 recovered: Creditors of Titan Bulk Haulage — one of the companies owned by beleaguered Otago businessman Malcolm Burns ...
odt.co.nz/business/creditors-owed-truckload-after-only-333-recovered
Popular outdoor course shuts, lacks volunteers: A popular and important outdoor skills course on the Taieri has been shut down after 35 years ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/popular-outdoor-course-shuts-lacks-volunteers
Person dead after vehicle crashes into garage, bursts into flames: The single-vehicle crash on Station Rd in Tapanui occurred just after 3.30pm, police said.
1news.co.nz/2025/05/23/person-dead-after-vehicle-crashes-into-garage-bursts-into-flames/
A Cat Poop Parasite Might Be Decapitating Your Sperm: A recent study suggests that a parasite commonly found in cat poop may be contributing to plummeting male ...
vice.com/en/article/cat-poop-parasite-might-be-decaptitating-sperm/
Problems envisaged with 12-month prescriptions: A surprise Budget announcement about prescriptions has left one pharmacist perplexed. Yesterday’s Budget was ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/problems-envisaged-12-month-prescriptions
Parasite Outbreak in Costa Rica’s Howler Monkeys Tied to Tourism and Land Use Changes
ticotimes.net/2025/05/31/parasite-outbreak-in-costa-ricas-howler-monkeys-tied-to-tourism-and-land-use-changes
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