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Film icon. Project attracts funding from a foundation run by Microsoft founder Bill Gates

A University of Otago project has attracted funding from a foundation run by Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The project uses a new technique to look at worm eggs in stool samples. But while it sounds anything but sexy, it ticks almost every box of the university's, and the city's, dream for Dunedin's future. ›see story

Film icon. Celebration of the Buddha's life takes place

A colourful celebration of the life of the Buddha took place in Dunedin on the weekend. ›see story

Page icon Forest & Bird calls for ban extension on set-netting

Forest & Bird has called for an immediate extension to a ban on commercial and recreational set-netting by Otago Peninsula. The call follows the release of an international review that shows set-nets kill more than 400,000 seabirds internationally every year. ›read more

Film icon. Otago University joins e-sports ranks

E-sports is big business overseas and over the weekend the Otago University joined in the online battle. The League of Legends tournament saw gamers fighting to the death, with the objective of destroying an enemy nexus. Organisers say it shows how committed the university is in leading the e-sports community in this part of the world. ›see story

Page icon Otago University takes its place in the world

Otago University is pleased by its placing in world university subject rankings. Otago is now ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world in 12 subject areas. These include humanities subjects such as Education, English, Geography and History, Law and Philosophy. ›read more

Film icon. Majority of immigrants feel a strong sense of belonging

New data shows the vast majority of immigrants to New Zealand feel a strong sense of belonging to the country. A local man who originally hails from South Africa agrees - and says it's the small things Kiwis do which help immigrants fit in. ›see story

Page icon Summerset Group announces plans to list on Australian stock exchange

New Zealand retirement village operator and developer the Summerset Group has announced plans to list on the Australian stock exchange. The company behind a multi-million dollar retirement complex in Wakari says the move follows increased interest from Australian investors. ›read more

Film icon. Representative says it's time to move on

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull hit the headlines this week when his comments about the Dalai Lama upset the Buddhist community. However a representative of the Dalai Lama says it was all a misunderstanding, and now it's time to move on with preparations for his visit. ›see story

Film icon. 48 Hour film festival returns

It's recognised as Australasia's largest time-limited film making competition. And the good news is that Dunedin traditionally punches well above its weight as a region in the 48 hour film making competition. ›see story

Page icon Number of kiwis buying online tops 50%

The number of Kiwis doing their shopping on-line has topped the 50% mark. New research shows an 11% increase since 2009, meaning more than half the people in the country are now doing personal shopping on-line. Statistics New Zealand says more than 1.8 million people made on-line purchases in 2012. ›read more

Film icon. Your word on a potential Korean conflict

North Korea has been issuing threats of war against South Korea in the last week, vowing 'sledgehammer blows' of retaliation. But on Monday the North dropped its threats, raising hopes for an easing of tension in the region. New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key has gone on record saying he would not rule out this country's involvement in a war, if it eventuated. ›see story

Page icon Refined oil price drop good news for motorists

A dip in the cost of refined oil and a spike in the New Zealand dollar has led to good news for motorists. BP led the way this morning cutting petrol and diesel prices at the pump by two cents a litre. The cut brings the price of unleaded petrol to 209.9 cents a litre. BP says the price cut is the fourth in the last three weeks. ›read more

Film icon. Veteran to return to scene of battle

A local veteran's Anzac Day will be spent back at the scene of his World War Two service in the Pacific. And the man who has lived through one war says he would wish another on no one. ›see story

Page icon Film revenue tops $3 billion mark

Gross revenue from film making in New Zealand topped $3 billion for the first time last year. But the south appears to have some work to do to get a cut of the cash from the big screen. Statistics New Zealand figures show the screen industry passed the $3 billion mark for the first time since surveys began in 2005. ›read more

Page icon Telecom to keep business relationship with Yahoo!

Telecom will keep its email relationship with Yahoo! following customer feedback stating the service is valued. Telecom launched a two-month review after customer accounts were hacked and malicious emails sent to their contacts. Retail Chief Executive Chris Quin says the review showed email security was a global issue, and by no means a problem limited to Yahoo!. ›read more

Page icon Kiwi up against US dollar

The New Zealand dollar rose against its US counterpart after a measure of US manufacturing came out weaker than expected. The US Institute for Supply Management's index of national factory activity dropped in March, against expectations it would stay put. The kiwi rose to US83.72c, up from US83.52c late yesterday. ›read more

Film icon. Marriage equality bill reaches third reading

The marriage equality bill passed the select committee debate stage at Parliament last night, with some MP's still demanding changes. But it will now proceed to the third and final reading, and one local advocate says it's a step in the right direction for human rights. ›see story

Film icon. Doctor says it's time to think of a new approach to cancer

There's a new treatment for people who suffer from cancer and other serious illnesses, such as osteoarthritis. Science-based integrative medicine looks at more traditional approaches to help people stay well during difficult treatments. Visiting United States medical practitioner Dr. Mary Hardy says it's time to think of a new approach to cancer. ›see story