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John Lewis

Reporter · NZ

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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · John Lewis

    Baxter in hospital after his condition deteriorates (opens the original)

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    After doctors failed to diagnose his blood cancer for about three years, Mark Baxter is now receiving 24/7 care on a cancer ward, at Dunedin Hospital. The former Otago University Students’ Association and Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association staff member has a rare T-cell lymphoma blood cancer — multisite (T3) PCALCL lymphoma — which has left him with extremely painful lesions and an uncertain future. A Givealittle page has been established to help pay for his unfunded treatment and equipment

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · John Lewis

    Watch live: Final day of Otago Polyfest (opens the original)

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    The action continued to entertain large crowds at Dunedin’s Edgar Centre on Thursday when pupils from nearly 50 schools and preschools from around the region performed at the 33rd annual Otago Polyfest. The five-day festival is a collective celebration of Polynesian culture, language, music and heritage, which continued to attract proud parents, caregivers, teachers and whānau. About 9000 young people will have performed in the event by the time it concludes on Friday, with the final 30 performa

  3. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · John Lewis

    Watch live: ‘Polished’ Polyfest performances ‘breathtaking’ (opens the original)

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    Thousands of ataata, malimali, katakata and matadredredre (smiles) filled Dunedin’s Edgar Centre this week as pupils from 44 schools and preschools from around the region perform at the 33rd annual Otago Polyfest. The five-day festival is a collective celebration of Polynesian culture, language, music and heritage. The performances have been described online as “breathtaking”, “outstanding”, “polished” and “incredible”. About 9000 young people will have performed in the event by the time it conc

  4. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · John Lewis

    Head-on crash injures 10 people (opens the original)

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    Ten people have been injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash on the Crown Range Road. A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the scene near the summit about 3.30pm on Wednesday. One of the vehicles involved was believed to be an SUV. A Hato Hone St John ambulance spokeswoman said two people had moderate injuries, and eight others had minor injuries. She said four ambulances were sent to the scene and all 10 patients were taken to Lakes District Hospital. A Fire and Emergency

  5. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · John Lewis

    Warmest winter on record for southern regions (opens the original)

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    Many across the South may be surprised to learn Dunedin and Invercargill have just had their warmest winters on record, despite the usual polar blasts with heavy rain, snow and severe gales. Earth Sciences New Zealand climate scientist Gregor Macara said they were among many long-standing records which toppled in Otago and Southland over the past three months. Winter temperatures in Dunedin (Musselburgh) averaged 8.9˚C (1.6˚C warmer than usual), while Invercargill’s mean was 7.5˚C (1.5˚C warmer

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