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This is going to be a particularly special day for two members of the Highlanders squad.

New Zealand offers no appeal for drug companies because it is difficult to make a sale, the Cancer Society says.

Regarded as the father of the science of wave energy, South African-born Scottish scientist Stephen Salter’s best-known invention was the "Edinburgh Duck", a device to generate megawatt-scale electricity from ocean waves.

Otago geologist and science editor Jane Forsyth at Lake Hāwea. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK JANE FORSYTH  Lake Hāwea geologist   If you have ever held a GNS Science geological map in your hand, the chances are Jane Forsyth’s eyes and feet would have been all over the land.

Karl Wallinger, performing as World Party, in 2006. Photo: Getty Images Naturally gifted musician Karl Wallinger played a range of instruments on many charting records, compiling an impressively diverse CV which ranged from being musical director for a production of The Rocky Horror Show, to playing on Sinead O’Connor’s stellar debut album, to collaborating with Peter Gabriel.

Michael Culver (right), with Brian Haw, demonstrating in Parliament Square against the war in Iraq. Photo: Getty Images Although he only had a minor role in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back, Michael Culver’s bravura death scene as Captain Needa was strangled by Darth Vader became his most famous part.

Joe Camp and Benji accept the award for Best Family Feature at the 19th Annual Genesis Awards Presented by The Humane Society at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 19, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images Joe Camp knew a bit more than Hollywood when it came to picking a hit.

O.J. Simpson on trial for murder. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES ORENTHAL JAMES SIMPSON  Athlete, actor   When the jury sent word they would deliver their verdict in the O.J. Simpson double murder trial, the rest of the United States was caught by surprise, myself included.

Victoria University. Photo: RNZ What has the world come to when an attempt by a university to debate free speech is derailed?

The new Dunedin hospital. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY Regular readers may recall a month or so ago Southern Say highlighted the many attempts by our local MPs to get any inkling of an indication at all from Health Minister Shane Reti that he will deliver on National’s campaign pledge to restore the plans for the new Dunedin hospital (mostly) to the way they were.

Otago representative football team (left) and the visiting Royal Navy team. — Otago Witness, 13.5.1924 The return match between a combined team from HMS Dunedin and HMS Dauntless and an Otago eleven was placed at Culling Park on Saturday before some 300 spectators.

Nicola Willis. PHOTO: ODT FILES Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including incredulous decision-making, borrowing money to give to the rich, and a biblical perspective on world events

Today's cartoon from Voyager 2023 award winning cartoonist, Shaun Yeo.

What is it about popularity that is so important?

University Albion A will put their title on the line against their club-mates this morning.

Grace Namana hauls in the ball against Mainland Tactix defender Jane Watson during an ANZ Premiership game. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Grace Namana has never been afraid of hard work.

Photo: Peter Mcintosh Autumn is turning to gold the leaves of a row of poplars in Earnscleugh, near Alexandra. 

Earthworks at the Luxmore industrial subdivision are progressing well, a development spokesperson says.

Displaying the last of the farm location books which are for sale are Brian Gray of Wyndham and Cheryl Clearwater, of Lumsden. PHOTO: NINA TAPU A fundraising venture first hatched when The Beatles were at their peak is heading into retirement.

Photo: Getty Images So, who is Taylor Swift singing about?