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Manu Berry works on his penguin jigsaws for the Art + Science Project — ‘‘Earth: Caught in Stone’’. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Twenty-two Otago artists have been exploring the world of earth science as part of the annual Art + Science Project. Rebecca Fox talks to artist Manu Berry and designer Stella Lange.

BY JAMES DIGNAN

Public servants, such as police are free to make decisions about their employment. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES You would be hard pressed to find an economist who would argue against the merits of fiscal responsibility and controlling government debt.

Ayesha Verrall. Photo: Supplied Those who have been pressing for improvements to the national cervical screening programme will be pleased at the recent announcement from Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.

Black Caps wicketkeeper BJ Watling trains for his team’s test against South Africa at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin in March 2017.PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN The Black Caps will need a new insurance plan.

Photo: RNZ A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexual offending at the Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ After more than a year of holding its citizens at arm's length, New Zealand has a different message for Kiwis abroad: come home.

Smoke rises from a building in Gaza after it was destroyed by Israeli air strikes amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Photo: Reuters Hostilities between Israel and Hamas escalated on Wednesday, with at least 35 killed in Gaza and five in Israel in the most intensive aerial exchanges for years.

Photo: Supplied / Ministry of Health A group questioning the legality of New Zealand's vaccine rollout has argued its case in the High Court at Wellington today.

This week, Morgan chats to University Prems captain Megan O'Malley and South City Royals' Ollie Peterson.

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins announcing extra funding to give early childhood teachers pay parity. Photo: RNZ The government has announced extra funding to give thousands of early childhood teachers pay parity with kindergarten and school teachers.

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins announcing extra funding to give early childhood teachers pay parity. Photo: RNZ The government has announced extra funding to give thousands of early childhood teachers pay parity with kindergarten and school teachers.

Photo: RNZ A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexual offending at the Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast.

The Snake Fit Boxing gym. Photo: Google Two more men have been arrested in relation to three serious assaults outside a Christchurch bar in March.

Southland Mayor Gary Tong is outspoken about protecting journalism. A Southland mayor concerned about dwindling journalist numbers has rallied other southern mayors to show support for the industry.

Southland Mayor Gary Tong is outspoken about protecting journalism. A Southland mayor concerned about dwindling journalist numbers has rallied other southern mayors to show support for the industry.

Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi has again been ejected from the House after taking aim at what he called "racist" rhetoric by the National Party.

Ashburton dairy farm manager Maria Alvarez, named 2021 Canterbury-North Otago dairy manager of the year category, loves farming because every day is different. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Maria Alvarez was drawn to New Zealand, and eventually Mid Canterbury, by photographs of a friend’s working holiday.

Chris Fleming. Photo: ODT files The Southern District Health Board has surrendered to the pressure of record cancer treatment waiting lists and called on other medical providers for help.