Tim Miller

Rising demand for student mental health services

Otago University Students' Association student support manager Sage Burke says an increasing...

Rising demand for student mental health services

Student support services at the University of Otago are dealing with an increasing number of students experiencing mental health issues, including an increase in suicides this year.

Abused males want royal commission

A Dunedin man is one of more than 100 male sexual abuse survivors calling on the Government to open a royal commission into the historical sexual abuse of children.

New chocolate factory likely to be at Steamer Basin

New chocolate factory likely to be at Steamer Basin

All going to plan, Dunedin’s newest chocolate manufacturer will be crafting chocolate treats at a site in Dunedin’s Steamer Basin by the middle of next year.

University’s upgraded laboratories cutting edge

Admiring the new extraction system on the roof of the recently upgraded Mellor Laboratories at...

University’s upgraded laboratories cutting edge

A Multimillion-dollar upgrade of the University of Otago’s science building is only months away from completion.

House opponents labelled ‘zealots’

House opponents labelled ‘zealots’

An Otago regional councillor has labelled public health officials "zealots" for their objection to a Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin.

Tomahawk lifeguards may return

Looking out over the surf at Tomahawk Beach is St Clair Surf Life Saving Club chairman James...

Tomahawk lifeguards may return

Lifeguard patrols may return to Tomahawk Beach as it becomes an increasingly popular spot for beach-goers and swimmers.

Science centre plans upheld by university

Science centre plans upheld by university

The University of Otago is defending its proposal to axe its Centre of Materials Science and Technology which could lead to the loss of five jobs.

No action after boy left in gardens

Woodhaugh Gardens has been earmarked as a possible location for upgrade. Photo: ODT files

No action after boy left in gardens

No action will be taken by police after a boy was left alone in Woodhaugh Gardens yesterday afternoon.

Vegan celebrations prove popular

Vegan celebrations prove popular

Petra Hunting is about to bite into a spicy vegan sausage at the Dunedin Vegan Society's world vegan day celebrations in the Octagon last night.

Otago scientist awarded Marsden Medal

University of Otago professor and world renowned freshwater scientist Emeritus Prof Carolyn Burns has been awarded the 2017 Marsden Medal, a national science honour.

Rescuers save nine from rip at beach

Off-duty lifeguards were called on to rescue nine swimmers at St Kilda Beach, in Dunedin, yesterday afternoon.

Daycare leaves boy at Woodhaugh Gardens

The entrance of the Woodhaugh Gardens off George St.PHOTO PETER MCINTOSH

Boy left at Woodhaugh Gardens by daycare

A young child was left alone by his daycare group after a visit to the Woodhaugh Gardens this afternoon.

Close call prompts donation

Former Mosgiel resident Trevor Stevenson has given $10,000 towards the new pool in Mosgiel. As a...

Close call prompts donation

He will never swim in it but former Mosgiel man Trevor Stevenson has given $10,000 towards the town's new pool.

'Disgusting' response over fireworks blinding

Dunedin man Wayne Boss' eye was seriously injured during the fireworks display in the Octagon....

'Disgusting' response over fireworks blinding

A man left partially blinded after being hit by fireworks in the Octagon has slammed a statement from the DCC saying there was not enough evidence to show the fireworks came from a council display.

No charges over balcony collapse

Police will not be laying any charges in relation to the collapse of a balcony at a student flat in Castle St last year, which injured 18 people.

No charges over blinding fireworks display

A Dunedin man left permanently blinded in one eye from a Dunedin City Council fireworks display is disappointed no-one will be charged over the incident.

Tourist operators rapt with arrival

Cruise ship Noordam ghosts up Otago Harbour yesterday morning. Photos: Gerard O'Brien

Tourist operators rapt with arrival

A captain's call saved Dunedin tourism operators potentially thousands of dollars in lost revenue after fog delayed the arrival of a cruise ship by three hours yesterday morning.

Effects of war on father recalled

The six surviving children of Central Otago farmer Peter Paul O'Malley (from left) Pauline...

Effects of war on father recalled

Otago man Peter Paul O'Malley was one of the fortunate soldiers to survive the Battle of Passchendaele but the scars from his time on the battlefield never left him.

Mud and sweat, but no tears

Taieri College pupils Poppy Kirk (front) and Briana Day make their way out of the mud creek...

Mud and sweat, but no tears

nstead of thoroughbreds, it was runners caked in mud galloping around Wingatui Racecourse.

Fresh search planned for missing woman

Fresh search planned for missing woman

Search and Rescue personnel will launch a fresh search for missing Alexandra woman Denise Potter next week.

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