E-scooter problems on campus continue
E-scooter problems on campus continue
E-scooters are still creating a headache for staff at the University of Otago - who are calling for Lime scooters being ridden through the area to be disabled.
Elena McPhee
Apology over over flat tender
Flat Debacle: Property managers apologise over tender
Property managers Cutlers Ltd have apologised and taken down a Facebook post calling for tenders to rent a notorious flat after backlash on social media where it was labelled by some as exploitative.
Apprentice off to conference
Apprentice off to conference
For as long as he can remember, Dunedin Botanic Garden apprentice Blake Kuiper has been fascinated by trees - and now a prestigious bursary to a conference in Hungary will help the top student...
'Well-involved' fire damages dairy shed
'Well-involved' fire damages dairy shed
A dairy shed was damaged after a fire on Green Island Bush Rd overnight.
Exhibition brings issue of sexual assault 'to life'
Exhibition brings issue of sexual assault 'to life'
Even friends and family sometimes buy into myths around sexual assault regarding victims' clothing, organisers of the second "What I Was Wearing'' exhibition at the University of Otago say.
'Boisterous' sea lion leaves Catlins camper flustered
'Boisterous' sea lion leaves Catlins camper flustered
A sea lion which terrorised a camper by tearing his tent with its teeth over the weekend was probably being "boisterous rather than aggressive'', a University of Otago zoologist says.
Students put new twist on ring
Students put new twist on ring
University of Otago students will take on the classic fantasy quest Lord of the Rings in their 125th capping show - but exactly how they will interpret the twists and turns of the story of Frodo's journey to Mt Doom is being left a surprise.
Damage prompts calls for better security at cemeteries
Damage prompts calls for better security at cemeteries
Sisters whose grandparents' headstone was apparently broken by a driver doing burnouts at a funeral are calling for extra security at Dunedin cemeteries.
Young actors to unleash wild side
Young actors to unleash wild side
Their season of The Jungle Book is over, but young members of the Dunedin Repertory Society will unleash their wild sides again this weekend.
Gallipoli service felt 'unbelievably safe'
Gallipoli service felt 'unbelievably safe'
A Dunedin man who attended the dawn service at Gallipoli on Anzac Day says there was no panic and the mood was "very safe" following a terrorist threat to the commemorations.
Strong roster of musicians for Reorientation Week
Strong roster of musicians for Reorientation Week
OUSA has locked in bands including Kiwi singer-songwriter Mitch James and Australian surf music and garage rock band Skegss for this year's Reorientation Week
Free screening of Islamic film
Screening of Islamic film 'Freedom' free to public
Muslim students at the University of Otago are inviting the wider Dunedin community to view a documentary focusing on converts to Islam, living in different countries around the world.
Five-day doctors' strike will have 'considerable impact'
Five-day doctors' strike will have 'considerable impact'
New Zealand Registered Doctors' Association members have decided to strike for five days, causing disruption to southern hospital services.
Mystery bunny escapes detection again
Mystery bunny escapes detection again
Easter is over - but for a small North Otago primary school, the hunt for a mysterious "Easter bunny'', who has left chocolate around school grounds for the past five years, goes on.
City's housing needs difficult to quantify
City's housing needs difficult to quantify
Lack of cross-referencing between the Dunedin City Council and central Government is making it hard to develop a clear picture of the city's housing problems, a councillor says.
'Present' for Polish community
'Present' for Polish community
In a welcome "birthday present" to Dunedin's Polish community, two names recognising the city's Polish settlers will be added to Dunedin's road registry.
Musical approach to refugee support
Musical approach to refugee support
A keen music teacher from the Catlins is returning to Greece to help entertain and educate refugees there.
Hawkins announces bid for city mayoralty
Hawkins announces bid for city mayoralty
Aaron Hawkins has joined the Dunedin mayoral race.
Jesus was a sexual abuse victim: Otago academic
Jesus was a sexual abuse victim: Otago academic
Recognising Jesus as a victim of sexual abuse — in accordance with the theory of a University of Otago theologian — could have major benefits when it come to how society perceives survivors.
University had record number of Maori graduates
University had record number of Maori graduates
The University of Otago hit most of its performance targets last year, including the largest number of Maori undergraduate and postgraduate students to graduate.