Elena McPhee

Guilty students 'very stressed' over futures as doctors

The 15 interns who have already been found guilty of academic misconduct falsified paperwork and...

Guilty students 'very stressed' over futures as doctors

Fifteen medical students guilty of academic misconduct, and another 60 concerned they also broke the rules on placement, should know whether their futures are affected this weekend.

Graduation fears for students

More than 60 University of Otago medical students have come forward after an overseas placement rort was uncovered.

Jury in ex-teacher's indecent assault trial dismissed

A jury trying former Dunedin teacher David Russell Bond for indecent assault has been dismissed after failing to reach a verdict following a four-day trial.

Verdict expected on third Bond case

David Russell Bond leaves the Dunedin District Court yesterday. Photo by ODT.

Verdict expected on third Bond case

A jury has retired to consider whether former Dunedin teacher David Russell Bond is guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil.

Starting conversation about Motorneurone

Raising awareness of motorneurone disease, and building bridges, were among the goals of a rainy walk around the Wingatui Racecourse yesterday morning.

Fire ground 'like a warzone'

A rural fire officer who has helped fight bushfires in Australia says he has never attended a blaze as fast moving as the one near Middlemarch - describing the fire ground as "like a warzone".

Dryer catches fire in Invercargill

A man has died after a house fire on Breens Rd in Christchurch.

Dryer catches fire in Invercargill

Two fire crews from Invercargill Fire Station were called after a dryer burst into flames at a residential garage this afternoon.

Jury hears of alleged sport practice assault

A former Dunedin high school teacher and convicted sex offender is standing trial on historic accusations he indecently assaulted a pupil during cricket practice.

Falsifying reports defended

Some University of Otago students have defended medical interns who inaccurately completed paperwork and went on holiday instead of finishing their placements in Eastern Europe.

Raft race 'cool' on warm day

Rafters cruising down the Taieri River yesterday were among the many Otago people out enjoying a weekend of hot, sunny weather - which may have broken November records in some parts of the region.

Harrier clubs join search for missing dogs

Searchers Christine Montgomery (left) from the Leith Harrier Club and Cathy Weatherston from Hill...

Harrier clubs join search for missing dogs

A search of more than 40ha of gorse, grassland and thick bush on the Otago Peninsula failed to yield any sign of missing dogs Dice and Weed.

'Team Turmeric' enjoying sweet (but healthy) success

University of Otago food science department students (from left) Annabel Harnett (21), James...

'Team Turmeric' enjoying sweet (but healthy) success

Success is sweet but comes without added sugar for "Team Turmeric" at the University of Otago, which has been working with a Samoan company to create a healthy base for turmeric lattes.

Large pleasure boat rescued off Aramoana

Search and Rescue have been called after a boat lost power off the coast of Aramoana.

Workplace death near Ranfurly

A person has died in a workplace incident in rural Central Otago earlier today.

Aim to find remedy for pressing need for GPs

Carol Atmore aims to make rural practice and GP work more attractive to students. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Aim to find remedy for pressing need for GPs

Encouraging medical students to take up generalist and rural roles is key to catching up with the needs of an ageing population, the new head of general practice and rural health at the University of Otago says.

Concern now for future of maths and stats

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

Concern now for future of maths and stats

Morale at the University of Otago's department of mathematics and statistics is reportedly "at rock bottom" amid rumours it may be the next part of the university in which academic jobs may be...

International support for scientists

"Distressed and disappointed" international academics are urging the University of Otago to retain staff in its Department of Marine Science, saying failing to support them would be "squandering"...

Elective-dodging rumours looked at for months

Rumours medical students at the University of Otago were not completing their elective placements in Bosnia first arose in mid-2019, but it took three months to gather the evidence needed for a...

Scam rumours months before inquiry launched

Uni knew of possible med student scam months before inquiry

Rumours that Otago University medical students were not completing their overseas placements first surfaced three months before an official inquiry began.

Staff, students protest marine science cuts

Supporters of the Marine Science Department demonstrate at the University of Otago yesterday....

Staff, students protest marine science cuts

About 250 academics, students, and members of environmental groups attended a rally to protest against the potential loss of three marine science jobs at the University of Otago, described by one...

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