Controversial college tradition brought to light
Controversial college tradition brought to light
A tradition of giving students explicit nicknames at Selwyn College goes back at least 18 years, a former resident claims.
Elena McPhee
SDHB ‘ramps up’ meningococcal response
SDHB ‘ramps up’ meningococcal response
Students and staff at Studholme College in Dunedin have been offered antibiotics, after a student was diagnosed with meningococcal disease yesterday.
Possible regional impact if student visa changes go ahead
Possible regional impact if student visa changes go ahead
Changes to international student visas and work rights could affect Otago's regional industries as well as education providers, the head of the region's chamber of commerce says.
Third Meningococcal case at college
Third Meningococcal case at college
Staff and students at Studholme College have been offered antibiotics, after a student was diagnosed with meningococcal disease today becoming the third student to be affected this year.
Naked clucker-chucker still at large
Cock-a-doodle-who? Naked rooster-chucker still at large
A naked man who threw a live rooster into a lecture theatre at the University of Otago earlier this month remains at large.
Human books available at uni library - limited time only
Human books available at uni library - limited time only
The phrase "don't judge a book by its cover" will be put into practice next week, when University of Otago students set up a human library on campus.
Startup winners decided
Startup winners decided
Three businesses are in the next stage in Dunedin's start-up competition - with aims like creating more natural pet food, a better data management systems for medical specialists, and helping hairdressers cut down on aluminium foil.
Second student suspected with meningococcal disease
Second student suspected with meningococcal disease
Another student is suspected to have meningococcal disease at the University of Otago, the Southern DHB has confirmed.
Geographer's work brings top honour
Geographer's work brings top honour
A geographer who works to put Maori and indigenous concerns on the map has won the New Zealand Geographical Society's top honour.
'Just a different world now'
'Just a different world now'
Dunedin's longest-serving female road police officer is hanging up her hat after 38 years on the job.
Dunedin Study staff using brains ahead of more tests
Dunedin Study staff using brains ahead of more tests
The Dunedin Study is carrying out its first MRI imaging study of participants, and has run pilot scans on staff members and volunteers.
'Bullying' oversight for Selwyn College
'Bullying' oversight for Selwyn College
After allegations of bullying at Selwyn College, the students' association there cannot hold its formal meetings without an observer - a move which has sparked rights concerns.
African village's Otago chieftain helps with healthcare
African village's Otago chieftain helps with healthcare
A University of Otago academic made honorary chieftain of an African village plans to work with local leaders to improve residents' access to healthcare.
Cut above: all go for hairdressers contest
Cut above: all go for hairdressers contest
Fashion changes so quickly, being a hairstylist involves doing your homework right up until the last minute, one of the organisers of the region’s annual competition says.
Van, tanker collide on Cumberland St
Van, tanker collide on Cumberland St
Three police cars were called to a crash between a petrol tanker and a van on Cumberland St in Dunedin this afternoon.
Cottage split in two suspended in time
Cottage split in two suspended in time
A year on from the slip that tore it in half, the Cape Saunders cottage belonging to Rachel Duell is still in limbo.
Rebuild continues but owner upbeat
Rebuild continues but owner upbeat
Gordon Sasse’s pride and joy — his extensive garden — may have been destroyed in last year’s disaster, but the optimistic Blanket Bay man says every cloud has a silver lining.
Memories of evacuation loom
Memories of evacuation loom
Even though there was no damage to their house or garden, flooding did have a lasting emotional impact on a St Clair family who were forced to evacuate due to a massive landslip.
No suicide prevention policy at university
No suicide prevention policy at university
A mental health advocate is questioning why the University of Otago does not have a formal suicide prevention policy in place, four years after she asked for one.
Old mortar shells found in North Dunedin
Old mortar shells found in North Dunedin
Police were called after the discovery of old mortar shells at a building site on Clyde St in North Dunedin this morning.