Dunedin rubbish surprises
Dunedin rubbish surprises
Not just the amount, but the type of rubbish people leave lying around public places in Dunedin is surprising, an artist who wants to get people talking about trash says.
Elena McPhee
Group's affiliation declined by OUSA
Group's affiliation declined by OUSA
A group the Otago University Students' Association says is identical to a ''cult'' the association dissociated itself from last year has had its application to affiliate to OUSA rejected.
Damn fine dance floor awaits concertgoers
Damn fine dance floor awaits concertgoers
Forsyth Barr Stadium will become Australasia's largest dance floor tonight, as thousands flock to the pitch for the Kendrick Lamar concert.
Record Otago mental health callouts
Record Otago mental health callouts
Police expect the number of mental health callouts they receive across the Southern District to continue rising, as data reveals attempted and threatened suicide callouts in Otago reached a three...
Uni staff ratio highest in country: report
Uni staff ratio highest in country: report
Otago's ratio of general to academic staff members dropped last year - but it was still the highest of the country's seven largest universities, a comparison report has found.
Steampunks gather at Toitu
Steampunks gather at Toitu
An inter-dimensional jazz duo and a time-travelling countess were just some of the characters showcased by aspiring steampunk fans as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival.
OUSA wants better deal for residential assistants
OUSA wants better deal for residential assistants
The OUSA is pushing ahead with its plan to get a better deal for assistants in residential colleges appealing to past, present and prospective RAs to get in touch with their experiences.
Festival offers fare from 20 countries
Festival offers fare from 20 countries
Hungry gourmands staving off the winter chill flocked to the university's twice-yearly International Food Festival at the weekend, to sample hot fare from more than 20 countries.
Suspected arson in Oamaru
Suspected arson in Oamaru
A fire investigator will today examine the scene of a suspected arson in Oamaru last night.
Uni defends sending support to Loch Ness
Uni defends sending support to Loch Ness
Otago University has defended sending a communications specialist to Loch Ness to accompany a scientist searching for the mythical monster there.
Master tapes have protective new home
Master tapes have protective new home
Record label Flying Nun Records has given its collection of master tapes to the Alexander Turnbull Library, to mark the start of the library’s centenary period.
Mosgiel house smoked out by pellet fire
Mosgiel house smoked out by pellet fire
The fire service was called out to a home in Mosgiel tonight, after a malfunctioning pellet fire led to heavy smoke throughout the house.
Medal recognises genetics work by Otago scientist
Medal recognises genetics work by Otago scientist
The Otago scientist behind the latest quest to find the Loch Ness monster says he feels honoured to receive international recognition after working in the genetics field for nearly three decades.
Stage of life for taking pride in dramatic direction
Stage of life for taking pride in dramatic direction
After teaching theatre for more than 37 years director Lisa Warrington - who gave Allen Hall its famous red door - has officially left her position at the university.
Polytechnic roll up nearly 400
Polytechnic roll up nearly 400
Otago Polytechnic is still bucking the trend of declining enrolments in the sector, with nearly 400 students more than expected enrolled for the second semester - but is waiting to hear whether its...
Uni finances improve due to building delays, enrolments
Uni finances improve due to building delays, enrolments
The University of Otago's finances are in good shape due to extra enrolments in the first semester and delays to building work, its latest financial report says.
More voluntary redundancies
More voluntary redundancies
The number of staff taking voluntary redundancies as part of a University of Otago support services review has reached 149.
Phys ed conference an intensive exercise
Phys ed conference an intensive exercise
Sport can be a "double-edged sword'' - and making physical education enjoyable to children who are not natural athletes is one of the aims of an intensive conference that has drawn teachers from...
New events signal shift in focus for uni Re-Orientation
New events signal shift in focus for uni Re-Orientation
Dunedin's getting ready to welcome back uni students next week, but organisers are aiming for a quiet start to the semester rather than boozy celebrations.
Perth beckons property boss
Perth beckons property boss
After overseeing more than $300 million of capital projects at the University of Otago, the director of its property services is headed for a "sea change".