Truck driver hurt in overbridge crash
Truck driver hurt in overbridge crash
A truck driver has suffered moderate injuries after crashing into an overbridge in South Otago.
Daisy Hudson
Strategies worked well, report finds
Strategies worked well, report finds
The heroic actions of Lake Ohau residents and first responders have been lauded as almost certainly saving lives during the fire.
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Ohau residents are considering taking legal action against a lines company implicated in a report into one of the biggest fires in New Zealand history.
Short circuit caused massive Ōhau blaze which destroyed 48 homes
Short circuit caused massive Ōhau blaze which destroyed 48 homes
An electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible for one of the biggest fires in New Zealand history.
Mandates at uni colleges
Mandates at uni colleges
Covid-19 vaccinations will be mandatory in all University of Otago residential colleges next year.
Doctor’s dramatic lesson can help save lives
Doctor’s dramatic lesson can help save lives
A heroic doctor involved in a tragic water rescue is hoping to use his experience to help save others.
Masked and vaxxed Santa Claus is coming to town
Masked and vaxxed Santa Claus is coming to town
A new addition will be made to Santa Claus’ famous red outfit this year — a face mask.
Uni report will identify climate-related financial risks
Uni report will identify climate-related financial risks
The University of Otago is seeking to identify the financial risks it faces due to the impacts of climate change on its campuses.
Big fans of Six60 get more from band
Big fans of Six60 get more from band
Four University of Otago students have hit the right note in their quest to follow in the footsteps of Dunedin musical heroes Six60.
Unvaxxed numbers unknown
Unvaxxed numbers unknown
Several large southern organisations and possibly multiple schools will be starting today without some staff, but just how many is unclear.
First students awarded Six60 scholarships
First students awarded Six60 scholarships
Four University of Otago students have hit the right note in their quest for a music scholarship sponsored by Dunedin band Six60.
Stewart Island home to moa, research reveals
Stewart Island home to moa, research reveals
New research has revealed moa may have been indigenous on Rakiura/Stewart Island shortly after human arrival.
Fire ravages Housing NZ unit
Fire ravages Housing NZ unit
A Dunedin woman was left "absolutely terrified" after a neighbouring flat was ravaged by fire.
Community Colleges NZ calls halt to youth scheme
Community Colleges NZ calls halt to youth scheme
Deficits and declining enrolments have forced Community Colleges New Zealand to scrap its Youth Guarantee scheme.
Uni predicts $4.7m deficit citing construction, staffing costs
Uni predicts $4.7m deficit citing construction, staffing costs
Ballooning construction and staffing costs are drivers behind a predicted $4.7million deficit for the University of Otago next year.
University talking to staff over mandate
University talking to staff over mandate
A "small number" of University of Otago staff covered by vaccine mandates are reluctant to get the jabs.
Graduation ceremonies called off due to pandemic
Graduation ceremonies called off due to pandemic
The University of Otago has cancelled its December graduation ceremonies due to Covid-19.
The Warehouse proposes closing its Mosgiel store
The Warehouse proposes closing its Mosgiel store
The second of Dunedin’s three The Warehouse stores appears set to close.
Mosgiel Warehouse closure proposed
Mosgiel Warehouse closure proposed as shoppers head to larger stores, online
The second of Dunedin's three The Warehouse stores appears to be closing.
University cancels graduation ceremonies
University cancels December graduation ceremonies
The University of Otago has cancelled its December graduation ceremonies due to Covid-19.