Politicians keen to mix and mingle
Politicians keen to mix and mingle
Politicians might not usually be seen alongside fire eaters, dancers and acrobats, but this is an election year.
Molly Houseman
Proctor striving to foster a safe uni experience for all
Proctor striving to foster a safe uni experience for all
It is Orientation Week at the University of Otago. Reporter Molly Houseman puts the questions to people first-year students may come across as they navigate life in tertiary education. Today she...
OUSA offers drugs check for students
OUSA offers drugs check for students
Drug checking will once again be available to students who wish to test the substance they intend to take during Orientation Week in Dunedin.
Inspiring joy of learning rewards lecturer
Inspiring joy of learning rewards lecturer
It is the University of Otago’s Orientation Week. Reporter Molly Houseman puts the questions to people first-year students may come across as they navigate life in tertiary education.
Friendships cemented on the sports field
Friendships cemented on the sports field
University of Otago first-year students leap-frogging across Dunedin’s Logan Park was a sight to see.
Ella steals the show
Ella steals the show
One visitor has been getting a lot of attention at Tent City at the University of Otago’s Orientation Week in Dunedin.
Family and friendship keep pipes sounding
Family and friendship keep pipes sounding
Dunedin was filled with the sound of pipes over the weekend as bands from across the South converged on the city.
'Nothing but smiles' at event for youngsters
'Nothing but smiles' at event for youngsters
About 350 children, aged 2 to 6, took part in the mini-triathlon which involved a run, cycle and waterslide to the finish.
University O Week kicks off today
University O Week kicks off today
Orientation Week festivities are under way at the University of Otago and the message to students is to look out for each other.
Promising season for little penguins
Promising season for little penguins
Little penguins have had a record breeding year at Pilots Beach near Dunedin, thanks to a heap of new nest boxes.
Piano offer draws Queen keyboardist
Come see my piano offer draws Queen keyboardist
A Dunedin man was left wondering if it was real life, or just fantasy, when he received a late night email from a rock legend.
Piano offer draws Queen keyboardist
Come see my piano offer draws Queen keyboardist
A Dunedin man was left wondering if it was real life, or just fantasy, when he received a late night email from a rock legend.
Fish & Game native fish aspirations lofty
Fish & Game native fish aspirations lofty
The Otago Fish & Game Council has committed to a new set of principles concerning native fish conservation.
Queen sound quality draws complaints
Queen sound quality draws complaints from some
While there was general praise for Queen’s Dunedin performance on Monday night, some said they left early because of bad sound quality.
Waihola excited by growth, community leaders say
Waihola excited by growth, community leaders say
It is an exciting time for Waihola as the township grows and grows, community leaders say.
Classical aficionados condemn axing
Classical aficionados condemn axing
Members of Dunedin’s classical musical fraternity have joined the chorus of concern over a plan to remove RNZ Concert from FM frequencies.
Deja vu for Omarama cowboy at Outram
Deja vu for Omarama cowboy at Outram
Clint McAughtrie seldom completes a full rodeo season.
Four injured as car rolls between Kurow and Duntroon
Four injured as car rolls between Kurow and Duntroon
A car has rolled on State Highway 83 near Kurow-Duntroon Rd in Otekaieke, injuring four people.
Proud to showcase Maori art abroad
Proud to showcase Maori art abroad
Dunedin artist Amber Bridgman is weaving her way to Hawaii.
Super-fan follows her hero
Super-fan follows her hero
Even the wet weather could not dampen the spirits of one of Sir Elton John’s super-fans visiting Dunedin yesterday.