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Polytech staff fear more cuts
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Polytech staff fear more cuts
Otago Polytechnic staff fear more pain from a new round of cost-cutting after going through "hell on wheels" in the past two years.
Matthew Littlewood
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Final cut for uni’s science film-makers
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Final cut for uni’s science film-makers
It would make a bittersweet ending to any film.
Search warrant executed at Skyline company
Search warrant executed at Skyline company
A police officer was present when a search warrant was executed at Queenstown’s Skyline company as the council investigates the causes of last year’s destructive floods.
Search warrant at major Queenstown tourist operation
Search warrant at major Queenstown tourist operation
A search warrant was executed at Queenstown’s Skyline company as the council investigates the causes of last year’s destructive floods.
Opera star wins Chch Vocal Competition
Opera star wins Christchurch Vocal Competition
Rising opera star Olivia Pike has waited several years to win the Christchurch Vocal Competition, but finally took out the top spot over the Matariki weekend.
Recycling efforts benefit charities
Recycling efforts benefit charities
A community group is putting in a jumbo effort to raise money for Dunedin’s charitable services.
City opera star claims top spot in Chch competition
City opera star claims top spot in Chch competition
Rising opera star Olivia Pike, of Dunedin, has waited several years to win the Christchurch Vocal Competition, but finally took out the top spot over the Matariki weekend.
Free speech statement ‘best in the country’
Free speech statement ‘best in the country’
An activist group has praised the University of Otago for its wide-ranging statement on free speech, saying it is the "best in the country".
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Private free speech debate prompts concern
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Private free speech debate prompts concern
Holding a potentially contentious debate on free speech at the University of Otago behind closed doors is symptomatic of a "growing disregard" for freedom of expression at universities, activists say.
Group ‘crestfallen’ after generator stolen
Group ‘crestfallen’ after generator stolen
A group who host special food and support sessions out of a caravan at the Oval every Sunday for homeless people might not be able continue to do so because their generator has been stolen.
First off the rank celebrating own arrival
First off the rank celebrating own arrival
More than 34 years ago, the first baby was delivered at the new Queen Mary maternity wing of Dunedin Hospital.
The Chase star's message for Scott Robertson
'I'm a huge fan of Sam Whitelock': The Chase star's message for Scott Robertson
The Chase star Shaun Wallace was in Dunedin over the weekend - and he had a special post-match message for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.
‘Dark Destroyer’ drops by
‘Dark Destroyer’ drops by
Shaun Wallace had a special message for new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson yesterday.
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Solution for homeless turned down
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Solution for homeless turned down
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich’s plans to use the semi-abandoned Aaron Lodge as a solution to the city’s homelessness problem appear to have been shuttered by the Housing Minister.
Dunedin property managers fined over flat fire
Property managers fined over Dunedin flat fire
A Dunedin property management firm has been given a $6450 fine for failing to provide compliant smoke alarms for a flat that nearly suffered "catastrophic" fire damage.
Hungry masses expected for match
Hungry masses expected for match
Dunedin's Best Cafe has stockpiled about 350 dozen Bluff oysters as it gears up to feed hundreds of hungry rugby fans this weekend.
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Changes spur heritage fears
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Changes spur heritage fears
The government’s sweeping changes to planning rules have got Dunedin’s heritage advocates worried about the potential loss of character in the city.
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City ‘well placed’ for new planning rules
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City ‘well placed’ for new planning rules
Dunedin is "well placed" to meet the challenges of growth, as the government announces major changes to planning rules, the mayor says.
Wimbledon win no surprise in Te Anau
Wimbledon win no surprise in Te Anau
Lulu Sun’s upset Wimbledon win has come as no surprise in Te Anau, where she was thrashing seniors at the age of 14.
Hospitality prepares for ‘shot in the arm’
Hospitality prepares for ‘shot in the arm’
Dunedin is buzzing as it prepares for an influx of tens of thousands for this weekend’s All Blacks test.